New ZealandPlan to smuggle cannabis in tyres failsBehaviour that a member of the public regarded as suspicious led to the seizure of tens of thousands of dollars worth of cannabis in Kaitaia last week.11 Jul 09:31 PM
New ZealandP lab found in holiday homeSuspicious behaviour at a coastal holiday home has led to the discovery of a methamphetamine lab in Northland.11 Jul 08:32 PM
New ZealandThe Big Read: Criminal lives of couple who killed little MokoCourt documents reveal criminal histories and rocky relationship before pair killed Moko.11 Jul 02:16 AM
New ZealandMother to die without life-saving drugIn a few weeks' time, Allyson Lock's fate will be left "swinging in the wind". The Masterton mother of three has Pompe disease, a 10 Jul 10:20 PM
New ZealandBoy's selfless birthday donation wows foodbankAt an age when most children spend all year anticipating their birthday presents, a Masterton boy has selflessly asked for foodbank 10 Jul 09:57 PM
New ZealandYoung builder gutted at brazen theftHastings builder Cody Knox is reeling after thieves stole his car and the tools inside it, leaving him without even a hammer for his first week on the job.10 Jul 08:18 PM
New ZealandSmall step for Mahia, giant leap for NZSheep, hills, remoteness and rockets. New Zealand is about to blast off from distant Mahia and into the world's $350 billion space economy.09 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandEarthquake hits central North IslandA magnitude 4.1 quake has shaken the central North Island this afternoon.09 Jul 01:44 AM
New ZealandTeen spared jail for attempted arsonA Featherston teenager who turned his life around after trying to set fire to the town's petrol station has escaped a prison sentence.07 Jul 10:21 PM
New ZealandKauri gum charges withdrawnCharges of receiving kauri gum worth $25,000 have been withdrawn against a Whangarei man.07 Jul 09:21 PM
New ZealandLiquor store hit six times in six monthsA Bay of Plenty liquor store owner is fed up after thieves targeted his store for the sixth time in as many months - and says more police are needed to handle crime in Tauranga.07 Jul 08:19 PM
Freight and logisticsHow far will you drive for cheaper petrol?One in three motorists will drive further to buy cheaper fuel, according to a nationwide survey of our service station habits.07 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandBurnt cooking leads to bodyThe smell of burning food has led to the discovery of a body at a Masterton property. Police were called to Miriam St after being 06 Jul 10:39 PM
New ZealandFog restrictions at airport liftedMore than 100 domestic flights leaving and arriving into Auckland Airport have been cancelled due to heavy fog.06 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandMan attempts to abduct child in WellingtonA bearded man has tried to bundle an 8-year-old child into his car in Nga, Wellington.06 Jul 03:21 AM
New ZealandBrace yourself - bad weather on its wayHeavy rain and gale force winds are expected across New Zealand this week.05 Jul 11:00 PM
New ZealandDeaths a lesson for firefightersA colleague of two men who died when their helicopter plunged into the ocean off Northland hopes new standards will make fighting scrub fires safer.05 Jul 08:24 PM
New ZealandFrosty start as fog cancels flightsNorthern and central regions of the North Island can expect to be shrouded in fog with some areas not seeing daylight until lunchtime.05 Jul 07:08 PM
BDBDSmall BusinessBusinesses optimistic as profit expectations improveNew Zealand firms turned optimistic about the state of the economy in the June quarter.04 Jul 10:19 PM
New ZealandLotto jackpot fever sweeps townRotorua's "luckiest" store is expecting big sales for tomorrow's $34 million Powerball jackpot.04 Jul 09:17 PM
New ZealandGiants of the deep cruise inTwo large humpback whales put on a spectacular show for boaties and those watching from land as they played in Whangarei Harbour.04 Jul 08:44 PM
New ZealandFog to give way to showersOnce the fog clears, scattered showers will set in.04 Jul 07:32 PM
New ZealandFarmer admits ill-treating cattleTaumarunui's Kevin Groves has admitted leaving his cattle to starve to death on his rural property.04 Jul 12:37 AM
New ZealandSmall community rocked by murderA 30-year-old man was killed early on Saturday morning and police are saying little about the circumstances surrounding his death.03 Jul 08:54 PM
New ZealandSearch for Kiwifruit saboteurNorthland farmer who lost hundreds of thousands in income is offering a $50,000 reward for evidence that leads to a conviction.03 Jul 08:48 PM
New ZealandCat shot repeatedly with slug gunA Havelock North family was devastated to discover their cat had been shot multiple times.03 Jul 08:07 PM
New ZealandTeen charged over violent robberyThe 17-year-old handed herself in to police and has been charged with aggravated robbery and wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.03 Jul 11:00 AM
New ZealandDrug bust: Police seek Spanish-sounding manPolice are seeking a man in relation to the country's biggest ever cocaine bust. The man may or may not know anything about the $14 03 Jul 05:22 AM
New ZealandTwo crash victims airlifted to hospitalTwo people are being airlifted to hospital in a serious condition after their car went off the road and into a drain in Northland.03 Jul 05:21 AM
New ZealandSearch for woman missing in NorthlandA search and rescue operation is underway for a woman missing in Northland.03 Jul 05:02 AM
New ZealandStaff held at knifepoint during robberyA robber held two staff at a Hastings bar at knifepoint last night and then ordered them to drive him around.03 Jul 12:40 AM
New ZealandThree arrests after raid on Z stationThree people have been arrested after a South Auckland service station was raided this morning by a gang of 11 who smashed their way inside.02 Jul 10:09 PM
New ZealandBrr it's getting cold in NZSome flights delayed as parts of the country again wake up to a frosty morning, with the lowest temperature dipping to - 6.5C.02 Jul 09:35 PM
New ZealandSix injured in central North Island crashOne person has been airlifted to hospital in a critical condition following a crash in the central North Island which left five others injured, too.02 Jul 09:40 AM
