New ZealandHailstorms, lightning usher in HalloweenIt was a wild day of weather for the upper North Island yesterday, but what will today bring?31 Oct 04:38 PM
New ZealandTake cover! Hail pelts AucklandThunder storms dropping hail up to the size of 20c coins are hammering parts of Auckland.31 Oct 01:03 AM
New ZealandFleeing driver pleads guiltyA young man with multiple convictions for failing to stop has admitted leading Whangarei police on a pursuit and reaching speeds of 30 Oct 10:58 PM
New ZealandMan dead after arguing, shots heardA local businessman said his wife heard a "crack".30 Oct 10:18 PM
New Zealand10 fire crews battle North Island blazesFour trucks had been sent to fire in Hikurangi this afternoon.30 Oct 03:44 AM
New ZealandPork Pie Mini bids reach nearly $25,000Bids for a yellow Mini for sale on TradeMe which stars in a remake of the classic Kiwi film <i>Goodbye Pork Pie</i> have reached nearly $25,000.29 Oct 04:06 AM
New ZealandUnseasonable cold snap this weekendAn unseasonable cold snap will be felt in much of the country over the weekend as a front moves over the North Island.28 Oct 06:18 PM
New ZealandCouple jailed over elderly neglectA Taranaki couple have been sentenced to nearly three years imprisonment for a horrendous case of neglect towards elderly woman.28 Oct 02:18 AM
New ZealandMan killed in crash was Te Puke teenThe victim of a three-car crash near Te Puke on Friday was a local teen.28 Oct 01:58 AM
New ZealandProtest against uni's killing of 11,358 animalsA cardboard heart representing each animal that died in University of Otago teaching and research last year was hung on the building 27 Oct 09:47 PM
New ZealandSpecial delivery for dog bite victimAs the wrapping was torn off to reveal a brand new PlayStation 4, 6-year-old Tyree Walters was quick to filter through the pack of 27 Oct 07:00 PM
New ZealandMan admits $10,000 tobacco burglariesA young Whangarei man has admitted stealing tobacco products worth nearly $10,000 after breaking into two service stations. Joseph 26 Oct 08:40 PM
New ZealandMan allegedly abducted at gunpointKaitaia police were yesterday interviewing a 15-year-old boy after a Takahue man was allegedly abducted from his home at gunpoint 26 Oct 08:10 PM
New ZealandMan who sparked callout pleads guiltyA Whangarei man has pleaded guilty at the start of his jury trial to charges relating to an Armed Offenders' Squad callout after reports 26 Oct 08:00 PM
New ZealandNapier dean reinstated following appealA Hawke's Bay dean stood down for having extra-marital affairs 25 years ago has been reinstated. In May the Dean of Napier Cathedral26 Oct 04:00 PM
TechnologyAPPEAL: Dog attack victim's PS3 stolenPeople say that music has a healing power. And in 6-year-old Tyree Walters' case, he has plenty of healing to do. Tyree's PS3 was 25 Oct 07:55 PM
New ZealandOrca encounter 'magical' experience (+video)A drive in the rain to escape cabin fever in the family bach over the long weekend resulted in a "magical" experience for Jane Tarrant. Driving 25 Oct 07:30 PM
New ZealandThieves burgle home of boy in hospitalAs six-year-old Tyree Walters lay in hospital in agony with 30 stitches to his face and chest from a vicious dog attack heartless thieves burgled his home.25 Oct 06:00 PM
EntertainmentKiwi musician with 12m Facebook viewsA Northland farmer's first attempt at releasing a song internationally via social media has clocked up a whopping 12 million Facebook views.25 Oct 07:30 AM
New ZealandRetailers caught selling tobacco to minorsNorthland Health Officials were very disappointed three Northland retailers were prepared to sell cigarettes to minors in a controlled 23 Oct 07:14 PM
New ZealandDrivers cut from cars in horror crashTwo people were taken to hospital with suspected serious injuries after a head-on crash north of Napier yesterday. The crash involving 23 Oct 04:13 PM
New ZealandWoman punched in Hastings dairy raidA 17-year-old female faces a serious assault charge after a woman shopkeeper was bashed when she interrupted teenagers allegedly stealing 23 Oct 04:00 PM
TravelFinding magic in WaitomoEveline Harvey finds magic above and below ground in Waitomo.23 Oct 12:00 AM
New ZealandWoman critical after head-on crash closes State Highway 1 at PaekakarikiThree people have been rushed to hospital following a head-on collision just south of Paekakariki, Wellington.22 Oct 10:06 PM
New ZealandHow Destiny turned our lives aroundTwo women from high-profile fractured relationships have found solace with Destiny Church.22 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandHoliday traffic: Congestion easesCongestion north of Auckland and around Wellington has eased, NZ Transport Agency says.22 Oct 12:38 AM
OpinionWhat's the fuss about the Coromandel?COMMENT: As a child of the Central North Island I can't think of a better place to be than the Bay of Plenty.21 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandIs this the strangest competition ever?Oysters thrown on concrete, slurped off a belly button and sucked from the toe of a shoe. These are some of the ways oysters were 20 Oct 08:30 PM
BusinessIconic Tirau sheep, ram for saleThe vendors, who are retiring, established the corrugated iron theme for the Waikato town.20 Oct 05:51 PM
New ZealandLabour Weekend: Warm, dry & 3 days off!It should be a fine Labour weekend for most Kiwis, with a high set to arrive on Saturday.20 Oct 06:53 AM
New ZealandPolice confirm remains as Levin manPolice today confirmed the identity of the remains as Palmiro MacDonald, who was last seen in Levin on March 23.20 Oct 02:16 AM
New ZealandMum lauds free school lunch packsRachael Beardsall says she and her partner have had to go without to ensure their three children do not starve. So when she heard 19 Oct 09:00 PM
New ZealandElderly driver lucky to escape crashAn elderly woman was lucky to escape serious injury yesterday when her car was hit from behind.19 Oct 08:20 PM
New ZealandDriveway death: 'My mum's passed away'Shocked family members have gathered in mourning after a woman died in a car that crashed down a driveway in West Auckland.19 Oct 03:08 AM
