New ZealandPolice working to improve systems - BroadThe IPCA has released the second part of its report into the handling of child abuse cases by police.16 Feb 11:00 PM
New ZealandImpaled cycle rider back on her feetA quiet ride for Claire van Schaik ended with her lying in agony on the road with a set of handlebars embedded 10cm into her stomach.09 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandEmergency landing at Blenheim AirportA plane carrying 44 people has safely made an emergency landing at Blenheim Airport, despite a nose wheel failure.09 Feb 03:02 AM
New ZealandTwo attacks on Dunedin police in 24 hoursThree Dunedin police officers were injured in an attack last night, the second such incident in 24 hours.06 Feb 09:57 PM
WorldFloods, Yasi stamp their mark on 2011The summer of 2011 was already going to go down in Queensland's history for all the wrong reasons.04 Feb 02:14 AM
WorldQueensland counts Yasi's huge costCyclone Yasi, despite causing massive damage, did not leave anyone dead or seriously injured.03 Feb 04:30 PM
WorldWrath of Yasi hits north QueenslandCyclone Yasi is building as a storm of unprecedented ferocity - the likes of which hasn't been seen since 1918 - and already it is lashing the Queensland coast.02 Feb 07:13 AM
World'Get out now', Queenslanders toldGet out now. Don't bother to pack your bags. Just gather your family and leave. That's the grave directive Premier Anna Bligh has made to people in low-lying parts of north Queensland under direct threat from monster Cyclone Yasi.02 Feb 02:56 AM
WorldQueensland faces 24 hrs of terror'The most serious cyclone you can have' is how Queensland Premier Anna Bligh is describing the storm set to ravage the state tonight. The storm has been upgraded to a Category Five cyclone - the most severe level imaginable.01 Feb 11:35 PM
New ZealandBach balcony collapse: 9 hurtNine people were injured when a balcony collapsed at a holiday home in Omaha, north of Auckland, late last night. The victims were taken to Auckland City and North Shore hospitals with injuries believed to range from cuts and bruises to30 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandWilma's fury leaves heroes in wakeAs the floodwaters left in the devastating trail of Cyclone Wilma subsided yesterday, so the tales of heroism and helping emerged. New Zealanders - many facing clear-ups of their own - came together to help those affected worse than 29 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandMan hospitalised after caravan blazeA man has been hospitalised with burns and cuts after a caravan was deliberately set alight in Ashburton last night.28 Jan 01:18 AM
New ZealandSoldier killed in horror smashA decorated soldier's family have spoken of their grief at his death in a crash that broke every rule.22 Jan 04:30 PM
