New ZealandDrink-driver with kids loses licenceA woman caught three times over the drink-drive with three pre-schoolers in her car has lost her licence for seven months.28 Jan 05:18 AM
New ZealandMore chaos as cyclone sweeps pastThe North Island is in for another stormy day with heavy rain and thunderstorms as former tropical cyclone Victor sweeps past the country.27 Jan 09:34 PM
BusinessTPP: 'Rally for democracy' plannedAn anti-Trans Pacific Partnership hikoi is planned for Wellington on Saturday, ahead of next week's formal signing of the controversial trade agreement.27 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandWoman rolls vehicle near OpotikiA woman who rolled her vehicle in the Waioeka Gorge near Opotiki suffered back injuries and was flown to hospital by helicopter.27 Jan 04:30 PM
Freight and logistics$4bn fix to unblock the jamsBusiness leaders have welcomed Prime Minister John Key's State of the Nation address - but one has indicated disappointment on the housing front.27 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFlat out fans spike power useAucklanders are cranking up the air con to cope with the rising heat and humidity this week, causing a spike in electricity usage, Transpower says.27 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandSecurity guard robbed at gunpointA security guard has been robbed at gunpoint outside a Whakatane supermarket this morning, police say.27 Jan 01:24 AM
New ZealandDriver stuck after truck 'tipped over'Emergency workers are trying to free the driver of a truck which has "tipped over" on State Highway 1, just north of the Bryderwyn Range Hills in Northland.27 Jan 01:15 AM
Freight and logisticsCity rail link: Govt too slow - LabourJohn Key outlines plan to make an early start on the main works of Auckland's $2.5b city rail link. But Andrew Little says the commitment should have come long ago.26 Jan 11:30 PM
New ZealandWoman dies while diving in WellingtonA man said he was at home when he heard screams for help about 100 metres from shore at his Owhiro Bay Parade home.26 Jan 12:07 AM
New ZealandLarge swell closes parts of Mount beachA king tide has created dangerous conditions and beach-goers should stay away from the water's edge.25 Jan 10:00 PM
New ZealandElderly woman hit by car in Te KuitiThe victim is being flown to Waikato Hospital by the Westpac Waikato Air Ambulance in a serious condition.25 Jan 09:20 PM
New Zealand'One more hit and I would've been dead'Student Shashi Sharma brutally beaten assault and robbed as he delivered pizzas in Napier.25 Jan 08:09 PM
New ZealandMum shielded daughter from carWoman wrapped herself around her six-year-old girl and took full brunt of crash.25 Jan 07:26 PM
OpinionShamubeel Eaqub: House crisis puts Auckland's future at riskCOMMENT: A small and diminishing pool of people are getting wealthier by buying houses from each other, writes Shamubeel Eaqub.25 Jan 07:20 PM
New ZealandHelicopter rescue after near-drowningA 17-year-old Taupo man was taken by helicopter to hospital today after almost drowning in the sea.25 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandFire at wastewater treatment plantEmergency services are currently at a large blaze east of Rotorua's central city at Sulphur Flats.25 Jan 08:34 AM
New ZealandGeotextile material found at the MountAnother piece of geotextile material from the artificial surf reef at Mount Maunganui has been found today.25 Jan 04:13 AM
New ZealandMan arrested after Coromandel manhuntA 37-year-old man has been arrested in the Coromandel following a manhunt for an allegedly armed gang member.25 Jan 03:41 AM
New ZealandCrash: Mum and girl, 5, pinned to counterMother and child were standing in line waiting to pick up a birthday cake when car knocked them into display case.25 Jan 12:11 AM
BusinessStoush over evangelist's 3m wallTensions run high in an idyllic Northland bay after multi-millionaire evangelist is accused of breaching consent.24 Jan 07:40 PM
New ZealandGerman astronaut saves NZ bikerThe biker was trying get help for some stranded tourists when he came off the road.24 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandLifeguard's death rocks family, clubHamish Rieger spent his last lifeguard shift helping a 5-year-old with a blue-bottle jellyfish sting, and helping one of his mates out of the surf.24 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandDriving Creek's Barry Brickell diesThe man who built one of the country's best known tourist attractions has died, at the age of 80.23 Jan 09:43 PM
New ZealandBoy killed by tanker namedMourners have gathered at Otamatea Marae in Northland to pay their respects to the little boy killed when he fell off his bike into the path of a milk tanker.23 Jan 01:45 AM
New Zealand'Dead in the family home'Police are investigating a sudden death in the leafy Auckland suburb of Epsom this morning.22 Jan 09:50 PM
New ZealandWoman critical after being thrown from carA woman is in a critical condition after she was thrown from a vehicle that collided with a tree south of Auckland this morning.22 Jan 07:20 PM
New ZealandMan's throat cut while using grinderA man's throat was cut while he was using a grinder on a Waikato farm this afternoon.22 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandShock after 'baby of the family' run overRelatives of a 5-year-old who died after being hit by a milk tanker in Northland are trying to come to grips with losing "the baby of the family".22 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandTraffic building for holidaymakersHighways are clogging up north of Wellington as motorists head off for the city's anniversary weekend.22 Jan 03:12 AM
New ZealandSmoothie operators: Blender dilemmaHow many police officers does it take to undo a Nutri-Bullet blender?22 Jan 02:57 AM
New ZealandMan trapped on bathroom floor for daysAn 81-year-old Whanganui man was unable to move after falling while going to the toilet and becoming jammed against the toilet door.22 Jan 02:11 AM
