New ZealandDriver dies in Timaru truck crashA man has died in one of two serious truck crashes that have closed roads in Timaru and Taranaki this morning.29 Jan 10:12 PM
New Zealand'Illegal' payments to teachers uncoveredTroubled schools: A school where teachers were allegedly given "illegal" payments is one of nine under Government control.29 Jan 09:52 PM
New ZealandChild porn: Pharmacist loses registrationFormer pharmacist loses registration after being convicted on child pornography charges.26 Jan 03:01 AM
New ZealandMissing man on $40 inflatable boatMissing man was "always pushing the limits", says shocked friend.25 Jan 09:15 PM
New ZealandOtaki boat tragedy: 'It started out as fun'The family of a man missing at sea after the inflatable boat he was on capsized, say they are in limbo as they wait - and hope - to get him back.25 Jan 08:30 AM
New ZealandTeenager dies in Taranaki river crossingPolice have named the teenager who drowned in a Taranaki river yesterday.23 Jan 09:49 PM
New ZealandBody of man found in river after being swept awayPolice have located the body of a man who was swept away while crossing Waiwhakaiho River near New Plymouth this afternoon.23 Jan 04:12 AM
New ZealandWeather: Wedding marquee destroyedWATCH: A South Taranaki couple have a wedding tale to tell the grandkids after ferocious weather destroyed their wedding marquee at the weekend.22 Jan 07:31 AM
VideoWatch NZH Local Focus: Whangamomona wakes up to new president... and he's nice!"We will stop paying rates to Horizons, and use the money to fund free beer on Sundays!" Made with funding from NZ On Air.Watch21 Jan 07:09 AM
New ZealandMove over Trump: Taranaki town celebrates own inaugurationWhile much of the world is focused on the United States and Donald Trump today, in the tiny township of Whangamomona in Taranaki, the focus is closer to home.21 Jan 02:20 AM
New ZealandFears strike may bring penalties for DHBsNorthland DHB risks losing $1.5 million in elective surgery funding, chief doctor says17 Jan 05:23 AM
New ZealandHospitals coping without striking doctorsUnionised resident doctors are reported to be working through the strike at some hospitals.17 Jan 12:49 AM
New ZealandHospitals full on eve of doctors' strikeDoctors' strike at 18 DHBs to disrupt care for thousands of patients16 Jan 06:46 AM
New ZealandPolice seek missing Hawera teenHawera Police want to speak to a Taranaki teen who has been missing since January 6.16 Jan 05:13 AM
New ZealandOne trapped in New Plymouth car crashFirefighters are working to free someone from a crashed car in New Plymouth.16 Jan 04:05 AM
New ZealandHospitals readying for doctors' walk-outDistrict health boards are making their final preparations for the three-day strike by unionised resident doctors that starts tomorrow morning.15 Jan 10:21 PM
New ZealandScorned wife's revenge act wins supportBig support for jilted wife Gaylyne Fowler, who was convicted of objectionable behaviour for posting nude photos of her husband's lover across a small Taranaki town.14 Jan 01:20 AM
CrimeBrave worker chases knife-wielding thiefA service station attendant chased off a knife-wielding man.13 Jan 12:31 AM
New ZealandMan with crossbow taken into custodyA man with a crossbow who had been worrying police in Taranaki is now safely locked up.07 Jan 05:35 PM
New ZealandMan with crossbow hides from policeA man with a crossbow is hiding from police in Taranaki. Police were called out to a house in Oxford Road at 4pm. They arrived at 07 Jan 08:21 AM
WorldNo evidence of 'gay hate crime'Queensland Police haven't found any evidence suggesting third party involvement in the case of a NZ man who was found under an Australian train bridge with serious injuries.06 Jan 06:50 AM
WorldKiwi victim of 'gay hate crime'A New Zealand man found under a bridge with a broken neck, back, ribs was allegedly attacked in Australia after rejecting the advances of a married man.05 Jan 07:53 PM
OpinionDialogue: An environmental crisis second to noneIt is an uncontroversial fact that the state of the country's freshwater resources has for decades been moving towards ecological collapse.04 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandKiwi's mega-12,000km trip ... to StratfordNZ adventurer to attempt never-before-tried trip - rowing from Singapore to Darwin, cycling across Australia, rowing to New Plymouth and then a 40km cycle to Stratford.03 Jan 11:08 PM
New ZealandMum's hopes for son's Kiwi eco plansFormer Kiwi tree surgeon left detailed plans for eco developments02 Jan 05:18 AM
New ZealandNZ's first babies of 2017As most Kiwis were partying to see the new year in, others were being born.01 Jan 03:28 AM
New ZealandBaby girl first to be born in 2017A baby girl born at 12.01 this morning is likely to hold the title of first New Zealander born in 2017. In fact, she could be the 31 Dec 10:44 PM
New ZealandRoad toll rises after motorcyclist diesRoad toll now equal to last summer's following death of motorcyclist.28 Dec 06:26 PM
New ZealandHoliday toll at 11 after another fatal crashThe man who was critically injured in a milk tanker crash this morning has died.28 Dec 02:23 AM
New ZealandSerious crashes mar holiday as road toll stands at 11One person has died and another two been badly injured in separate crashes as holiday traffic queues across the North Island.27 Dec 11:51 PM
New ZealandFine Boxing Day weather in storeDon't let the morning cloud fool you - it is set to be a fine Boxing Day for New Zealanders, with Central Otago tipped as the best place to be.25 Dec 06:42 PM
New ZealandXmas weather: What are we in store for?What will start out as a cloudy morning for most of the country should clear as the Christmas day wears on, but the odd shower is in store too.24 Dec 07:18 PM
New ZealandWaverley man not seen since fire on MondayPolice have serious concerns for the occupant of the Waverley home which was destroyed by a fire on Monday.23 Dec 05:34 AM
New ZealandBones found in burned house not humanA "body" discovered at a South Taranaki property completely destroyed by a fire yesterday was in fact the remains of an animal - but the search for the property's owner continues.20 Dec 08:27 AM
