New ZealandReport on Police too narrow - O'ConnorA report into police culture change is too narrowly focused and could be counter-productive, the Police Association says.18 Jan 10:08 PM
New ZealandRob Pope to retire from PoliceDeputy Commissioner Rob Pope has announced he will retire from the Police in April, when his five-year term as Deputy Commissioner: Operations ends.18 Jan 09:10 PM
New ZealandNew party drug fears for festivalSt John staff at this week's Big Day Out will be on alert for a new party drug that has emerged at other summer concerts.18 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandBoy burnt by exploding petrol in sleepoutAn 11-year-old boy received serious burns after petrol from a lawnmower exploded in the sleepout where he and a teenager were sleeping.14 Jan 12:00 AM
New ZealandSprinkler saves historic Auckland department store (+photos)One of NZ's oldest department stores escaped extensive damage when a sprinkler system activated and put out a fire which could have destroyed the building.05 Jan 07:42 PM
New ZealandTop Auckland department store hit by fireThick smoke from a fire in one of Auckland's biggest department stores poured out on to Queen St late last night, shutting major city streets.05 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandEmergency clinics in gun over surchargesAn Auckland mother is outraged that her daughter was 'ripped off' by an accident and medical clinic.04 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandHospitals hit with rush of patientsA range of causes have been blamed for hospital emergency departments being swamped by a holiday rush.03 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandMasterton scrub fire brought under controlFirefighters have contained a large scrub fire in Masterton which was burning on about six hectares of land.03 Jan 03:11 AM
New ZealandLow key New Year's mood for mostYesterday, New Year's Day, the sun settled in for the week, with a promise of hot, dry days to come.01 Jan 11:49 AM
New ZealandInjured bus driver's wife grateful to quick-thinking helpersThe wife of Ross McSheffrey, who was pinned under his own bus yesterday, has paid tribute to his rescuers.30 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandBoy, 8, in hot pool horrorAn 8-year-old boy is this morning fighting for his life after falling into a Rotorua geothermal pool as hot as 100C.29 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandGolden Bay cleans up after worst flood in 150 yearsMajor South Island roads remain closed by flooding after a storm that swept through New Zealand yesterday.29 Dec 12:46 AM
New ZealandWindy blast taste of things to comeA major storm has swept right through the country, leaving warm, summer temperatures for the rest of the week.28 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandMy Xmas gift burnt down my roomA remote-controlled toy plane given to a teenager for Christmas nearly claimed his family's lives after it set their house on fire.28 Dec 04:30 PM