New Zealand'It wasn't a situation to run', farmer accused of assaulting burglar tells juryThe teen burglar was on his phone, and William Burr figured he was calling for help.09 May 06:27 AM
New ZealandPiopio home invasion: Farmer reveals why burglar's finger was chopped offWilliam Burr says he knew the threat of being stabbed by the teen was a real one.06 May 04:38 AM
New ZealandPiopio home invasion: St John crew told they're 'too PC' for 'dealing with black people'William Burr was upset at the injured teen being treated by St John staff.05 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandPiopio home invasion: 'I asked them to remove him from the scene' - paramedicSt John staff noticed blood splatters on kitchen cupboards and up the wall.04 May 05:04 AM
New ZealandHome invasion trial: 'I was lying in his blood', teen burglar tells courtThe 17-year-old got upset at recalling the grisly details of that day.03 May 04:45 AM
New Zealand'Give me your keys or I will f*****g kill you,' teen burglar's threatThe teen admitted going into the bedroom armed with a knife, bottle, broom and torch.02 May 11:38 PM
New ZealandTeen's finger severed by father and son after burglary goes wrongThe Crown say attack was retribution - defence counsel say the actions were out of fear.02 May 04:30 AM
New ZealandSeveral injured following three separate crashes in WaikatoThe road from Te Kumi Station Rd to Lawrence St is currently closed.25 Apr 08:49 AM
New ZealandWarm summer temperatures being recorded in late MarchOn Wednesday, Te Kuiti came in the warmest at 28.4 degrees.30 Mar 08:19 AM
New ZealandInseparable in life and death: 'I'll be seeing you soon old girl'A former Waitomo mayor died just hours after attending the funeral of his wife.29 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandDrug-driving man avoids jail after killing best mate in Piopio crashMarshall Higginson had three different types of drugs in his system that day.08 Dec 02:00 AM
New ZealandTe Kuiti's $2.5m fraudster gets more jail time after hidden bank account discoveredShe was given extra jail time, but it won't affect her parole eligibility.02 Dec 01:42 AM
New ZealandOtorohanga road rage murder: Two accused to fight charges, head to trialA two-week trial has been set down for October next year.26 Oct 12:34 AM
New ZealandDelta outbreak warning: 'We're looking at a very serious situation akin to 1918'A Māori health researcher says the Covid situation could be akin to the 1918 pandemic.07 Oct 08:49 PM
New Zealand'No jail term will be long enough': Victims of $2.5m fraud left waiting on compensationDespite the near $2.5m theft, Sharon Bradley is yet to pay a cent back.25 Sep 10:45 PM
New ZealandConvicted $2m Te Kuiti fraudster admits further $425k theftSharon Bradley's latest offending was discovered by a forensic accountant.23 Sep 03:04 AM
New ZealandSearch base stood down but hunt continues for missing familyThomas Phillips and his three young children were last seen on September 11.19 Sep 01:33 AM
New ZealandMan admits drug driving causing best mate's deathThe crash happened at Piopio on December 30, 2019.16 Sep 01:48 AM
New ZealandCommunities shocked, baffled as to what has happened to missing Otorohanga dad and kidsCommunity 'in shock' over family's disappearance.15 Sep 02:00 AM
New ZealandTe Kuiti crash: One person dead after truck, car collideTwo people are seriously injured after the crash in Te Kuiti this afternoon.13 Jul 04:57 AM
New Zealand$2m swindle: Identity revealed of fraudster who took 47 overseas tripsSharon Margaret Bradley failed in her bid to keep her name permanently secret.08 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandQueen's birthday road toll: Three dead on New Zealand's roads, equals 2020The long weekend road toll is equal to that of 2020 when three people also died.07 Jun 07:12 PM
Freight and logisticsThe town where the train stops, but you can't get on or off"Rural areas like Te Kuiti, Taumarunui, and Marton ...have been left out of the loop."07 Apr 06:21 PM
New ZealandMinistry moves against Covid conspiracy email sent by teacherA senior teacher sent conspiracy theories to at least 40 principals and teachers.12 Feb 04:25 AM
New Zealand'Dark times and dark thoughts': Small town fraudster jailed after $2m theftThe 50-year-old also has to serve half her sentence in prison.14 Jan 10:18 PM
New ZealandCAA investigating 2 helicopters crashes involving power linesBoth the helicopters were being used for agricultural spray operations at the time.18 Dec 02:29 AM
New ZealandAmbulance tipped over in Te Kūiti accidentPatient in ambulance was tipped upside down when a car slammed into it.09 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandNZ and the road ahead: Forgotten sufferers 'are really angry' about Covid spendingThe Road Ahead finds businesses and politicians working flat out - and a nation spending.19 Aug 06:00 PM
LifestyleS**** towns? No way - a charming road-trip through small-town New ZealandFinding the beauty in the small, the rural and the unexpected.13 Jun 11:00 PM
New ZealandTruck driver 'badly' trapped after vehicle rolls near MangakinoA rescue helicopter is also on its way to the scene between Mangakino and Benneydale.10 Mar 07:35 PM
New ZealandOne dead after workplace incidentWorkSafe is making inquiries after a person has died at a Waitete Rd workplace11 Feb 04:42 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNew mum loses baby, doctor removes ovary without consentMelanie Hughes did not know her ovary had been removed until some months later.06 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSunny weekend weather to remain for the weekFine weather for the country this week.19 Jan 02:03 AM
New ZealandOne person trapped after car crash in WhāngāreiAt least three people have been hurt in crashes this evening.09 Jan 07:13 AM
