TalanoaConstable Gerard Pambuai: A voice of Papua New Guinea PidginGerard Pambuai's children know when mum is serious - she starts speaking another language.28 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandSearch continues for 79-year-old tramper missing five in Waikato forestThe woman was reported missing late on Saturday afternoon.28 Mar 05:46 AM
New ZealandPair plead not guilty in 'horrific' child abuse case, mum of kids chargedThe two people charged over the children's injuries have appeared in court.28 Mar 02:24 AM
New ZealandGisborne brawl deaths: Tangi under way for victimThe incident on Saturday night left two dead and three critically injured.28 Mar 01:20 AM
New ZealandWitness saw gloved man 'loading body into boot'; police confirm car fire death suspicious”She saw a fellah all dressed in black. Black gloves, black everything.”28 Mar 12:49 AM
New ZealandSearch under way for 79-year-old tramper missing over four days in WaikatoThe woman was reported missing late on Saturday afternoon.27 Mar 04:58 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: Ministerial roles a tangled forestOPINION: It's time to do some serious pruning.27 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandHawke's Bay police discover body after vehicle fireAn unexplained death in Flaxmere is under investigation.27 Mar 03:40 AM
New ZealandGisborne brawl deaths: Assault charge upgraded to cause grievous bodily harmIncident on Saturday night left two dead and three critically injured27 Mar 03:24 AM
New ZealandSuspicious vehicle fire in Hastings overnight, police conducting scene examinationInvestigators are conducting a scene examination at one of two fires in Hastings.26 Mar 07:28 PM
New ZealandWatch: Large fire in Christchurch engulfs two vehicles, sends smoke across cityPolice said the fire was being treated as suspicious.26 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Poor babies': Neighbour of horrifically injured children noticed girl's injured armThe neighbour said the family would walk by her house almost every day and seemed 'happy'.26 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandNo body, no gun: Killer David Benbow claims 'miscarriage of justice'Former prison guard was found guilty of murdering his childhood friend Michael McGrath.25 Mar 07:38 PM
New ZealandWatch: Why six thieves abandoned this liquor store ram raidThere were at least five other car-related crimes in Rotorua overnight on Saturday.25 Mar 07:27 PM
New ZealandVehicles seized as dozens caught out by Hawke's Bay drink-driving stingTwelve vehicles were taken off drivers who had been caught more than once.25 Mar 07:23 PM
New ZealandMissing 85-year-old found safe in Te Awamutu after police appealPaul was last seen in Te Awamutu about 4pm yesterday.25 Mar 07:04 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Sad echoes of Baby Ru in 'horrific' Lower Hutt child abuse caseOnce again the adults involved have closed ranks.25 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandSafety fears as police prepare to pull back from distress callsMental Health Minister Matt Doocey says a plan will be presented to Cabinet next month.25 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Loving dad': Man killed in Gisborne party brawl had recently become a fatherThe brawl was sparked when two uninvited guests turned up at a 21st birthday celebration.25 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Tragically taken': Man celebrating 21st birthday and gang member killed in Gisborne brawlFamily members said he was 'taken from us on what was meant to be his special night'.25 Mar 03:38 AM
PoliticsWatch: Willis announces early childhood boost of up to $75 a week for parentsAll families earning up to $180,000 with childcare costs are eligible.25 Mar 03:11 AM
New ZealandPerson comes forward to police after two siblings found 'severely abused'Two children with severe injuries were hospitalised last week.24 Mar 11:44 PM
New Zealand'I heard all the screaming': Neighbour describes mass brawl that killed twoA neighbour says she saw a lot of young people involved in the brawl.24 Mar 10:13 PM
New ZealandFour hospitalised following single-vehicle crash in East AucklandEmergency services received reports of a crash on Gracechurch Drive about 7.10pm.24 Mar 04:17 PM
New Zealand'Ruined my life': Luxury yacht skipper loses $400k in scam, faces accused 'mule' in courtHe thought he was investing $400k in a HSBC term deposit. But it was all a scam.24 Mar 06:32 AM
CrimeFrom hotshot Ferrari-driving property developer to prisonPolice caught him in two meth import schemes at Auckland Airport and Ports of Auckland.22 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandNZ First candidate loses $200k in scam, slams 'inept' banking regulationsKiwibank refused to divulge account details to the victim, suggesting he contact the SFO.22 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandPerson dies in North Otago single-vehicle crashEmergency services responded to the crash about 9:30am.22 Mar 07:30 AM
New Zealand'Big bill coming his way': Cattle killed after hit by truckLoose cattle near Eskdale cause chaos.22 Mar 03:22 AM
New ZealandChildren found with brain bleeds and broken bones: Family known to police and Oranga TamarikiThe older child had brain bleeds, lacerations to their internal organs and broken bones.22 Mar 03:15 AM
New ZealandMan's conviction for obstructing police officer overturned due to impact on his mana'Powerful evidence' presented to High Court, judgment says.22 Mar 12:35 AM
New ZealandMan whose body was found in sinkhole identified, family pay tributeHis body was found after his family raised concerns they hadn't heard from him.22 Mar 12:26 AM
New ZealandSchool rivalry: Teens charged after brutal bottle attack on studentBoys referred to Youth Aid as police vow to take hard line on violent assaults.21 Mar 10:49 PM
New ZealandMan arrested after five arsons across Auckland in eight monthsFour of the fires were at residential properties, causing considerable damage.21 Mar 03:35 AM