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 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
New ZealandStingray 'flies' into paddler's stomachA flying stingray was not quite how an Auckland teenager thought his lazy Sunday paddleboard would end.28 Dec 05:16 PM
New ZealandMan hit by boulder his fiancee kicked"It was literally just headed straight for my head"- A woman accidentally loosened a massive boulder which then tumbled towards her fiance.28 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandBoulder hits man on mountainA man had a lucky escape today when he was struck by a boulder estimated to weigh up to 100kg on Mt Ngauruhoe.28 Dec 08:00 AM
New ZealandTeen who drowned on Xmas Day namedPolice have named the teenager who drowned at Castlecliff Beach, Whanganui, on Christmas Day.28 Dec 04:49 AM
New Zealand'She's a write-off, we've got nothing'A retired sailor and his wife have lost most of their worldly possessions and their home after their yacht ran aground off Ruakaka in Northland.28 Dec 01:32 AM
New ZealandBody found on Mount Maunganui beachThe body of a foreign 22-year-old male was recovered from the surf at Mt Maunganui this morning.28 Dec 12:22 AM
New ZealandTeen pulled unconscious from beachTwo beach-goers who got into trouble in the water were flown to hospital yesterday evening.28 Dec 12:06 AM
New ZealandFire destroys Northland maraeThe whare kai, or cooking house, at Waikare Marae went up in flames around 6pm.27 Dec 08:27 PM
New ZealandClose call as man gets caught in currentA man had a close call in the water near Mangere Bridge, Auckland, this afternoon.27 Dec 01:20 AM
New ZealandMan rescued after 4WD gets stuckA man was rescued from a forest near Mount Tongariro yesterday after his vehicle got stuck while he was out exploring.27 Dec 12:57 AM
New ZealandCCTV helps track 'well known criminal'Police nabbed a "well known criminal" trying to break into cars at an Auckland supermarket after tracking him on their CCTV cameras.27 Dec 12:24 AM
New ZealandMan stung in face by jellyfishA Tauranga man was stretched out in pain on the deck of his boat after he was stung by a jellyfish while diving.26 Dec 06:36 PM
New ZealandDrowned boy a 'happy and funny' childThe toddler who drowned on Christmas Day had been missing for more than an hour before friends and family noticed he was gone, according to reports.26 Dec 06:28 PM
New ZealandWATCH: Dramatic shark encounterA Tauranga fisherman has captured the dramatic moment a 3-metre shark leapt frighteningly close to his boat.26 Dec 01:05 AM
New ZealandDo you know where this man is?Auckland Police want to locate 29 year-old John Fisiitalia in connection with an aggravated robbery incident.26 Dec 12:24 AM
New ZealandTwo hurt after bull and dog attacksTwo people have been rushed to hospital after Boxing Day animal attacks - including a 14-year-old girl in Northland and a Waikato farmer.26 Dec 12:09 AM
New ZealandMan injured in quad bike fallA man spent Christmas night in pain after falling off a quad bike yesterday evening, rescue helicopter staff say.25 Dec 11:00 PM
New ZealandHoliday traffic: Hit the road soonHolidaymakers looking to escape Auckland might want to hit the road sooner than later, transport authorities say.25 Dec 10:39 PM
