CrimeDying drink driver allowed to spend his final days in AustraliaThe man wanted a sentence that would allow him to move to Australia to be with his family.01 Sep 10:00 PM
CrimeFarm worker death: Jurors weep as young mother acquitted of murder, guilty of manslaughterJacob Ramsay was beaten, chained to a car and towed along a tanker track.25 Aug 03:25 AM
Crime'Extremely angry': Woman incited grisly tanker track attack, Crown suggestsJacob Ramsay was beaten, chained to a car and towed along a tanker track.24 Aug 07:30 AM
CrimeMurder-accused sends 'love letter' to killer partner in prison, revealing 'no regrets'Jacob Ramsay was beaten, chained to a car and towed along a tanker track.23 Aug 05:36 AM
Crime'No, no': Murder victim still conscious when chained to car, accused claimsJacob Ramsay was beaten, chained to a car and dragged to his death.22 Aug 08:20 AM
New Zealand'You fellas are mad': Farm boss turns up to tanker track attack, hears worker was dumped in pitThe victim was beaten, chained to a car and dragged along a tanker track.21 Aug 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Do you want to die?' Teen begs for life as he's pulled from car and stabbed at party"Please, please don’t, I’m only 15, I’m 15, please stop," the victim pleaded.18 Aug 05:00 PM
Crime'Manifestly inadequate': Crown to appeal sentence of teen Mobster involved in murderHome detention is not appropriate given the seriousness of the crime, the Crown stated.17 Aug 09:00 PM
Crime‘Manipulative’ farm equipment dealer rips off 25 customers to tune of $360kThe offending spanned two years and continued even after he was arrested for the crimes.16 Aug 05:00 PM
Crime'I couldn't watch': Witness recalls chained victim being dragged to his death'You don’t need to do this, you know, it’s not too late,' the man pleaded with the killer.16 Aug 06:30 AM
Crime'Kill him': Witness claims hearing female order the death of farm worker who was beaten, draggedPeople were yelling, there was a repetitive 'thud' and two days later a body was found.15 Aug 06:00 AM
New Zealand‘We’re going to miss him forever’: Superstar cat 'went out on his own terms'Rodney the cat spent his last days "sun-puddling" in Otamatea.14 Aug 11:16 PM
Crime'Nearby smiling': Young mum accused in murder of man who was beaten, chained and draggedShe allegedly smiled as the assault unfolded and stopped a person from intervening.14 Aug 07:11 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThree-way partnership for Ōhakune housing developmentThe Ruapehu housing development will cater for different needs.13 Aug 05:00 PM
All BlacksOldest living All Black Roy Roper celebrates his 100th birthdayThe first ex-All Black to make it to 100 opens up about his amazing life.10 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandHair of woman's dead son stolen by man who lost his own child's ashesThe thief took the woman's locket which contained the irreplaceable item.10 Aug 01:07 AM
CrimeDoctor caught drunk behind the wheel of his Jaguar, racks up fourth convictionThe GP fell off the wagon following news of a family tragedy. He is now on home detention.09 Aug 07:00 AM
All Blacks‘Keep busy’: Oldest living All Black Roy Roper on life ahead of his 100th birthdayOldest living All Black Roy Roper opens up on life ahead his 100th birthday.08 Aug 09:25 PM
Crime'Three-way stabathon': Alcohol-fuelled family gathering turns bloodyParty guests 'were all on the ground together stabbing away furiously', says defence.07 Aug 05:00 AM
KahuCouncil meeting to take place on marae for first timeCouncil meeting on New Plymouth's Owae Marae a case of 'about time'.01 Aug 12:45 AM
Lifestyle‘My new lease on life’: Kiwi woman's third bout with cancerRather than living in fear, Mary Dobson is embracing an adventure-filled future.29 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Taranaki paramedic on the trauma of saving livesMark Belchamber wrote a book to help him deal with the dark side of the job.28 Jul 08:23 PM
Crime'Celebrated': Teen gets Mongrel Mob patch following murderRei Marshall was stabbed and then repeatedly hit with a claw hammer.12 Jul 05:00 AM
New ZealandAppeal Court cuts time double murderer Nathan Frost must stay in jailThe Appeal Court has reduced the double murderer's non-parole period from 20 to 18 years.12 Jul 01:57 AM
New ZealandMum throws out mattress, furniture with mould but rental passes Healthy Homes inspectionSolo mum dismayed her rental passed a Healthy Homes inspection.10 Jul 08:54 PM
Crime'Sophisticated setup': Cannabis-grower's operation for personal use benefited friends, tooHe said it was for his own medicinal purposes but distributed it among his friend group.05 Jul 11:10 PM
CrimeConvicted killer back in jail after fleeing police from ambulance, beating partnerThe Black Power member was previously jailed for 11 years for his involvement in a murder.04 Jul 07:00 AM
New Zealand'No safety briefings': Former chemical worker raise questions about his baby's deathParitūtū is being investigated by Dow to track the impacts of chemicals used there.04 Jul 12:46 AM
New ZealandCourtney Johnston on being Te Papa’s youngest ever CEO – ‘The job is hard, but I never feel lonely in it’'It’s a position of privilege – being able to study art history and make it a career.'02 Jul 09:00 PM
Crime'Disgraceful and repulsive': Man spat in officer's face then barricaded himself in a roomPolice had responded to a domestic matter and were trying to serve him with an order.28 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlines'Tour de force' in heritage restoration wins Property Council awardSensitive refurbishment and amalgamation of the buildings takes prize.23 Jun 10:30 AM
New ZealandLack of safety equipment blasted at Paritūtū chemical plantA former employee described working inside a reactor wearing little more than overalls.22 Jun 12:26 AM
KahuIwi celebrate waka discovery that could be linked to Tītokowaru warIn a special find, a 150-year-old waka has been salvaged from the Pātea River.15 Jun 06:30 PM
Crime'I was just so scared': Dairy owner fights to hide family from armed, masked robberThe offender chased her and tried to force his way into the room they were hiding in.15 Jun 05:00 PM
