New ZealandHigh-risk sex offender caught in bed with underage girlA sex offender supposed to be under constant monitoring was allegedly found in bed with a 14-year-old girl.21 Jan 06:38 PM
New ZealandMissing diver hitchhiked to Hawkes BayPolice have charged missing diver Colin Smithies with wasting police time after a $50,000 two-day search for him near Porirua turned out to be pointless - as he had hitchhiked to Hawkes Bay.13 Jan 03:42 AM
New ZealandHow did a missing Porirua diver turn up in Hawkes Bay?Police are expected to this afternoon reveal details of why a diver reported to a Hawkes Bay police station after an extensive two-day search for him near Porirua.13 Jan 02:29 AM
New ZealandMissing diver found alive and well - in Hawke's BayThe diver missing for two days near Titahi Bay has been found - after walking into a police station in Hawke's Bay.12 Jan 06:13 AM
New ZealandVolunteers boost search for missing diverThe search for a paua diver missing at Titahi Bay in Porirua resumed at first light today.11 Jan 09:07 PM
New ZealandPolice name missing Wellington diverPolice have named the paua diver missing in Titahi Bay in Porirua, who they believe may still be alive. 11 Jan 05:41 AM
New ZealandMissing diver could still be alive - policePolice say a paua diver missing in Titahi Bay in Porirua may still be alive.11 Jan 02:26 AM
New ZealandMass search for diver missing overnightMore than 40 people are searching for a diver missing near Titahi Bay, Porirua, since last night.11 Jan 12:04 AM
New ZealandGirl dies in fall while biking to dairyA 10-year-old Hamilton girl has died after cycling down a flight of stairs. The girl had been cycling to the dairy with her aunty and cousin when the accident happened.07 Jan 01:34 AM
New ZealandPiper murderer gets life sentenceThe man who admitted murdering Raymond Piper has been sentenced to life imprisonment, with a minimum non-parole period of 14 years.25 Nov 10:41 PM
New ZealandLabour's Kris Faafoi wins Mana by-electionLabour's Kris Faafoi has won the Mana by-election to become New Zealand's newest politician.20 Nov 09:24 AM
New ZealandPM mobbed by activists in ManaJohn Key was confronted by a screaming mob of Mana by-election candidate Matt McCarten's supporters, as he campaigned in Porirua today.18 Nov 02:54 AM
OpinionAudrey Young<i>Audrey Young:</i> McCarten spices up byelectionMatt McCarten has an amazing capacity to fight the fight in an uncompromising way but with an immense amount of goodwill and humour.14 Nov 11:57 PM
New ZealandMcCarten taking on ManaContesting the Mana by-election will provide a clear alternative for voters and put pressure on the major party candidates to respond, says Unite Union leader Matt McCarten.27 Oct 04:35 AM
New ZealandWellington mayoralty too close to callWellington mayor Kerry Prendergast has a nervous two-day wait to see if she holds her position.09 Oct 05:47 AM
New ZealandTrain crash north of WellingtonTwo passenger trains collided in Plimmerton, north of Wellington, this afternoon, resulting in major disruptions for commuters.30 Sep 03:45 AM
New ZealandVote-chasing Key brings out the charm in ManaJohn Key seems to assume not only that every child and baby is ticklish, but that they want to be tickled.23 Sep 07:27 AM