New ZealandThames childcare centre licence cancelled for breachAn investigation into multiple complaints has forced the Ministry to cancel its licence.06 Sep 05:29 AM
New ZealandHawke's Bay experiences chaotic weatherRegion has taken a soaking with howling winds expected to rise to severe gales.06 Sep 03:16 AM
New ZealandPolice dog makes slow recovery after surgeryPolice dog Dirk making slow recovery after surgery at Massey University.06 Sep 03:13 AM
BusinessEscape jet, bunkers: US tycoons' NZ doomsday planRich Americans are increasingly viewing New Zealand as their post-apocalyptic escape plan.05 Sep 06:34 PM
New ZealandCar critically injures pedestrian in WaikatoThe incident occurred this evening shortly before 9pm in the Waipa District.05 Sep 09:55 AM
New ZealandPorts of Auckland worker killed in incident namedEmergency services rushed to the scene on Ferguson Wharf in the early hours of August 27.05 Sep 09:24 AM
New ZealandArmed police callout in NapierFew details emerge from Napier police operation.05 Sep 06:58 AM
New Zealand10yo 'showed great instincts' when approached after school, police sayPolice would like to speak to anyone with information about Hamilton abduction bid.04 Sep 08:17 AM
New ZealandBus seat row: 'It's treating people like sheep and cattle'Change described as "part of the new normal" to boost capacity without cost of more buses.04 Sep 01:11 AM
New ZealandHastings police station evacuated after fireMinor damage was sustained to one cell in the police station.03 Sep 08:32 AM
New ZealandPerson seriously injured in liquor store robberyPolice are reporting that three offenders were involved.03 Sep 08:04 AM
New ZealandDeadly blast: Police guard property where person killedA body was found after an explosion ripped through a West Auckland property.03 Sep 06:40 AM
New ZealandBlast of polar air pushing up the North Island, heavy rain hammering the capital and heading eastSome "beefy showers" and a few thunderstorms have also hit near Auckland this afternoon.03 Sep 04:14 AM
New ZealandSpring sting: Snow, showers and southerlies set to strike NZThe transition from Winter to Spring often brings turbulent weather, MetService says.02 Sep 10:06 PM
EnvironmentSt Johns Hill School giving environmental workshopSt Johns Hill School showing other educators how to be an 'enviroschool'02 Sep 08:15 PM
New ZealandAugust angst: 13 die on NZ roads in past weekThe final week of August has been a shocker for road users.02 Sep 10:37 AM
New ZealandAll Blacks host camps throughout regionsThe All Blacks will take on Argentina in Nelson, the first test match in the province02 Sep 04:53 AM
New ZealandWild weather: Winter's gone but the bad weather isn'tCold winds, thunderstorms and snow are expected as a trough moves over the country.02 Sep 04:08 AM
New ZealandSpring storm: Snow, rain and wild weather set to strikeRain and thunder expected in central New Zealand, as snow hits parts of the South Island.01 Sep 08:28 PM
New ZealandHelen Clark new patron for National Council of WomenViolence against women a 'national crisis', the former PM says.01 Sep 03:19 AM
New ZealandSpring has sprung but snow, rain and gale force winds on the wayIf you were hoping for a warm start to spring, you'll be disappointed.01 Sep 12:34 AM
New Zealand50 flights cancelled, delayed: Auckland Airport affected by fogSpring has started off a bit foggy, but the weather is set to improve.31 Aug 06:18 PM
New ZealandTeen killed, man arrested after fatal Taranaki crashThe crash occurred on Devon Rd, Brixton, near Waitara around 6am today.28 Aug 07:10 AM
New ZealandPolice seek information after Wellington school burglaryValuable equipment taken in Newtown Primary School burglary over the weekend.28 Aug 06:43 AM
New ZealandRolled logging truck blocks Manawatu roadNo one appears to be injured in the incident.28 Aug 05:21 AM
CrimePossibly more than 100 gang members at present in WhanganuiProbably more than 100 gang members in Whanganui at the moment say police27 Aug 04:00 PM
New ZealandMultiple people in police custody after Whanganui raidsA number of firearms, firearm parts and ammunition was among the items found.27 Aug 05:58 AM
New Zealand'That's not $6000 - that's $6 million!': Auckland couple's Powerball shockWinner only realised he had won when he checked his emails on Sunday.27 Aug 04:30 AM
New ZealandHunter accidentally shoots himselfThe Auckland Westpac Rescue Helicopter responded to the callout around 2pm today.26 Aug 08:13 AM
New ZealandFacebook wars: Papamoa Link members fight over new group colourOther colours that could have received votes included red, yellow and orange.26 Aug 07:37 AM
New ZealandAuckland DHB apologises for deadly 'unfortunate experiment'The ADHB has acknowledged for the first time the experiment resulted in early death.26 Aug 06:17 AM
New ZealandWellington divers discover giant squid on beachA monster from the sea has washed up near Wellington, we're not squidding!26 Aug 05:35 AM
All Blacks'Our staff have been a little starstruck': How the Wallabies wowed WaihekeThe Aussies roused the Auckland island from a tourist off-season ahead of tonight's test.24 Aug 05:00 PM