KahuBathed in ancestral lightA new book and exhibition by photographer Fiona Pardington examines the historic - and now derided - practice of taking casts of people's heads to study their brains. Some were her ancestors.08 Jul 09:37 PM
New ZealandTerrible twister sucks out teen's roomChenye Hughes was asleep in her conservatory when a tornado tore through her New Plymouth...19 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandTaranaki starts tornado clean-upFirefighters have been working flat out in New Plymouth today assessing the damage after two tornadoes tore through the city early this morning.19 Jun 05:46 AM
New ZealandWoman missing in New Plymouth locatedPolice say an elderly woman who sneaked out of a New Plymouth rest home, checked herself into a motel for the night.19 Jun 12:06 AM
New ZealandCountry singer in smashA country music singer was killed when his car was sliced in two by a double-decker truck yesterday.18 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandFatal crash closes section of SH3One person is dead after a crash involving a truck and a car on State Highway 3 south of Uruti this morning.18 Jun 01:53 AM
OpinionSending a gift horse to the knacker's yardApparently, rocking horses around New Zealand have been gradually culled from playgrounds in recent years.09 Jun 09:30 PM
New ZealandBakery town fears for future Residents worry big bakery's receivership will cost them jobs and a local identity.01 Jun 05:30 PM
KahuTe Ururoa Flavell: The shark who bit HoneTe Ururoa Flavell was the catalyst for Hone Harawira's sacking from the Maori Party. Chris Barton talks to the hammerhead from Waiariki27 May 05:30 PM
EnergyPower-cable failure at rig triggers $95m claimBudget documents reveal a power cable to the Kupe gas and oil field has failed and is the subject of a $95 million insurance claim.19 May 05:30 PM
