New Zealand$278 million to improve dangerous roadTransport Minister Simon Bridges confirmed work will commence this year along the ill-fated stretch between Pokeno and the State Highway 25 intersection.27 Apr 01:41 AM
New ZealandFire at Taupo workshopFire crews from Rotorua and Taupo are currently attending a fire at Dudley Mechanical Preps on Manuka St in Taupo.26 Apr 11:03 PM
New ZealandPetrol station ram-raided, store robbedSeveral cars smashed their way into a service station overnight, leaving a worker cowering in a back room.26 Apr 10:05 PM
New ZealandAccused 'gave details' of double murderA trial for a man accused of murdering his ex-partner and her daughter has had an unexpected delay after a juror was sent home.26 Apr 02:39 AM
New ZealandTraffic backed up on motorwayCity bound traffic is heavily congested on the Northwestern Motorway back to Hobsonville after a crash near Rosebank Rd.25 Apr 09:29 PM
New ZealandSunny but cool for Anzac daySunny skies have been forecast for most parts of the country tomorrow but don't forget to bring a jacket to morning Anzac parades.24 Apr 05:55 AM
New ZealandWoman freed from rolled carThe one-car incident happened in South Auckland.24 Apr 01:47 AM
New ZealandMotorcyclist critical after collisionA motorcyclist is in critical condition after colliding with a car on State Highway One in Northland.23 Apr 01:00 AM
New ZealandCops slam 'stupid' driversAn act of "absolute stupidity and dangerous driving" by a fleeing motorist put innocent lives at risk, Northland's top traffic officer says.20 Apr 08:33 PM
New ZealandRoads reopen after Coromandel floodingFloodwaters have receded after heavy downpours kept emergency services busy last night with Coromandel residents climbing to higher ground.17 Apr 06:23 PM
New Zealand'The water came inside my car up to my ankles'Heavy downpours are keeping North Island fire crews busy tonight, with reports coming in of residents climbing to higher ground to escape flooding in the Coromandel.17 Apr 03:57 AM
TravelMemories on a Forgotten Taranaki Rail TourSimon Kay relishes the fact that he is finally a welcome guest at an iconic hotel.15 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandHouse for sale destroyed by fireA house in the process of being sold has been destroyed by fire in Northland.15 Apr 02:19 AM
New ZealandWoman injured in head-on crashA woman has been flown to hospital by helicopter after she was injured in a head-on crash north of Wellington this afternoon.14 Apr 03:45 AM
New ZealandPolice investigate 'incident' at schoolPolice are investigating an "incident" at a North Shore primary school involving a young pupil.13 Apr 06:49 AM
New ZealandPool complex blessed after deathA public swimming pool complex in Whangarei has been blessed by a kaumatua following the death of a man earlier today.12 Apr 08:42 PM
New ZealandNorth Island to get drenchedMetService warns those living in northern and eastern regions may be dodging showers.12 Apr 05:30 PM
New Zealand3.4 quake near MastertonGeoNet reported the earthquake hit just after 6.45pm with a depth of 25km. Its intensity was classified as light but likely felt.12 Apr 06:57 AM
New ZealandWoman airlifted after car rolls at Lake RotoitiThe car flipped on State Highway 30 near Lake Rotoiti Forest.11 Apr 06:33 AM
New ZealandWeather: Showers in store for North IslandA wet day is in store for much of the North Island today.07 Apr 06:52 PM
New ZealandTeen whose veins are crushing her organsMuch of Nasie Bayley's 19 years have been spent fighting for her life, against a condition so rare she is the only known sufferer in the world.06 Apr 10:42 PM
New ZealandHoney war? 300 bee hives 'poisoned'Up to 300 bee hives may have been poisoned in the Far North as soaring numbers of beekeepers chasing "liquid gold" ratchet up tensions in the industry.06 Apr 09:00 PM
New ZealandYour flight is leaving ... 10mins agoJetstar passengers stranded at Hawke's Bay Airport after flight leaves ahead of departure time.06 Apr 08:36 PM
TravelHokianga: A close encounter with natureWe were asked to keep our heads down, follow the path and walk single file with no talking.06 Apr 03:00 AM
New ZealandPrincipal's failure over paedophileFormer Hawkes Bay primary principal censured for failing to alert authorities to allegations a teacher had molested young pupils.06 Apr 12:40 AM
New ZealandTwo injured after car and cart collideTwo people have been taken to hospital after a crash between a car and cart in Taranaki this morning.05 Apr 11:25 PM
New ZealandFire at iconic Mount surf shopAn iconic Mount Maunganui surf shop was saved from fire last night after a shed at a the rear of the property went up in flames overnight.05 Apr 07:23 PM
New ZealandYacht hits rocks of coast of WellingtonA yacht remains stranded on Wellington's South Coast after hitting rocks last night.05 Apr 04:04 AM
New ZealandCrash mum's parents never lost faithParents of dead Te Puna mum say her name is "cleared" after coroner finds no evidence phone was factor in accident.04 Apr 06:52 PM
New ZealandWho ran over Ocean Heke?Police have found a car linked to teen's death and are talking to two young people as family prepare to farewell loved one.04 Apr 08:03 AM
New ZealandWatch: Thief hides under kids' duvetThief tries to hide his face from CCTV cameras as he crawls around a house stealing cash and jewellery.04 Apr 12:26 AM
New ZealandProminent Kiwi was 'sneaky', court toldIndecent acts committed by a prominent New Zealander against young girls were "brief, opportunistic and sneaky", court told.03 Apr 11:08 PM
New ZealandTexting not cause of crash mum's deathTexting and driving played no part in the tragic death of Tracey O'Brien, despite her death prompting warnings not to use a phone while behind the wheel.03 Apr 10:59 PM
New ZealandTeen found dead was 'a good friend'Students at Te Kuiti High School, where former student Ocean Heke attended, were visibly shaken this morning.03 Apr 09:44 PM
