New ZealandRodeo rides on despite protestThe Parklee Bullride at the Central Hawke's Bay A and P Show tomorrow is set to go ahead after the government announced rodeos would 10 Nov 08:00 PM
New ZealandTeacher censured after pupil hits headA Whangarei school has apologised to the family of a boy who banged his head on a wall while being disciplined by a teacher who has 10 Nov 07:30 PM
New ZealandGrandfather wants more CT scansThe grandfather of a young Northland rugby player who died after receiving a head knock in a game - suffering a "re-bleed" of a large 10 Nov 07:00 PM
New ZealandHeavy snow expected in South IslandRare November snow is forecast for the South Island with road snowfall warnings issued for some alpine passes.10 Nov 04:48 PM
BDBDFreight and logisticsLack of rail capacity letting down MainfreightMainfreight managing director Don Braid says he will take on more trucks and ships in the lead-up to what he expects to be record 09 Nov 10:01 PM
New ZealandWanted man responds to police FB postA man on the run from authorities and considered dangerous left a message on the Northland police Facebook page next to his own mugshot09 Nov 08:20 PM
New ZealandVictim slams home detention as 'a joke'A Northland dairy owner hit on the head with a tyre iron during an attempted robbery says nine months' home detention for his attacker 09 Nov 08:00 PM
New ZealandGastro outbreak numbers revealedForty-five people, mostly over 70 were admitted to hospital with campylobacter a Hawke's Bay District Health Board update reveals. The 09 Nov 07:00 PM
New Zealand'Smashed the prez'A police officer has told the crown at the Wanganui High Court yesterday Kevin Madams "bragged" to police about "smashing the prez." Tyrone 09 Nov 12:22 AM
New ZealandRelay in memory of Samuel GibsonThree runners have started to carry Samuel Gibson's legacy across the country as they run from Hawera to Havelock North. Neil Wagstaff08 Nov 09:00 PM
New ZealandHorror crash: Birthday girl gone too soonTaku Manawa Kara was helping her mother move house when the car she was driving left the road, killing her in a crash.08 Nov 08:20 PM
New ZealandDriver's 'merry chase' ends behind barsA 33-year-old Whangarei man described as a "menace on the roads" has been jailed for four months and banned from driving for a year 08 Nov 07:30 PM
New ZealandReward offered for missing muralA reward of $5000 is being offered as part of a quest to find a painted mural that went missing from the Wairoa Centennial Library 08 Nov 06:00 PM
New ZealandPolice search for Te Awamutu teenagerPolice are looking for a teenager who failed to return home to Te Awamutu after spending the afternoon in Hamilton.08 Nov 10:01 AM
New ZealandArmed incident in Palmerston NorthArmed police and negotiators have swooped on a Palmerston North property after a person fire an air rifle from a house.08 Nov 07:24 AM
New ZealandTree vandals called 'w......s'About 30 Norfolk pine trees planted along Whanganui's Seafront Road reserve last week have been dug up and relocated after vandals 08 Nov 01:43 AM
New ZealandFormer treasurer admits taking $25kA former Taranaki business association treasurer has pleaded guilty to taking $25,000 in cheques for personal use. A plea of guilty 07 Nov 10:13 PM
New ZealandPlunging into "unsafe" watersFloat the idea of a dip in Whangarei's Town Basin and most people will respond with some variation of "ew .... bad idea". But that's 07 Nov 08:10 PM
New ZealandAsteroid discoverer's distant pastAn asteroid discovered by a former Whanganui woman now has an official name. Jennie McCormick, born and educated in Whanganui, made 07 Nov 09:00 AM
New ZealandMan smoked P with alleged captorsA businessman at the centre of a kidnapping and violence trial has admitted using methamphetamine with his alleged captors.07 Nov 05:34 AM
New ZealandRape and parole breach charges laidA Northland man has appeared in court on a charge of rape and two of unlawful sexual connection with a female. He also faces a charge 06 Nov 11:34 PM
Small BusinessHome detention for $400,000 tax rip-offA Taradale businessman has been sentenced to nine months' home detention for multiple tax evasion offences, despite having reimbursed 06 Nov 07:45 PM
New ZealandCyclist narrowly escapes falling treeVicky Johnson counted her lucky stars when a large tree fell just five minutes after she biked past late Saturday night. Ms Johnson 06 Nov 06:00 PM
New ZealandThunderstorms, hail, to lash North IslandThe top of the country is set to be lashed by thunderstorms, strong winds and hail today as a fierce front batters the island.06 Nov 05:24 PM
New ZealandThunderstorms and rain on the waySqually thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast to hit the North Island overnight, with a severe weather watch in place.05 Nov 08:33 PM
New ZealandLecturer must pay after injuring cyclistA Massey University lecturer has been sentenced on a charge of dangerous driving causing injury.04 Nov 01:37 AM
New ZealandAre you living with atrial fibrillation?Atrial fibrillation is one of New Zealand's fastest growing forms of heart disease. It is a type of irregular heart rhythm that causes 04 Nov 12:00 AM
New ZealandDesign award for Raglan propertyA Hamilton designer has been awarded two 2016 National ADNZ Resene Architectural Design Awards, announced at an award ceremony in 03 Nov 10:22 PM
New ZealandDaughter in fatal crash 'was suicidal'A coroner has heard that the father of a woman involved in a car crash, which killed a Napier kindergarten teacher, made a 111 call because she was suicidal.03 Nov 10:17 PM
New ZealandPhew: Open day offered at sewerage plantHamilton City Council is offering a rare chance to see how the city treats the millions of litres of wastewater which flows from the 03 Nov 08:44 PM
New ZealandWhangarei Lotto player wins $333,333A Whangarei Lotto player is $333,333 better off after a ticket sold at Onerahi Bookshop & Lotto won a share of Lotto First Division 03 Nov 08:00 PM
New ZealandWeather: Dry for Guy FawkesGuy Fawkes can go off with a bang in dry skies tomorrow. Despite a showery start to the weekend for the whole country, the weather 03 Nov 07:29 PM
New Zealand'He never let on how bad it was'Not wanting to bother people with his problems Paul Keesing would take pain relief - this is what led to his death as he spoke out too late.03 Nov 04:00 PM
