New ZealandRuptured gas main in central TaurangaEmergency services are responding to a gas leak in central Tauranga.14 Jun 11:13 PM
New Zealand'I was a coward and I still feel ashamed'The man who punched Stephen Dudley has said he feels responsible for the teenager's death and has labelled himself a "coward".14 Jun 10:57 PM
New ZealandPolice investigate sexual incidentHawke's Bay Police are looking for the young man responsible for the sexually motivated incident.14 Jun 10:10 PM
New ZealandSH2 linking Opotiki and Gisborne closedState Highway 2 linking Opotiki and Gisborne was closed this morning due to a large slip in the Waioeka Gorge.14 Jun 07:58 PM
New ZealandKawerau siege: Accused to stand trialThe Bay man accused of attempting to kill two police officers and also allegedly shot at four others is heading to trial.14 Jun 06:35 PM
New ZealandPolice seize more meth buried in dunesMore methamphetamine has been found by police among sand dunes in Northland, adding to what is already the largest meth seizure in New Zealand history.14 Jun 05:29 AM
New ZealandHow police nabbed $448m of methThree men charged in connection with what police say is the nation's biggest ever methamphetamine haul have appeared in Kaitaia District Court.14 Jun 01:16 AM
New ZealandHighway closed as truck and cargo clearedA section of State Highway 2 between Napier and Wairoa is closed until midday while a crashed truck and its cargo are removed.13 Jun 10:39 PM
New ZealandElderly driver rescued from paddockA man aged about 80 has been rescued after a night in his car stranded in a Central Hawke's Bay farm paddock.13 Jun 05:55 AM
New ZealandMillion-dollar revamp for Rotorua highwaysSafety upgrades designed to reduce the risk of death and serious injury crashes are being installed by the NZ Transport Agency.12 Jun 11:32 PM
New ZealandTrick shot duo target online audienceA pair of incredibly patient and determined Rotorua teenagers are hoping their "trick shot" videos will prove to be a big hit on the internet.12 Jun 09:02 PM
New ZealandFeast your eyes on edible fashionThe winning entry, Bride of the Black Knight, was constructed from Black Knight liquorice and yellow shopping bags12 Jun 08:23 PM
New ZealandPerson freed from car after crashThe crash happened this morning at the intersection of Glenfield Rd and Manuka Rd in Glenfield.12 Jun 07:16 PM
New ZealandArrests after shots fired, vehicle rammedTwo men have been arrested following an incident where shots were fired and a vehicle rammed in the Coromandel this afternoon.12 Jun 08:48 AM
New ZealandRare car stolen one of just 10 in NZThe distinctive 1965 Chrysler 300C, registration DSA652, was stolen overnight from a Palmerston North property.12 Jun 06:08 AM
New ZealandFlooding delaying motorists on SH1Motorists travelling through Horowhenua are facing a slow tip because of surface flooding this afternoon.12 Jun 05:31 AM
New ZealandHundreds farewell Sir Graham LatimerRevered Maori leader Sir Graham Latimer was farewelled by hundreds of mourners at a funeral in Northland yesterday.11 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandSky Tower goes orange for 40hr famineThe Sky Tower is glowing orange tonight until Sunday, in support of Kiwis doing the 40-hour famine to raise money for World Vision this weekend.10 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandPolice probe boozing in Brethren crashAlcohol, speed and an overloaded vehicle contributed to the severity of an accident that killed Brethren members near Dargaville on Monday.10 Jun 11:00 AM
New ZealandHorse stuck on riverbank flown to safetyEmergency Services have successfully rescued a horse trapped by dangerously rising floodwaters in the Otaki River.10 Jun 02:54 AM
New ZealandNZ's most dangerous public placesINTERACTIVE: Explore map of assaults, sexual assaults and robberies to see how your neighbourhood compares with the rest of the country.09 Jun 11:28 PM
New ZealandWomen guilty in meth bustTwo women have admitted methamphetamine charges after a police raid in which more than $20,000 cash was seized.09 Jun 08:53 PM
New ZealandMan stopped allegedly driving 165km/hNorthland's top roading cop is "horrified and astounded" after a driver was stopped allegedly doing 165km/h on a busy stretch of Northland state highway.09 Jun 08:47 PM
New ZealandCar crashes down bank in West AucklandEmergency services have been called to the scene after a car crashed down a bank in Henderson.09 Jun 07:36 PM
New ZealandOne dead after car hits truckThe road between Raglan and Hamilton is blocked tonight after a fatal road crash.09 Jun 03:41 AM
New ZealandMum foils son's plan to take murder rapWhen Lee Rata was severely beaten last year, Seddon Beazley took the opportunity to further his standing with the Mongrel Mob. However, his mother knew different.08 Jun 10:21 PM
ConstructionCulhams ready for SkyCity contractA Whangarei steel company is thrilled at winning a Convention Centre steel contract, which has already started providing new jobs for Northlanders, with more on the way.08 Jun 09:32 PM
CrimeMP: Top cop failing to keep public safeNapier MP Stuart Nash says he has lost confidence in the region's police district commander.08 Jun 08:47 PM
RacingInvestigation following death of horsesNew Zealand Thoroughbred Racing has launched an investigation into the deaths of three horses at Auckland's Ellerslie Racecourse on Monday.08 Jun 03:20 AM
New ZealandClimber killed in Mt Taranaki fall namedThe man who died after falling while climbing Mt Taranaki was a French national.08 Jun 12:17 AM
New ZealandSeniors Party vying for older voteA new political party has formed and is vying for the older vote.08 Jun 12:01 AM
