New ZealandMachete robber pleads guiltyA 19-year-old man yesterday admitted the aggravated robberies of two Napier service stations, including one in which he slashed the 15 Sep 01:16 AM
New ZealandMixed reaction for Dad left without powerAhipara man Duane Tawhai has received brickbats and offers of support after revealing he and three of his children lived without electricity 15 Sep 12:41 AM
New Zealand'Dangerous and evil' killer denied appealA man described by a High Court judge in Northland as "dangerous and evil" has been denied permission to appeal against his conviction 14 Sep 09:10 PM
New ZealandWife runs out of petrol on way to crashA woman frantically racing to a serious crash involving her husband ran out of petrol a few hundred metres down the road.14 Sep 08:54 PM
New ZealandAmazing video of kiwi chick hatchingWATCH: In a possible world first, a Russell couple has filmed a wild two-week-old kiwi and both its parents emerging from a nest in the dead of night.14 Sep 08:17 PM
BusinessThat's a superyacht behind this hillAs news that the world's largest single-masted sloop was docked in Northland for repairs spread so have the bookings for next year.13 Sep 09:17 PM
Freight and logisticsKiwiRail cuts Whangarei-Auckland routeKiwiRail has slashed its freight service on the Northland-Auckland line by half, but says the volume of freight transported will essentially 13 Sep 08:02 PM
New ZealandCar ploughs into house, tenants escapeA Dannevirke man said he couldn't believe his eyes when he saw a car plough into a house on High St in the early hours of Saturday13 Sep 02:40 AM
New ZealandWatch: The song with worldwide inputWatch: 56 students from all over the world - many who have never met face to face - show that a little teamwork can go a long way.13 Sep 01:46 AM
New ZealandDad left without power and $6500 in debtDuane Tawhai was close to tears as he told of his struggle to cope.12 Sep 09:18 PM
New Zealand'Stroke of luck' saves 83-year-old manBarrie Knightbridge was at home at Cooper's Beach last week, recovering from an illness that, according to the medical odds, he should 12 Sep 08:45 PM
New ZealandSpring sun returns with balmy 23CParts of the country are experiencing balmy summer-like temperatures as the mercury soared above 20C at lunchtime today.11 Sep 07:13 PM
New ZealandAnti-Muslim pamphlet upsets residentsThe "racist" anti-Muslim rants included in a pamphlet circulating in Whanganui have upset some locals.09 Sep 12:34 AM
New ZealandArmed police raid backpackersA popular central city backpackers has been raided by armed police in Wellington.09 Sep 12:16 AM
New ZealandGang deal: P-dealer's jail time cutA convicted meth dealer had months hacked off his sentence after convincing gang members to surrender a cache of 20 weapons.08 Sep 09:49 PM
New ZealandOrca 'super-pod' in Whangarei HarbourA "super pod" of about 25 orcas have been socialising and hunting stringrays in the Whangarei Harbour. Northland orca expert Ingrid 08 Sep 08:00 PM
New ZealandWild weather causes havocA front made its icy way up the country, bringing with it snow, sleet and freezing cold temperatures with winds of up to 120km/h.08 Sep 06:12 AM
New ZealandFamily struck by gastro gets a breakA bit of good news brought Rachel Burt to tears this week. It was just what she needed after a particularly tough time. She was 07 Sep 10:49 PM
New ZealandHas skiing wiped out at Kai Iwi?A water ski club that brings huge spin-offs to Kaipara's economy is meeting this weekend to decide its future after a bylaw proposes 07 Sep 09:32 PM
New ZealandZombie apocalypse descends on WhakaparaPeople who don't like the sight of blood or gore should probably avoid Whakapara from tomorrow as a major movie about a zombie apocalypse 07 Sep 08:53 PM
New ZealandBay employers pay out more than half a million in finesBay of Plenty employers have collectively paid out more than $548,400 over the past four years for causing serious harm to their workers07 Sep 08:00 PM
New ZealandDairy farmer fined for ill-treatment of cowsA Whangarei dairy farmer has been fined $3000 after two of his cows died on their way to an abattoir and a similar number had to be 06 Sep 09:30 PM
New ZealandDoC defends demolition processThe Department of Conservation says it's proceeding with the demolition of Aniwaniwa Visitors' Centre, despite claims it failed to 06 Sep 09:00 PM
New ZealandWhy can't this school attract teachers?Aggressive behaviour towards staff and subsequent difficulty in getting teachers, along with a breakdown in relationships, is putting 06 Sep 07:56 PM
New Zealand50th check the charm for Lotto winnerShe checked her ticket about 49 times, but despite her initial scepticism, the numbers didn't lie and a Paihia woman is now $500,000 06 Sep 12:01 AM
New ZealandQV report shows Tauranga's property boom shows no sign of slowing downHome values in Tauranga continue to soar, as QV release its latest report. Values have increased 28.5 per cent year on year and 7 06 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandHigh and dry on the highwayA four-wheel-drive towing a boat crashed and ended up on the wrong side of State Highway 1 south of Whangarei, narrowly missing a 05 Sep 08:40 PM
New ZealandMorning orca hunt nearly ends in tragedyAn early morning hunt for stingrays nearly ended in tragedy for an orca in Whangarei Harbour after it got stranded.05 Sep 05:35 AM
New ZealandWork spirit low among Hawke's Bay policeHawke's Bay and Gisborne police are among the least "engaged" with widespread belief they are unable to deliver on promises made to 05 Sep 01:09 AM
New ZealandGastro: Cost to council past $700,000The Havelock North water contamination crisis could cost more than $700,000 of ratepayers' money. In a Hastings District council 04 Sep 08:37 PM
New ZealandSkipper fined $25k for fishing in prohibited areaAn ocean conservationist instrumental in setting up the Poor Knights Islands marine reserve has welcomed the more than $25,000 fines 04 Sep 08:21 PM
New ZealandQuakes continue to shake East CoastThe East Coast continues to be rattled by aftershocks with several moderate quakes jolting the region overnight.04 Sep 06:14 PM
New ZealandScramble to save historic DoC buildingHeritage campaigners have launched a last-ditch effort to save an historic Waikaremoana building.02 Sep 10:00 PM
New ZealandBig aftershocks rattle East CoastAftershocks have continued to shake the North Island after it was hit by one of its biggest earthquakes in decades.02 Sep 06:49 PM
