New Zealand'Erratic' driver was five times over legal alcohol limit during 300km journeyThe woman was tracked down by police after members of the public reported her.28 Jun 08:41 PM
KahuToxic clean-up refusal by Crown of Hāwera school site stalls Treaty of Waitangi dealHawera hapū wants Crown to clean up asbestos from claim site.25 Jun 08:13 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionProperty Insider: Graeme Hart’s businesses move; why sell a valuable Pak’nSave?Graeme Hart companies are doing a switcheroo: moving from one building to another.25 Jun 02:30 AM
New ZealandViolent history revealed of man guilty of burning his 'soulmate' to deathLeigh Beer has been found guilty of murdering Emma Field. Now his history can be revealed.21 Jun 05:44 AM
New ZealandTaranaki man found guilty of murdering 'soulmate' after setting her mattress alightEmma Field was alive but likely unconscious when the blaze took hold.21 Jun 02:14 AM
New ZealandMan accused of bedroom fire murder either a 'failed hero' or 'caught red-handed'Emma Field was alive but likely unconscious when a fire took hold of her bedroom.18 Jun 06:30 AM
New ZealandWoman allegedly murdered in bedroom blaze was unconscious, trappedEmma Field was alive when the fire took hold.17 Jun 09:00 AM
New Zealand'Shocked and mortified': TSB Bank teller stole from customers to feed gambling habitThe woman picked her victims carefully - they were either elderly or had health issues.16 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'A mum's worst nightmare': Tributes for Kiwi surfer missing off Australian beachThe father of three hasn't been seen since Friday.12 Jun 09:04 AM
New ZealandFirefighter recalls finding alleged murder victim's body in dark, burnt-out roomEmma Field was alive but likely unconscious when the blaze took hold of her bedroom.11 Jun 05:00 AM
New Zealand'I didn’t do it': Ex-mobster loses his cool while giving evidence in murder trialDefence accused him of torching the place after breaking in and assaulting the woman.10 Jun 07:00 AM
SportRugby player punched, hospitalised during post-game handshakesA player was floored by a punch as opposing players were shaking hands after a match.10 Jun 05:42 AM
Politics'Not come as a surprise': National MP referred to police over donations returnsThe New Plymouth MP was the chairman of Parliament's environment committee.07 Jun 03:54 AM
New Zealand'I was screaming': Murder-accused emotionally recalls trying to save partner from fatal fireBut he claims he can't remember much else, including how the blaze broke out.05 Jun 07:19 AM
New ZealandPolice say house fire victim died of gunshot wound, appeal for sightings of vanA Waitaanga home was extensively damaged, with a body later found at the scene.05 Jun 05:25 AM
New ZealandKoha the roaming Staffy's life on the line after killing an 18yo sun-bathing catHe was impounded and facing possible destruction while his owner was taken to court.04 Jun 08:16 AM
New Zealand'Conditioned to it': Murder-accused 'disrespectful' to partner on night of fatal fireThe 21-year-old was alive but likely unconscious when her bedroom was engulfed in flames.30 May 08:00 PM
New ZealandPolice say house fire victim died of gunshot wound, appeal for van sightingsWaitaanga home was extensively damaged with a body later found at the scene.29 May 08:48 AM
New Zealand'I love you': Parents of alleged murder victim recall their daughter’s final goodbyeThe 21 year old was alive but likely unconscious when a fire took hold and killed her.29 May 05:51 AM
New ZealandTe Matatini kapa haka competition extended to five daysThe number of rōpu able to qualify for finals hasn't changed however.28 May 09:25 PM
New Zealand'Left her to burn to death': Murder-accused allegedly torched sleeping partner's bedThe 21yo was alive but likely unconscious when her bedroom was engulfed in flames.28 May 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Govt sanctioned cultivation of cannabis': Judge's concern about legal schemeLicensed cannabis growers can currently legally obtain illicit seeds and plants.24 May 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire TrevettClaire Trevett: National MP David MacLeod comes a cropper to paperwork, will it hurt him much?OPINION: MacLeod was on a fast track to be a minister - until his paperwork went awry.21 May 01:57 AM
Politics'I'm extremely disappointed': National MP stood down for failing to declare donationsThe New Plymouth MP was the chairman of the Environment Committee.20 May 09:03 PM
New ZealandWanted man arrested, facing drugs and car theft chargesPolice made a public appeal to help locate Quaide Clements.16 May 03:36 AM
New Zealand‘Time To Kill’: Brian Tamaki’s Destiny Church tagline ‘extremely concerning’Whanganui's mayor said his council opposed any event that would cause division.14 May 08:40 PM
New ZealandHarlem Globetrotters bring trick shots to TaranakiNew Plymouth Boys' High School had two special international sports players visit.14 May 03:00 AM
New ZealandCarpark and ski field now connectedA 100m-long bridge provides a safer route across the gorge to the Manganui ski area.14 May 12:10 AM
New Zealand'Do not approach': Police appeal for sightings of wanted manPolice ask the public to phone 111 if they see 33-year-old Quaid Clements.13 May 12:34 AM
New Zealand'A poor show all-around': Drink-driver caught after hitting off-duty cop's carMatters then got worse when the driver tried to punch the officer in the face.11 May 10:00 PM
New ZealandGang member admits firing gun at rival in incident that shutdown Wellington HospitalTensions between the Black Power and Mongrel Mob members began earlier at a motel.09 May 03:22 AM
New ZealandCheating suspicions fuel frenzied scissors attack on sleeping partnerShe later phoned him from prison to coax him into telling police he lied about the attack.07 May 06:00 PM
ReviewsIlona HanneReview: A colourful show that is packed with talentIf you suffer from FOMO when it comes to theatre shows, don't read this review.06 May 08:53 PM
New ZealandGang boss 'slighted' over stealing claim leads brutal bashingThe victim was on his couch when three gang members walked into his home and attacked him.05 May 05:00 PM
