New ZealandPupils' boozy late-night party prompts school to ban ballsNew Zealand's biggest secondary school bans school balls after parents helped students to organise a boozy after-ball function.31 Aug 04:00 PM
New ZealandNorthcote shop owner takes on might of Coca-ColaAn Auckland man is gunning for soft drink giant Coca-Cola Amatil.31 Aug 06:45 AM
New ZealandHostage drama ends, lawyer blames 'episodes'Convicted murderer George Baker has released a fellow prisoner who he took hostage yesterday.27 Aug 09:01 PM
New ZealandHostage taker among New Zealand's worstGeorge Baker (above left) murdered Liam Ashley (above right) in the back of a prison van three years ago. Police and prison officials are now trying to prevent another tragedy, after Baker took a hostage at Auckland Prison this afternoon.27 Aug 10:14 AM
Lifestyle<i>The Engine Room</i>, Northcote PointNici Wickes finds The Engine Room's goats' cheese souffle is worth breaking every dietary rule for.19 Aug 04:00 PM
New ZealandBashing victim forgives her attackersStudent set upon with metal bars while walking home last year says she hopes her attackers learn a lesson in jail.19 Aug 04:00 PM
New ZealandFour accused of North Shore attacks guiltyFour young men accused of a violent rampage on the North Shore last year plead guilty to all charges.19 Aug 03:45 AM
New ZealandPuffer fish toxin blamed for deaths of two dogsTetrodotoxin found in the dead dogs' vomit and in a sea slug sample taken from Narrow Neck Beach.14 Aug 04:00 PM
New ZealandGulf ban extends to fishing, divingWater sports have been cancelled and fishermen warned to stay off the entire Hauraki Gulf this weekend.07 Aug 04:00 PM
New ZealandMoment of terror: Bank robbed at gunpointTerrified bank customers cowered as a man pointed his pistol at tellers and ordered them to hand over their money. 07 Aug 04:00 PM
New ZealandAlbany bank robbed at gunpointNorth Shore police are seeking an Asian man in connection with this afternoon's robbery.07 Aug 07:17 AM
New ZealandSkeleton in creek believed to be female - policePolice are awaiting post mortem results but believe body may be female.06 Aug 04:37 AM
New ZealandSkeleton could have been in creek for monthsPolice investigating the discovery of a skeleton in a reserve say it could have been there for months.05 Aug 11:35 PM
New ZealandDog and fish deaths may not be linked - scientistsResearchers believe they may be dealing with two or even three unrelated causes of illness in the Hauraki Gulf.05 Aug 04:00 PM