New ZealandSharples: Hiding haka a 'travesty'Maori Affairs Minister Dr Pita Sharples says he is disgusted by a rugby tournament banning performances of the haka.12 Aug 02:49 AM
New ZealandSibling burglars arrestedHamilton police are praising neighbours for helping to catch brother and sister burglars yesterday.10 Aug 10:37 PM
New ZealandUsers rate Ecstasy brands on websiteDealers are competing "like Pepsi and Coke" to sell ecstasy, says the NZ Drug Foundation, and users are rating their experiences on the web.10 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandAuckland school students suspended over 'racist' fightTwo Takapuna Grammar students have been stood down after a fight, allegedly fuelled by racist taunts, which was videoed and sent around school.10 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandGirl's 6-floor city plungeA North Shore 18-year-old is lucky to be alive after falling multiple storeys from a carpark building during a night of drinking and taking Ecstasy.09 Aug 05:30 PM
WorldIran teen faces death on sex chargeAn 18-year-old Iranian is facing imminent execution on charges of homosexuality.08 Aug 06:40 PM
New Zealand12-year-old drug dealer stuns schoolA drug dealing 12-year-old took a kilogram of cannabis to sell to his mates at an intermediate school.07 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandParents keep tech tabs on kidsMore than half of parents keep an eye on their children by checking their social networking online.07 Aug 05:30 PM
LifestyleWe really need to talk about condoms...Janie McKeon was caught off guard last year when, at the age of 17, her son's girlfriend came to stay. 07 Aug 05:30 PM
WorldUS toddler baked in minibusA two-year-old girl baked to death in a minibus after the driver forgot she was there and accidentally locked her inside.07 Aug 05:30 PM
LifestyleTeen tortureThe teenage years are fraught for both teens and parents and research shows the adolescent years are getting longer.07 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandGraffiti vandal sued for $33,000A vandal who caused tens of thousands of dollars worth of graffiti damage is being sued by the Auckland City Council to recover repair costs.06 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandTeen's 200km/h jaunt horrifies policeA teenage driver on a restricted licence clocked at 200km/h has been accused of "mind-boggling stupidity."06 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandTeen's death baffles parentsA shattered family is waiting for answers after a seemingly healthy teenager was found dead in bed without any apparent cause.03 Aug 04:00 PM
New ZealandArmy battling youth drinking cultureThirty-four soldiers from just one army base have faced drinking-related court charges in the first six months of this year.03 Aug 03:41 AM
TechnologyMessy online history cleaned up - for a priceHaunted by a revealing photograph from your drink-mad office party posted on Facebook? Then Gary Powers is waiting to hear from you.01 Aug 05:30 PM