The Police Minister says media reporting on police conduct has caused a drop in respect for the force.

A police officer was punched, stomped on and smashed in the face with his radio in Hawke's Bay this afternoon.

Head chef, Black Barn bistro, Hawke's Bay.

After hyping up the launch of its iPad in New Zealand for Friday, Apple has ignored consumers in the provinces.

A former Air Nelson flight attendant says she has no memory of having sex with a senior pilot, who was sacked over the incident and is appealing.

A large fire has gutted the offices of an iwi authority in Napier this afternoon.

Top sommelier Jean-Marie Pratt brings his global quest for tasty tipples Downunder.

Dave Dobbyn, who celebrated 30 years in music last year, is touring the majestic churches, chapels and cathedrals of New Zealand on the 2010 Classic Hits Acoustic Church Tour.

Heavy rains in the Gisborne area have closed roads and some flood waters have been contaminated by sewage.

A driver today admitted running into a 93-year-old woman on a pedestrian crossing while distracted by a text message.

Firefighters have warned of the dangers of "fire safe" clothing labels following the deaths of two men.