New ZealandWatch: Lightning strike fire just went boomWATCH: Robert Russell was sheltering from the rain in the family hay shed when he heard sparks and electricity - and saw the shed had been struck by lightning.03 Apr 07:35 PM
New ZealandStudent assaults: Disgust over FB postThe post read: "If you see a pack of young Maori/Polynesian males, be prepared to sprint."03 Apr 07:04 PM
New ZealandTeen 'was always smiling'A 17-year-old girl who died as a result of a motor vehicle incident on Otorohanga's main street was found lying on the grass outside a house where a party had been.02 Apr 07:48 PM
New ZealandStabbing in Auckland's PapakuraPolice have confirmed the stabbing took place in the South Auckland suburb at about 1am. Authorities are expected to release more information today.02 Apr 07:42 PM
New ZealandLive camera sparks surf warsA turf war has broken out at a much-loved Kiwi surf break over a camera broadcasting surf conditions.02 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandPolice reminder after motorcyclist's 132km/h rideA motorcyclist nabbed doing 132km/h on a rural stretch of road and found to have been drinking has led to another stern reminder from police to drive responsibly.01 Apr 08:18 PM
New ZealandMotorcyclist speeds through dangerous stretchPolice are shocked with the actions of a motorcyclist who sped through a stretch of road that only hours before had claimed the life of a man in a horror truck crash.01 Apr 02:21 AM
New ZealandHead Hunters with Star Wars figures?Police operation that seized drugs, cash, cars and jetskis in raids on properties linked to motorcycle gang also found a sizeable collection of Star Wars figures.31 Mar 07:52 PM
New ZealandCash, chips, boat seized in police bustNearly 20 people have been detained after a meth-ring was allegedly busted in a large scale police operation launched across New Zealand today.30 Mar 07:41 PM
New ZealandBus leaves sick teen strandedA Tauranga mother is furious after a bus driver drove off and left her teenage son and a friend stranded after he was sick on the bus.30 Mar 09:05 AM
New ZealandPolice search Northland bush for bodyNorthland police are searching an area of isolated bush looking for the body of a missing gang member.30 Mar 05:01 AM
BusinessRefinery billowing thick black smokeBlack smoke caused by fault in Marsden Point Oil Refinery is allowed under Refining NZ's resource consent.29 Mar 07:23 PM
New ZealandTree-climbing banned as new act loomsSchool says ban will stay until there is certainty around new Health and Safety at Work Act comes into force.28 Mar 09:00 PM
New ZealandSea dramas highlight risksThree vessels came to grief in bar crossings during Easter - leading a regional authority to warn that crossing bars is the most dangerous activity.28 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandAmazing photos: Moment wave takes out fishing boatAMAZING PHOTOS: Boat engulfed and flipped over at the Coromandel's Tairua Bar.27 Mar 11:34 PM
New ZealandFinger nickin' goodA man who tried to steal chicken from behind the counter at a Hamilton KFC led police on a car and foot chase.27 Mar 06:21 PM
New ZealandBerserk steer tosses farmerA North Island farmer is on the mend after being flung more than 3m into the air by a rampaging steer.27 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFine weather rolls on for Easter breakMorning cloud and a few showers will greet most of the country this morning, but the rain is expected to clear later this afternoon.27 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandState Highway 1 reopens after crashFour-wheel drive towing a caravan collided with a truck in Warkworth.23 Mar 10:43 PM
New Zealand300 fake tickets cost school thousandsWATCH: Principal believes his pupils have been ripped off after counterfeit for school gala discovered.23 Mar 02:20 AM
New ZealandFears man following women in RedwoodsWomen in fear as man takes to following them through wood.21 Mar 05:16 AM
TravelTaupo: Here's looking at you kid ...Miriyana Alexander checks out a luxury lodge that's luring celebs to New Zealand.20 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandMan attacked by beesA 50-year-old-man has been taken to hospital in a serious condition after being stung by bees north of Auckland.19 Mar 03:37 AM
EntertainmentWOMAD music festival kicks off New Plymouth's Pukekura Park is rocking again to diverse sounds from across the globe as the annual WOMAD music festival kicks off in Taranaki.18 Mar 09:56 AM
New ZealandArmed police storm Dargaville propertyPolice are searching for a man who was believed to be holed up in a house after a serious assault.18 Mar 03:30 AM
New ZealandDo you want spies with that?Prolific peeping Tom caught crawling into the roof of Burger King restaurant to watch women on the toilet.17 Mar 08:15 PM
New ZealandHow not to move a sofaWhy you should always use a professional when moving furniture.17 Mar 12:58 AM
New ZealandSupport groups struggle with violence"There is a steady increase of women being abducted, tied up, put in the boot of cars, taken away to the bush or the beach, or their partners having utensils to bury them."16 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandMan tied up during home invasionA Napier man sustained a head wound during a violent home invasion this morning. He was tied up and beaten while his home was ransacked.14 Mar 03:34 AM
New ZealandMan beaten in home invasionPolice are hunting a group of men who assaulted and robbed a 58-year-old male at home in Napier this morning.14 Mar 03:21 AM
New ZealandWitness: 'Everyone was in shock'A man has described the horrifying moment a diver was dragged up on the beach at Mathesons Bay suffocating and "foaming from the mouth and nose".14 Mar 02:17 AM
