New ZealandLucky escape: Man flees burning cottageA Northland man is counting his lucky stars after he woke up in time to flee a burning cottage that was completely destroyed. An 07 Aug 08:19 PM
New ZealandCold, wet weather to continueAfter a night of freezing temperatures, heavy rain and snow, forecasters are predicting more of the same today.06 Aug 07:55 PM
New ZealandWoman stable after assaultA woman is in stable condition in hospital after an incident in Clendon Park, south Auckland, this afternoon.06 Aug 06:53 AM
New ZealandHamilton girl approached by male strangerPolice are appealing for witnesses who may have seen a male approach a 12-year-old girl in Hamilton.05 Aug 02:09 AM
New Zealand'Bad day' factor in Housing NZ arsonTenant had been drinking and was stressed after a bad day. So she lit a fire in the kitchen of her Housing New Zealand home.04 Aug 08:10 PM
New ZealandDrink driver says jail time 'excessive'A Napier man who killed one and seriously injured two others while driving drunk has appealed his sentence, claiming it is "excessive". Tyler 04 Aug 12:53 AM
New ZealandHorse dies following collision with carA horse has been put down after being hit by a vehicle in the seaside town of Haumoana, Hawke's Bay, yesterday morning. Police were 03 Aug 10:53 PM
New ZealandPromising league player's conviction quashedThe High Court has ruled a young Northlander's conviction for unlawful assembly during a brawl by rival gangs was disproportionate 03 Aug 10:16 PM
New ZealandTeen's big leap from sinking carA teenager driver was caught leaping from the roof of his car after losing control and driving into a creek.03 Aug 09:24 PM
New ZealandAlert neighbours save homeA Whangarei house was 10 minutes away from being fully engulfed in flames but thanks to neighbours who saw the smoke, fire crews were able to extinguish the fire.03 Aug 08:50 PM
New ZealandKiwi killed in US 'such a nice guy'A former NZ volunteer fire chief who was killed in an accident in the US has been remembered for his humour and commitment to the Fire Service.03 Aug 08:37 PM
New ZealandWet weather here to stayRainy days are here to stay for most of the country today, as the wet weather which has stuck around for the last couple of weeks shows no signs of abating.03 Aug 08:10 PM
New ZealandTe reo-only day keeps language aliveWhen Northland man Manuel Springford goes into the bakery on Mondays for a meat pie you're likely to hear him say "kopaki kiko maku" 02 Aug 09:24 PM
New ZealandTeen arrested for ram-raidWhangarei police have arrested a teenager suspected of ram-raiding a Northland service station and taking fishing equipment. Officers 02 Aug 08:52 PM
OlympicsRevealed: Our top Olympic townWe've been counting down the towns that have made the biggest contributions to Olympic glory - and today we announce the winner.02 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandLeggett slams 'toxic' Council cultureA mayoral candidate has described the culture at Wellington City Council toxic.31 Jul 11:39 PM
BusinessFarmer ordered to pay workers $33kA Northland sharemilker has been ordered to pay two labourers nearly $33,000 in wage arrears and lost remuneration.31 Jul 08:40 PM
New ZealandAuckland's most valuable artwork hidden in construction siteThe Richard Deacon sculpture Nobody Here But Us has the highest insurance value of any work in Auckland Council's art collection.30 Jul 09:00 PM
New ZealandCold front descends on North IslandSevere weather conditions are forecast in some parts of the country today, with high winds and heavy snowfall warnings in place.29 Jul 09:53 PM
BusinessNew plant to manage beet qualityHeinz Wattie's is building a $4 million beetroot storage and grading facility the size of a rugby field as it moves to more closely 28 Jul 11:30 PM
New ZealandNine schools to compete for titleAfter three days of competition between 39 kapa haka groups, the final day of the National Secondary Schools Kapa Haka Festival will 28 Jul 09:00 PM
New ZealandMax the dog saves his best friendDogs are man's best friend. Takahue farm worker Pete Roy will swear by the saying after his huntaway-collie cross Max saved his life 28 Jul 08:37 PM
New ZealandWho We Are: The Jedis of the worldA 6200km road trip comes to an epic end, and a startling conclusion, in a place of pilgrimage.28 Jul 08:00 PM
New ZealandWaihi store robbed by gun-wielding manA pistol-wielding robber stole money and cigarettes from a Waihi diary today as the terrified shopkeepers cowered on the floor.28 Jul 08:07 AM
New ZealandBaby-killer denied paroleA Flaxmere man jailed in 2012 for the manslaughter of his partner's son, Mikara Reti, has been denied parole.27 Jul 08:52 PM
New ZealandIgnorance of meth lab pleadedA Northlander arrested during a major drug bust told a jury he had no knowledge methamphetamine was being manufactured at a rural 27 Jul 08:45 PM
New ZealandRescued albatross released into wildDaniel the albatross, who crash-landed on Ninety Mile Beach last week, spread his wings before being released back into the wild off 27 Jul 08:42 PM
New ZealandFar North - and still so far to goOur epic road trip reaches the Bay of Islands where there's always time to stop and soak up the sights.27 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandConcern at turtle strandings on Ninety Mile BeachA record stranding of three turtles on Ninety Mile Beach in a week has marine life experts calling for people to keep an eye out for mounds that move on the sand.26 Jul 11:12 PM
New ZealandTaiaha killer's appeal failsThe family of a Hastings man bashed to death with a taiaha are delighted his killer's appeal has been kicked out. The Court of Appeal 26 Jul 08:44 PM
New ZealandThe place too perfect for a photoOur ultimate road trip uncovers a boon for the motorist, a super swimming hole and a beauty spot almost too good to be true.26 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandThe town where you can live like royaltyGoodbye Auckland, hello New Zealand. Our biggest city is like a different country, a feeling reinforced by our visit to Te Puea Marae.25 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandStunning drives in a land of opportunityWho We Are: David Fisher and videographer Mark Mitchell visit from Hicks Bay to Huntly in their search for what it means to be Kiwi in 2016.24 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandCan't afford Auckland? Try a busLes Ahuriri can't see why anybody would live Auckland. He lives in a bus at Tokomaru Bay with no power and no running water.23 Jul 05:00 PM
