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
Lifestyle‘My new lease on life’: Kiwi woman's third bout with cancerRather than living in fear, Mary Dobson is embracing an adventure-filled future.29 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Taranaki paramedic on the trauma of saving livesMark Belchamber wrote a book to help him deal with the dark side of the job.28 Jul 08:23 PM
New ZealandHigh risk avalanche alerts issued for Tongariro, TaranakiMountain users beware - a level 4 (high risk) alert is in place for high alpine areas.28 Jul 01:58 AM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessAuckland Food Show debuts new flavours coming to Kiwi tablesThis year's Food Show kicked off today with a focus on New Zealand's small businesses.27 Jul 04:52 AM
New Zealand'Powerful' double water spouts hit TaranakiTwo water spouts have dazzled Taranaki locals.26 Jul 02:50 AM
New ZealandStratford's finest: Citizen Award recipients announcedThe six recipients have all made a substantial positive difference to their community.18 Jul 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExclusive: ‘Serious fire risk’ at hospital hostel that houses visiting doctorsUp to 50 visiting doctors and nurses could be sleeping in the building.14 Jul 11:20 PM
Crime'Celebrated': Teen gets Mongrel Mob patch following murderRei Marshall was stabbed and then repeatedly hit with a claw hammer.12 Jul 05:00 AM
New ZealandAppeal Court cuts time double murderer Nathan Frost must stay in jailThe Appeal Court has reduced the double murderer's non-parole period from 20 to 18 years.12 Jul 01:57 AM
New ZealandWaverley Fire Brigade member honoured for 25 years of serviceRaeone Wirihana first joined the brigade in 1995.09 Jul 05:00 PM
Travel17 Spots for unbelievable stargazing in NZStar trek across Aotearoa at these stunning stargazing locations.07 Jul 09:00 PM
Crime'Sophisticated setup': Cannabis-grower's operation for personal use benefited friends, tooHe said it was for his own medicinal purposes but distributed it among his friend group.05 Jul 11:10 PM
