New ZealandSwitched on staff discussed dopeSwitched on Gardener staff sold a full hydroponic set-up to undercover cops and discussed how to grow marijuana, a court has been told.08 Oct 04:17 AM
New ZealandTiger victim's true identity revealedA coroner has ruled on the true identity of the cat handler mauled to death by a tiger at a Whangarei wildlife park in 2009.05 Oct 06:32 AM
New ZealandTen shots need to stop killer tigerIt took up to 10 shots from a shotgun and rifle to kill a tiger that fatally attacked a handler at Whangarei's Zion Wildlife Park, a coroner's hearing has heard.03 Oct 01:53 AM
New ZealandClaim gardener sold to copAn undercover police officer bought marijuana seedlings from a Switched on Gardner employee inside the company's Tauranga shop, a court has been told.02 Oct 07:35 AM
New ZealandTiger not locked away day of maulingA big-cat handler fatally mauled to death by a tiger did not see a need to lock the animal away while cleaning its enclosure, a coronial inquest has heard.02 Oct 01:32 AM
New ZealandKiller tiger had attacked another manA tiger that killed a big cat handler at the Zion Wildlife Park had attacked another man a month or so before it fatally mauled Dalu MnCube, an inquest has heard.01 Oct 06:24 AM
New Zealand'Switched On' trial beginsSwitched On Gardener was described as a 'one stop shop' for cannabis growing equipment today, as the trial of five people associated with the gardening chain begins.01 Oct 05:07 AM
New ZealandTeacher considers legal actionA Northland science teacher dismissed after he supported a gay rights protest at the Catholic school is considering legal action.30 Sep 09:08 PM
New ZealandDead keeper's brother wants changeThe brother of Dalu Mncube, who was fatally mauled by a tiger, hopes a coroner's inquest recommends better prevention and protection measures for zookeepers.30 Sep 04:30 PM
New ZealandGuilty of bush murderWayne Bracken was found guilty of kidnapping and murdering Jack Davis in 2011. But co-accused Neville Dangen, 24 was found not guilty of the same charges.28 Sep 08:16 AM
New ZealandAncient reptiles star in Far NorthWhangarei's newest residents - two baby tuatara - will be among the most watched, and talked about, additions to the district ever when they go on public display today.28 Sep 03:48 AM
New ZealandTeen lucky to survive throat slittingA young man is lucky to be alive after a vicious knife attack in central Whangarei left him with his throat slashed from one side to the other.23 Sep 11:08 PM
New ZealandSupport for fired teacherCurrent and former students have thrown their support in behind a Northland Catholic school teacher who was fired after he supported a gay rights protest.20 Sep 08:55 PM
New ZealandTeacher fired over protestA Northland teacher who was suspended last month after he supported a pro-gay protest at the Catholic College he taught at has lost his job.20 Sep 05:37 AM
Official Cash RateProperty Report: Buoyant Auckland still leads the wayThe steady life in sales and prices started in the central Auckland suburbs over a year ago and has now spread across the new supercity. But as Bruce Morris reports, it's still tough going out in the provinces.04 Sep 05:30 PM
Interest ratesProperty Report: Tough in the provinces but Hamilton is stirringThe provincial towns and cities are well below their 2007 peaks, but there are signs of life south of the Bombays, reports Bruce Morris.04 Sep 05:30 PM
