New ZealandTownship evacuated as fire flares upFire crews battling a scrub fire have evacuated residents at Mangatoetoe.15 Jan 03:36 AM
New ZealandBeekeeper's death prompts quad bike warningA coroner has called for the Government to immediately investigate making the wearing of helmets compulsory and tightening other safety regulations.10 Jan 03:55 AM
New ZealandMasterton scrub fire brought under controlFirefighters have contained a large scrub fire in Masterton which was burning on about six hectares of land.03 Jan 03:11 AM
New ZealandPower restored to Wairarapa homesElectricity has been restored to the 5500 Wairarapa households that suffered power cuts after strong winds snapped power poles yesterday.25 Dec 03:07 AM
New ZealandWinner of NZ's biggest Lotto draw diesOne of the winners of New Zealand's largest ever lottery prize has died.08 Dec 02:39 AM
New ZealandEx-Marist brother guilty of sex chargesA former Marist teaching brother was today found guilty of 11 historic sex offences by a jury in the High Court at Wellington.01 Dec 04:30 AM
New ZealandQuake shakes lower North IslandMinor damage was reported in Masterton and near Otaki after a 5.4-magnitude earthquake this afternoon.28 Nov 04:44 AM
New ZealandMan found guilty of raping girlfriend's best friendA young man wept in the dock when he was found guilty today of raping his then girlfriend's best friend.10 Nov 06:36 AM
