New ZealandSeth's mother: He's a good kidThe mother of a Tokoroa boy critically injured in a hit-and-run attack says the town is a safe place to live despite the attack.14 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandBoy 'left with tyre marks' after being chased downMother claims son had his entire body run over and was left with tyre marks on his back.14 Sep 05:30 AM
New ZealandStudent riots lead to almost 70 arrestsPolice have charged 67 people following the riots in Dunedin over the weekend as the Undie 500 event came to town.14 Sep 03:00 AM
New ZealandBoy 'critical', man charged with attempted murderAn 18-year-old Rotorua man faces attempted murder charges after a Tokoroa boy was chased and run over.14 Sep 02:00 AM
New ZealandGet tough on student rioters, Otago mayor tells policeThe mayor of Dunedin wants students involved in weekend riots to be punished without regard for their future careers.13 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandUndie 500: Rioting in Dunedin for second nightPolice ran out of pepper spray against an angry mob of around 600 during more ugly Undie 500 related scenes last night.12 Sep 08:12 PM
New ZealandVicar speaks in vile tonguesAn Auckland church leader allegedly used phrase "Jesus Christ" during a foul-mouthed outburst at Sunday School children.12 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandConflict over school rugby brawl continues A rugby disciplinary committee member is accused of not declaring a friendship with the father of the sole boy acquitted in a violent brawl.12 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandWarning for Undie 500 mobsMore than 600 people pelted officers with bottles, bricks and bicycle parts in North Dunedin last night, with concerns for more trouble tonight.12 Sep 02:47 AM
New ZealandStudent on three rape charges faces court in school uniformPolice allege the youth raped a 19-year-old Auckland woman three times between August 22 and August 23.10 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandMurder charge laid over newborn baby's deathA murder charge has been laid against a West Auckland teenager over the death of a premature baby.10 Sep 03:23 AM
New ZealandQuiz: How good is your maths?Just a third of students going to secondary school are numerate, says an Auckland Uni maths lecturer. Test your maths skills in our quiz.09 Sep 01:50 AM
New ZealandWe fail in basic maths, says lecturerJust a third of students going into secondary school are numerate. Test yourself in our mini-quiz.08 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandMax unbroken after 90m cliff fallWhen 5-year-old Max Christie slipped out of sight 90 metres down a rocky Whakapapa cliff his parents feared they wouldn't find him alive.08 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandCharges laid over boozy after-ballsPolice are prosecuting a company for allegedly supplying alcohol to minors at school after-balls.06 Sep 04:00 PM
EducationSurvey: Few students understand basic financeMost secondary school students are finishing school with a poor understanding of basic financial concepts, a survey finds.06 Sep 04:00 PM