EmploymentPike River staff will be cut - WhittallPike River Coal will have to reduce its workforce when it is ready to re-establish operations, but CEO Peter Whittall says reports of possible receivership were "extremely premature".07 Dec 11:34 PM
OpinionEric Thompson<i>Eric Thompson:</i> No happy ending for fleeing foolsWhat a great incentive to stop when the police ask you, because if you don't you might die as a result of your own stupidity.07 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandAgony after crash but ACC says 'no'A woman whose car was spun across three lanes in an accident on the Southern Motorway has been refused accident compensation for her back injury on the grounds that her spinal problem is "degenerative".07 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandPolice will continue to pursue offenders - CollinsPolice cannot stop chasing offenders or the practice of driving off will become more common, the Police Minister says.05 Dec 10:33 PM
New ZealandPerson struck by bus in AucklandA traffic control worker has said a person had been hit by a bus but did not have anymore information. Watch05 Dec 09:06 PM
New ZealandPike River: Cooling operation underwayAn operation has begun to extinguish the fire coming from the vent shaft of the Pike River mine and cool the surrounding concrete pad, using water pumped up from a nearby creek.05 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandOne-year-old chokes on TwistieA one-year-old baby is in a serious condition in Waikato Hospital after choking on a Twistie on Friday. The baby was brought in to Te Kuiti Hospital in the afternoon with choking and seizures after reportedly eating a "Twistie" snack.05 Dec 01:55 AM
New ZealandPolice investigate Waikato hit-and-runPolice are hunting a hit-and-driver who ran into a group of men fighting in central Hamilton overnight.03 Dec 11:50 PM
New ZealandDriver charged over cycling deathsA Matamata woman has been charged with three counts of careless driving causing death.03 Dec 10:51 PM
New ZealandMinor crime led to all killer chasesAll police chases which led to a record 14 deaths this year were sparked by minor offences, rather than serious crimes, figures released to the <i>Herald</i> under the Official Information Act reveal.03 Dec 04:30 PM
