New ZealandTeen charged in fatal high-speed Kumeū crash Elliot New, 16, died in hospital on July 1 after the single-vehicle crash in late June.13 Aug 06:25 AM
New ZealandLest we forget: Afghan war hero finally honoured with public memorialRory Malone died in 2012 and a memorial has finally been held for him in Riverhead today. 12 Apr 03:33 AM
New ZealandBarking up the wrong tree: Dog rescued after possum pursuit left it stranded on branchArborist and firefighter coax pooch off her 'precarious' perch 8m up.24 Jul 12:21 AM
New ZealandCancer nurse's shock diagnosis and the promise between friends that may have saved her life07 Oct 03:29 AM
PremiumPremiumAged careMega 422-unit retirement village faces opposition from AT, councilCouncil submissions cited 'significant concerns' about the plans, and potential flooding.21 Mar 04:35 AM
New ZealandOne dead after car crashes into tree in RiverheadThe car hit a tree on a straight stretch of road in Riverhead.28 May 11:00 PM
New ZealandDelta put paid to their first wedding day - Omicron won't spoil their secondTheir September wedding postponement won't be repeated, a couple vow.29 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCovid costs job, delays proposal and disrupts wedding - but bride-to-be still smilingCovid-19 might be the great disruptor. But it's no match for love.28 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland Council hits small rural communities with big rate riseAbout 7500 town and lifestyle property owners have been hit with big rate rises.27 May 05:00 PM
ConstructionNZ's biggest builder wins consent for vast housing projectSale price, vendor all suppressed in Overseas Investment Office decision.02 Feb 04:37 AM
New ZealandMurdered teen's mum: 'I will always try and keep him in prison'Hayden Taylor still denies there was a sexual element to murder of pregnant teenager.08 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandGrieving mum: Please keep my daughter's killer behind barsMum of pregnant teen pleads for her murderer to stay behind bars.28 Oct 10:51 PM
New ZealandCommunities split over free school lunchesFull list: Which schools will get free school lunches?11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFree school lunches: North Island (except Wellington)Full list: North Island schools getting free school lunches (except Wellington).11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMan who fled police in stolen vehicle arrestedThe stolen vehicle was first spotted in the Avondale area about 2.40pm.20 Jan 03:20 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand60-year anniversary: The bridge that transformed a cityA Vector light show will run on Auckland Harbour Bridge to mark its 60 years.28 May 03:00 AM
New ZealandToddler who drowned described as a 'cheeky wee monkey'Police were called to the Riverhead address around mid-afternoon on Monday.21 Mar 01:35 AM
New ZealandChild drowns in pool at RiverheadA child has drowned at a property in Riverhead this afternoon.18 Mar 05:51 AM
New ZealandSafety improvements for road Johnny Danger died onBetween 2008 and 2017 there were nine deaths on the Dairy Flat Highway.21 Nov 05:38 AM
New ZealandHe made a replica cop car – but police won't let him drive itPolice "jealous"of his replica, owner says.08 Sep 08:40 PM
New ZealandMotorcyclist seriously injured in crashThe road has now been reopened and the serious crash unit is investigating.30 May 07:58 AM
New ZealandPolice: Rapist Colin Mitchell 'where he belongs'Police have spoken about the sentencing of Riverhead quarry attacker Colin Mitchell.17 May 11:32 PM
New ZealandAuckland truck driver by day; a prowling rapist by nightSuppression orders stopping full details of Colin Mitchell trial being reported lifted.02 Mar 01:22 AM
New ZealandRevealed: Quarry attacker's dark past - a serial rapistRiverhead quarry attacker is convicted rapist who was also on trial for 1992 attack01 Mar 11:07 PM
New ZealandRiverhead quarry trial: Jury to deliberateThe jury in the Riverhead quarry trial have retired to deliberate.27 Feb 10:15 PM
New ZealandTerror in the dark: Riverhead quarry victim's survival battleA night of fun turned to utter terror for a woman who was kidnapped and assaulted.27 Feb 09:41 PM
New ZealandRiverhead quarry trial: Jury 'must be sure'Riverhead quarry attack accused's defence lawyer has given his closing address to jury.27 Feb 03:03 AM