Napier crash leaves person in critical condition
A car has burst into flames after crashing in Napier, leaving one person fighting for their life.
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Diver tells elaborate tale to explain disappearance
A Wellington diver who made headlines when he mysteriously disappeared from Titahi Bay near Porirua gave an elaborate account of being abducted when he turned up some 300km away two days later.
Tropical cyclone may reach NZ next week
A tropical cyclone formed near Fiji today is on track to bring strong winds and heavy rain to New Zealand next week, forecasters predict.
'Missing' diver pleads guilty
A man who faked his disappearance on a diving trip then turned up at a Hawkes Bay police station had claimed he'd been sexually assaulted, it emerged today as he pleaded guilty to wasting police time.
Heavy rain could cause flooding tonight and tomorrow
People in northern and eastern areas of the North Island are being advised to take precautions as heavy rains threaten to sweep across those regions tonight and tomorrow, with a possibility of flooding in coastal and low-lying areas.
Father 'sick' until hearing son safe
The father of the last New Zealander who was missing in Japan until yesterday thought the chances of son Peter Setter being alive were "tipping in the wrong direction", until the wonderful news of his survival, in one of Japan's worst hit
Missing Kiwi found alive and well
A Kiwi missing in Japan for whom authorities had "significant concerns" has been found alive and well, MFAT has confirmed.
Missing Kiwi's family still hopeful
A Hawke's Bay couple are desperate for news of their missing son who they fear may have died in the Japan disaster. Peter Setter, 45, is the only New Zealander in Japan who authorities have "significant concerns" about, following news
More than 60 arrests after $45m cannabis haul
A two-week cannabis operation in the Hawke's Bay has resulted in the seizure of about $45 million worth of cannabis plants and more than 60 arrests.
Blasts from the past and hard rockers on way
Here's more to add to your gig diary - though you'd be in a fairly unique demographic if you were after tickets to all of this lot.
Ex jockey jailed for sex offences
A former Hawke's Bay jockey has been jailed for six years for years of sexual abuse and violence against a young girl who told him in court today he had robbed her of a childhood that should have been focused on dolls and pretty pink dresse
Good taste: Syrah's comeback
Randall Graham, a founding member of Californian wine group, The Rhône Rangers, once claimed it was more difficult to get rid of a case of syrah than the clap.
Cricket: Otago topple Plunket Shield leaders
Otago made all the running en route to a fully deserved victory over Plunket Shield cricket leaders Central Districts today.
Police seek witnesses to Hastings stabbing
Police are looking for witnesses after a 35-year-old man was stabbed in the neck in Hastings last night.