BusinessProperty hot spots to watch in 2016The four sought-after suburbs have robust transport links, well-planned infrastructure and attractive entertainment hubs.02 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan in hospital after diving accidentPolice were unsure how the diver got into trouble, but confirmed he was in a serious condition.02 Jan 02:01 AM
New ZealandMan who died after NYE assault namedThe victim of a brutal New Year's Eve assault, who died in Whangarei Hospital yesterday, was Kaitaia man Lee Rata.02 Jan 01:03 AM
TravelWaipu: Freedom caving in the limestone landscapeKelly Lynch soaks up the old-world feeling in Waipu's ancient caves.02 Jan 12:30 AM
New ZealandWoman scares off burglarsA woman confronted and scared off two burglars who broke into her house.02 Jan 12:08 AM
New ZealandFour injured in East Coast crashThe single-car crash happened on State Highway 35, near Tologa Bay.01 Jan 11:34 PM
TravelTauranga: As close to heavenly as you can getPatricia Greig has a fairy tale stay at a luxury country house near Tauranga.01 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandTwo in hospital after brothel incidentTwo people rushed to hospital from an Auckland brothel this morning are believed to have ingested the drug GHB, police say.01 Jan 10:17 PM
New ZealandPolice investigating Whangamata assaultPolice are investigating an assault which happened in the early hours of Tuesday in Whangamata.01 Jan 07:24 PM
New ZealandMan drowns at Kaiate FallsA 29-year-old man has drowned at Kaiate Falls in the Bay of Plenty.01 Jan 12:12 AM
New ZealandStorms batter holiday hot spotsSevere weather will hit New Zealand's holiday hot spots today, prompting warnings campers may need to make a fast exit.31 Dec 11:59 PM
New ZealandShark carcasses left to rot on beachCreatures died after becoming entangled in set-net.31 Dec 11:55 PM
New ZealandCar flips on Auckland motorwayEmergency services are at the scene on the Northern Motorway and the Waitemata Serious Crash Unit has arrived.31 Dec 06:01 AM
New ZealandSculpture damaged by 'reckless behaviour'Wellington City Council posted a picture of the smashed Moai sculpture on its Facebook page.31 Dec 02:08 AM
New ZealandBeach reopens after shark sightingBronze whaler caused concern at Coromandel's Whiritoa Beach.30 Dec 11:25 PM
New ZealandCat stuck in washing machineFirefighters turned Animal Rescue crew when they were called out to free a cat stuck in a washing machine.30 Dec 09:06 PM
New ZealandScrub fire was threat to homesEmergency services in Whangarei last night controlled a large scrub fire that threatened properties in a coastal community.30 Dec 08:15 PM
New ZealandArmed hold-up at Waikato barPolice are seeking a man who held up a Waikato bar with a cut down shotgun.30 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandThieves steal from lifeguardsThieves have stolen from lifeguards in the Far North while they were out to help a kayaker who was struggling in the water.30 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandLarge fire under controlA large scrub fire in the Northland seaside settlement of Tutukaka has officially been brought under control after initially threatening homes.30 Dec 09:41 AM
New ZealandCyclist hurt after falling 10 metresA cyclist has been seriously injured after falling down a 10m bank from his bicycle in Taupo today.30 Dec 04:21 AM
New ZealandVictims stable after three-car crashA teenager is in a serious but stable condition after her car was hit by a ute and spun into a station wagon near Paihia yesterday.30 Dec 02:19 AM
New ZealandInjured man rescued from Mt RuapehuA man who dislocated his hip on Mt Ruapehu this morning was flown to hospital.30 Dec 01:09 AM
New ZealandIf you want it, don't put a ring on itFirefighters undertook a "delicate operation" at Auckland's Middlemore Hospital this morning.30 Dec 12:50 AM
Entertainment'Everybody you meet is happy'Happy campers danced, flocked and shopped in Gisborne sunshine on the first day of the Rhythm and Vines music festival.30 Dec 12:23 AM
New ZealandAppeal for witnesses after man fallsPolice are appealing for witnesses after a man fell from an apartment building on Greys Ave early on Monday morning.30 Dec 12:17 AM
New ZealandBreak-in: Man knocked baby onto floorA man who broke into a South Auckland house knocked a newborn baby out of a bassinet onto the floor as he fled after being caught in the act.29 Dec 11:44 PM
New ZealandPolice seek man following serious assaultPolice are seeking a man in relation to a serious assault on a 63-year-old woman in Naenae last night.29 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandFestival tightens BYO rulesThe Rhythm and Vines festival kicked off in Gisborne yesterday with major changes to alcohol policy after riots broke out last year.29 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandMotorcyclist killed in crash namedThe motorcyclist who died after hitting a fence yesterday afternoon was riding with a group that included his family and friends.29 Dec 07:19 AM
New ZealandTeens on inflatable swan rescuedTwo teenage girls had to be rescued from the Manukau Harbour after drifting 1.5km off-shore on an inflatable swan.29 Dec 05:10 AM
New Zealand'Beautiful' vigil for drowned teenA candlelight vigil has been held at Castlecliff Beach for teenager Jordan James Marshall who drowned there on Christmas Day.29 Dec 04:27 AM
EntertainmentFestival-goers pack into R&VFestival-goers are packing into the Rhythm and Vines site, getting ready for the rural New Year festival.29 Dec 03:11 AM
New ZealandMan found dead on beach namedThe body recovered from the surf at Mt Maunganui has been identified as belonging to a young Nepalese man.28 Dec 09:04 PM
