New Zealand13-year-old arrested after massive four-hour brawlThree men and a 13-year-old boy have been arrested after a 60 strong brawl in Tokoroa which saw a teenage boy seriously injured.19 Aug 07:12 PM
New ZealandCouncils assure residents of water safetyCouncils around the North Island are assuring residents of the safety of their water supplies following a gastro outbreak in Hawke's Bay.19 Aug 05:57 AM
New ZealandLucky twins for lamb that cheated deathA chance intervention has continued the remarkable good fortunes of a plucky ewe that was dubbed "New Zealand's luckiest lamb". Lucky 18 Aug 10:00 PM
New ZealandOutrage at sex offenders living with kidsCommunities are questioning the placement of high-risk sexual offenders near children after two cases involving three separate abusers emerged yesterday.18 Aug 05:00 PM
BusinessPort of Tauranga profits dip as log volumes fallPort of Tauranga posted a 2.3 per cent decline in full-year profit, partly reflecting an accounting change but also a sharp decline in log volume.18 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandCrash on Auckland's Southern MotorwayThe crash is affecting southbound lanes near the Penrose over bridge.18 Aug 08:50 AM
New ZealandGastro outbreak: Govt announces inquiryHealth Minister Jonathan Coleman has confirmed a Government-initiated independent inquiry into the Havelock North water contamination.18 Aug 01:36 AM
New ZealandEarly spring: Another cracker day in storeMaximum temperatures sprang into the late teens in much of the country, and more good weather is heading our way.17 Aug 06:49 AM
New ZealandThieves prompt store to ditch basketsHundreds of baskets have been stolen from Pak'nSave Palmerston North - and it appears some thieves are making their getaways on mobility scooters.16 Aug 09:33 PM
New ZealandWoman robbed during morning walkA 54-year-old woman has been attacked from behind, dragged and had cash taken from her bag during an early morning walk to a Whangarei 16 Aug 09:25 PM
New ZealandPetrie St fire investigated (+video)Fire crews are currently at the scene of a large house fire in Rotorua.16 Aug 09:14 PM
New ZealandCrisis questions for Hastings mayor1. What day and time were you first told that a test of the water was positive and what action did you take? On Friday at 2.30pm 16 Aug 08:36 PM
New ZealandNurse peeked at private recordsFriends, family, colleagues, colleagues' family members - nosy nurse looked at their medical notes.16 Aug 08:28 PM
New ZealandEngineer jailed for cooking methMark James Lang was an engineer and used his skills and knowledge to construct one of the biggest clandestine methamphetamine laboratories in the country.16 Aug 08:22 PM
New ZealandRollover driver faces trainingA logging truck driver will go through "intensive training" before he returns to the road after a truck rollover in Northland, says 16 Aug 08:05 PM
New ZealandMentor for troubled Maori sent to jailA mentor for troubled young Maori in Whangarei "blotted his copybook" by being involved in a night-time punch-up with the occupants 16 Aug 05:00 AM
New ZealandNorthland's first fixed speed cameraNorthland is getting its first fixed speed camera. This month, a camera will be installed on State Highway 1, just south of Kaiwaka16 Aug 02:27 AM
New ZealandGastro: Havelock North illness NZ's largestIt's up to the people to decide whether Hastings mayor Lawrence Yule keeps his job in October, following the largest outbreak of waterborne 15 Aug 11:10 PM
New ZealandGastro: School's out due to illnessAll Havelock North schools have now closed because of the gastro outbreak with up to half the rolls sick.15 Aug 10:13 PM
New ZealandGastro outbreak: Villlage desertedCafes and restaurants in Havelock North are also feeling the effects of the gastro bug with tables and chairs sitting empty.15 Aug 09:19 PM
New ZealandKura gets $6.9m upgradeThe board chairman of a Northland school which lost several buildings in a fire says it is "awesome" knowing the school will be getting 15 Aug 09:03 PM
New ZealandGastro: MP calls out bottled water firmsNapier MP Stuart Nash called yesterday for bottled water companies to "step up and provide a couple of truckloads of water to the 15 Aug 08:49 PM
New ZealandShabby ute parked in posh protestA shabby ute is being used to protest suburban snobbery just north of Wellington.15 Aug 09:19 AM
New ZealandWoman who fell from horse, flown to hospitalA woman who fell from a horse was picked up by the Palmerston North Rescue Helicopter and airlifted to hospital today.15 Aug 07:34 AM
EntertainmentBlock girls' pad a new start after tumourLeanne Prichard and her daughter, 16-year-old Bella, can't wait to start their new life in New Zealand in the perfect girls' pad - House 1 from The Block.15 Aug 07:14 AM
New ZealandFireball burns worker, company finedAn employee sustained serious burns to his calves and arm when the adhesive he was using caught fire.15 Aug 06:07 AM
New ZealandRollout good news for Auckland commutersPublic transport fares will now be calculated by the number of the city's 13 zones someone travels through, rather than how many trips they take.15 Aug 05:16 AM
New ZealandElderly man hospitalised after quad bike rollsAn elderly man has been picked up by rescue helicopter after he severely injured himself when his quad bike rolled.15 Aug 03:42 AM
New ZealandDramatic chopper rescue off North CapeThe skipper of a fishing boat who suffered serious pelvic injuries while at sea off Northland was winched aboard a helicopter in a dramatic rescue.14 Aug 08:24 PM
New ZealandCouncil admits candidate list bungleAuckland Council says 25 names were left off its candidate list for the upcoming local elections due to an "administrative oversight".13 Aug 03:14 AM
New ZealandStomach bug puts two in hospitalHundreds sick from town's contaminated water supply12 Aug 11:18 PM
New ZealandGoff: 'A million trees and shrubs for Auckland'Mayoral candidate Phil Goff has launched a bold plan to plant a million trees and shrubs in Auckland.12 Aug 10:35 PM
Business'You're bringing down our house prices'Think you have bad neighbours? This woman got an anonymous note about out two 'shabby' cars in her driveway.12 Aug 10:34 PM
New ZealandLast minute rush for mayoral bidThere are 17 people in the running for the Auckland Council's top job.12 Aug 08:21 AM
