New ZealandThugs bash girl, 9, with her bikeA nine-year-old girl is on crutches and terrified of going anywhere on her own after she was viciously assaulted by a group of drunken thugs - in broad daylight.11 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandYouth in holding pattern as recession bites northThe impacts of the global financial crisis hit are ingrained in our communities.10 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandNew CYF probe into caregiversNew and "very serious" allegations have been made against two Child, Youth and Family caregivers already facing more than 30 abuse charges.03 Jun 05:30 PM
TravelWellsford: Taking in some country airMid-term and looking for a rest from routine, Danielle Wright gathered up her family and their gumboots, and headed for the hills.08 Apr 05:30 PM
LifestyleFive of the best: Auckland Council parks for horse ridingOur four-legged beasts can now share the love in Auckland parks.06 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandThree killed in weekend crashesThree people have died on the roads so far this weekend in crashes near Wellsford, in the Far North and in west Auckland.19 Dec 06:33 AM
TravelAtiu Creek Regional Park: Spring's great giftLiz Light celebrates the sun's warmth with a walk in Atiu Creek Regional Park.20 Nov 10:00 PM
KahuSurvivor of massacre nearly loses life againThe owner of the only pup to survive a massacre of more than 30 dogs believes it has been the victim of a poisoning attempt.26 Jul 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Bring it on' - shot dogs' owner welcomes jury trialRowan Hargreaves said he looked forward to seeing the men accused of shooting 33 of his dogs facing charges before a jury.04 May 05:10 AM
New ZealandNo regrets over dog massacreThe man who took part in the gruesome Wellsford massacre of 33 dogs insisted that his conscience was clear last night.30 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandPolice question man over dog massacreThree police cars were last night at the property of one of the men believed to have shot 33 dogs.29 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandSPCA staff offered counselling after dog massacreSPCA staff who inspected carcasses of 33 dogs slaughtered in Northland earlier this week have been offered counselling.28 Jan 08:48 PM
New Zealand'Haunting scene of death and destruction' - SPCA describes dog massacreSPCA inspectors sent to the scene of a mass killing of dogs have described it as a 'frightening example of animal abuse.'28 Jan 07:00 AM
New Zealand33 dogs massacred in 'rifle-killing frenzy'A dispute between two neighbours has led to the slaughter of 33 dogs.27 Jan 03:00 PM
ManufacturingClosure hits founder hardAfter laying off 105 staff seven months ago, Irwin Industrial Tools is to close for good just before Christmas.16 Nov 03:00 PM