New ZealandDNA testing to identify predatorsThe killing of 14 endangered weka by a dog on Kawau Island has prompted the Department of Conservation to introduce DNA testing.12 Sep 02:04 AM
TravelMatakana: A sample taste of the good lifeThe pretty township of Matakana is heaven for foodies, discovers Catherine Smith.27 Aug 05:30 PM
TravelA day of fun on the wild west coastJoelle Thomson has a day of adventure in Auckland's west - all the while managing to stay clean and dry, despite the dreary weather.27 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandPolice hold little hope for missing dairy farmerPolice are holding out little hope a Waikato dairy farmer is still alive, three months after he disappeared.10 Aug 10:58 PM
ConstructionCourt rejects Omaha developmentA scheme to build up to 500 homes and a visitor lodge on land behind Omaha Beach has been rejected by the Environment Court.04 Aug 04:00 PM
PropertyTwo top commercial sites in seaside centrePlenty of potential in heart of Orewa's retail precinct, writes Colin Taylor.30 Jul 05:15 PM
New ZealandCollege board fined over boiler room blastOrewa College's board of trustees has been ordered to pay almost $137,000 over a fatal boiler room explosion.27 Jul 01:57 AM
New ZealandMan in court over sex charges while on bailA man who allegedly drugged and raped a woman escort after he was given electronic bail has been remanded in custody to reappear next month.21 Jul 12:03 AM
