New ZealandWaipipi Beach skull turns headsMystery surrounds the appearance of a skull carved into the sandstone cliffs.29 Aug 12:59 AM
New ZealandMt Taranaki could erupt with less warning than scientists thoughtSleeping stratovolcano Mt Taranaki could erupt with scant warning, new study suggests.27 Aug 05:00 PM
KahuTaranaki Maunga deal gets popular tickTaranaki’s eight iwi have voted overwhelmingly to approve the redress deal.26 Aug 06:12 AM
New ZealandDirt bike ‘nightmare’: Waitara police call for help over nuisance ridersPolice have called for community help to identify dirt bike riders buzzing the town.25 Aug 07:04 AM
CrimeFarm worker death: Jurors weep as young mother acquitted of murder, guilty of manslaughterJacob Ramsay was beaten, chained to a car and towed along a tanker track.25 Aug 03:25 AM
Crime'Extremely angry': Woman incited grisly tanker track attack, Crown suggestsJacob Ramsay was beaten, chained to a car and towed along a tanker track.24 Aug 07:30 AM
CrimeMurder-accused sends 'love letter' to killer partner in prison, revealing 'no regrets'Jacob Ramsay was beaten, chained to a car and towed along a tanker track.23 Aug 05:36 AM
Crime'No, no': Murder victim still conscious when chained to car, accused claimsJacob Ramsay was beaten, chained to a car and dragged to his death.22 Aug 08:20 AM
New Zealand'You fellas are mad': Farm boss turns up to tanker track attack, hears worker was dumped in pitThe victim was beaten, chained to a car and dragged along a tanker track.21 Aug 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNPCHow your team can win the Ranfurly Shield this seasonAn analysis of your team's chances of winning the Log of Wood this season.21 Aug 05:33 AM
New ZealandLanes reduced across Auckland Harbour Bridge, country in for a wet and windy dayA strong wind watch is in place for Northland and Auckland.20 Aug 05:00 PM
KahuTrustees hopeful drillers will be kept off historical landsConcerns about the oil and gas industry included physical land disturbance, pollution.19 Aug 09:06 PM
New Zealand'Do you want to die?' Teen begs for life as he's pulled from car and stabbed at party"Please, please don’t, I’m only 15, I’m 15, please stop," the victim pleaded.18 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandConvicted sex offender travels world for 17 years on false passport in brother’s nameThe offending undermined New Zealand's immigration system worldwide, a judge says.18 Aug 02:37 AM
Crime'Manifestly inadequate': Crown to appeal sentence of teen Mobster involved in murderHome detention is not appropriate given the seriousness of the crime, the Crown stated.17 Aug 09:00 PM
Crime‘Manipulative’ farm equipment dealer rips off 25 customers to tune of $360kThe offending spanned two years and continued even after he was arrested for the crimes.16 Aug 05:00 PM
Crime'I couldn't watch': Witness recalls chained victim being dragged to his death'You don’t need to do this, you know, it’s not too late,' the man pleaded with the killer.16 Aug 06:30 AM
New ZealandWind farm backers open office in HāweraTaranaki Offshore Partnership says it wants to keep those most affected in the loop.15 Aug 07:40 PM
Crime'Kill him': Witness claims hearing female order the death of farm worker who was beaten, draggedPeople were yelling, there was a repetitive 'thud' and two days later a body was found.15 Aug 06:00 AM
KahuFinal push for Taranaki maunga deal before electionUri (descendants) of the eight iwi of Taranaki have until August 16 at 5pm to vote.15 Aug 02:02 AM
New Zealand‘We’re going to miss him forever’: Superstar cat 'went out on his own terms'Rodney the cat spent his last days "sun-puddling" in Otamatea.14 Aug 11:16 PM
Crime'Nearby smiling': Young mum accused in murder of man who was beaten, chained and draggedShe allegedly smiled as the assault unfolded and stopped a person from intervening.14 Aug 07:11 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThree-way partnership for Ōhakune housing developmentThe Ruapehu housing development will cater for different needs.13 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandHair of woman's dead son stolen by man who lost his own child's ashesThe thief took the woman's locket which contained the irreplaceable item.10 Aug 01:07 AM
KahuAirana Ngarewa releases debut novel The Bone TreeAirana Ngarewa releases debut novel The Bone Tree at the Pātea Māori Club.09 Aug 09:25 PM
New ZealandSnow closes roads, falling in Wellington hills, as temperatures plummetThe cold blast will continue to creep up the country today.09 Aug 08:07 PM
CrimeDoctor caught drunk behind the wheel of his Jaguar, racks up fourth convictionThe GP fell off the wagon following news of a family tragedy. He is now on home detention.09 Aug 07:00 AM
Crime'Three-way stabathon': Alcohol-fuelled family gathering turns bloodyParty guests 'were all on the ground together stabbing away furiously', says defence.07 Aug 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandYoung Pātea shearer wins title in WalesBlake Mitchell got into shearing thanks to his Whanganui-based uncle.06 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandGPs close their books to new patients: Appointment wait reaches four weeksStruggling to see your GP? You’re not alone.04 Aug 06:28 PM
New ZealandArson charge after South Taranaki hall fireA man has been remanded in custody on one charge of arson.03 Aug 08:26 PM
KahuTreaty of Waitangi settlement 'just crumbs off the table. But the healing has to start''This piece of justice will re-energise and boost all the peoples in this area.'02 Aug 10:58 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandCouncil boss says $22 million spend on contractors and consultants 'good thing'“You might need some real specialist advice for one project and you never need it again."02 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Wazz': Drug overdoses putting pressure on Taranaki hospitalsThe drug, commonly referred to as “Wazz”, has caused a number of overdoses01 Aug 04:53 AM
