New ZealandWhānau disgusted after sign too small to prevent poo swimA river had been polluted by sewage from a New Plymouth shopping centre.10 Jan 05:16 AM
New ZealandPolice name driver killed after crashing into house on Christmas EveA witness described seeing a speeding car overtake a bus before the crash.03 Jan 08:50 PM
New Zealand'Distressing situation': Bus drives off, strands 15yo in North Island town during toilet stopThe boy's mother needed to make a four-hour round trip to collect him.03 Jan 03:26 AM
New Zealand‘Sooty substance’: Tanker spill prompts Port Taranaki clean-upSooty spill in New Plymouth: Port Taranaki initiates rapid response.31 Dec 02:54 AM
New ZealandOne critical after two-vehicle crash near New PlymouthA patient was taken to Taranaki Base Hospital.30 Dec 02:04 AM
New ZealandDriver dead after car crashes into house, resident injured, taken to hospitalMotorists are to avoid the area if possible and expect delays.23 Dec 11:24 PM
KahuTe reo Māori changes: Z Energy renames stations with ‘correct’ kupu‘This is about a bigger sort of commitment that we have to te reo Māori.’22 Dec 11:24 PM
New ZealandFormer All Black loses name suppression after illegally sending nude photosA judge said it was psychological abuse but the offender's moral culpability was limited.20 Dec 02:13 AM
New ZealandDangerous driver clocked at 190km/h six years after causing fatal crashPolice found meth and cannabis on Kevin Bishell after they pulled him over for speeding.16 Dec 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘It still feels surreal’: NZ’s latest millionaire claims $23.3m Powerball prizeThe New Plymouth man was oblivious of his win when he visited the shop day after draw. 16 Dec 12:49 AM
New Zealand‘Came in to check... boom’: Woolworths manager says $23m Lotto winner was unaware20 people have now become multi-millionaires via Lotto wins this year.15 Dec 07:10 AM
New Zealand'We've had our hearts ripped out': Kiwi's UK death preventable according to inquestUK inquest into death of Kiwi man vindicates his family.14 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I was just screaming': Stingray pierces fisher's boot with venomous barbIt was an eight or nine on the pain scale, a man says after being stung.13 Dec 07:45 AM
New ZealandFestival of Lights lighting stolen in New PlymouthPopular event spoiled by the theft of over $10,000 worth of lighting.12 Dec 12:44 AM
Kahu'Too divisive': Council shuts down submission on Treaty BillTRC submission warns Treaty Bill could harm Crown-Māori relations and existing ties.11 Dec 08:30 PM
New ZealandBlanket carefully hung in prison yard to conceal violent bashing of inmateThe prison assault was only the beginning of Jason Osborne's latest bout of offending.11 Dec 07:00 AM
New Zealand'I thought he would die': Mother faces the man who took her babyHe stole her car with her baby in it and then dumped the boy on the roadside.29 Nov 03:01 AM
New ZealandTop NZ sports star sentenced for sending nude images of womanThe man, who cannot be named yet, threatened to post a woman's naked photos online.28 Nov 03:02 AM
New ZealandGang member swaps patch for socks while in court for sporting insigniaPeople wearing insignia from at least six different gangs are currently before the courts.27 Nov 06:00 AM
New ZealandRugby player charged for alleged assault during post-match handshakesAn opponent was knocked to the ground and taken to hospital by ambulance.26 Nov 01:05 AM
New ZealandFatal shooting of unarmed Kaoss Price by police was not justified, says IPCAHis family have slammed advice to not lay charges over his unjustified fatal shooting.20 Nov 11:17 PM
Crime'I only ever tried to help': Aunt clawed, punched for mentioning niece's exThe woman was in the backseat of a car when she grabbed her aunty's hair and attacked her.20 Nov 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Promising rugby player' convicted in covert sex video case can now be namedLeslie Topia Barrowcliffe was selected for the Chiefs under-20s squad this year.18 Nov 08:51 PM
New ZealandTerrified woman woke to find knife-wielding intruder performing sex act next to her bedHer toddler was asleep next to her in a cot and the man had exposed himself.17 Nov 05:42 AM
BusinessFamilies suffer as building company goes bust'It’s pretty hard when you leave your friends like that.'13 Nov 10:29 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessLively annual meeting ahead for dairy giant Fonterra?Pay rises are on the cards for the chair, directors and watchdog councillors.12 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandTeen mobster involved in murder lied to avoid jail, now he’s rejected early paroleTana Ormsby-Turner has assaulted inmates and racked up misconducts while inside.12 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandHouse shot at 'several times': Man's move to 'protect' himself lands him in jailHe took photos of himself posing with firearms and posted them to social media.05 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandTorched car and fake sex ads: Man's harassment campaign against ex revealedThe judge said the man's actions were 'calculated, manipulative, and highly premeditated'.02 Nov 10:00 PM
New ZealandLife sentence for rapist who made girls his ‘playthings’ for 20 yearsHe punished his victims when they resisted his abuse. Now he will be punished, they said.31 Oct 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Promising player' argues conviction for covert sex video will destroy his rugby careerPlayer also wants suppression but judge says disruption to rugby career isn't hardship.25 Oct 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Evil will come to you': Woman loses life savings to deepfake Luxon crypto scamScammers sent software giving them remote access to victim's device and bank account.19 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandCouncillor's daughter facing hefty fine for planting in bermAlana Brough planted fruit trees and a vegetable garden in the berm outside her home.14 Oct 05:29 AM
New ZealandWomad Aotearoa 2025: First artists announcedThe first artists to perform at next year's Womad include Queen Omega and Nitin Sawhney.24 Sep 08:00 PM
