Sixty-year-old has amassed 17 convictions involving seven victims since 1995.

Another store owner has found a fake $50 bill in the till.

Rubbish in city waterway some of the worst in long streak of illegal dumpings.

An ATM has been roughly forced open.

Rainfall of up to 40mm an hour is forecast in Northland this evening.

Judge discharges jury in Napier indecency trial involving eight complainants.

Cash flowing in - but rugby boss says big challenges face the code

Napier's Winter Deco festival is coming soon but you can see the city's style year-round.

Judge hopes trial can go ahead on Wednesday after defendant's no-show.

Veteran - and all-conquering - rugby team includes ex-national, Super Rugby and NPC reps

Motorists asked to avoid Longlands where it is understood vehicle has crashed into tree.

Few weather worries for most, but rain warning issued for one part of the country.

Motorcyclist changes plea on fourth day of trial, admits he caused death of fellow rider.

Prosecution and defence differ on movements of motorcycles before fatal crash.

All Blacks great on tough times in black jersey and latest honour for his legacy.

Where runners (and supporters) can eat, celebrate and recover this weekend.

St Patrick's School one of first to welcome bilingual signs.

David Lothian was in jail for murder when he threatened a "nark", not knowing he had died.

"Through the Eyes of a Child" is an exhibition of 33 photographs taken by kindy tamariki.

"We're not immune from harm."

Widow says no life sentence will ever match family's life sentence without husband.

Mongrel Mob member jailed for 27 months for having firearms cut down to pistols.

It's a mixed bag of weather this Easter.

When is a myth not a myth? When you find out it's real.

The striker waited, poised breathlessly for a dolphin to break the surface of the water.

Operation Bloodhound has led to another arrest.