New ZealandCyclist narrowly escapes falling treeVicky Johnson counted her lucky stars when a large tree fell just five minutes after she biked past late Saturday night. Ms Johnson 06 Nov 06:00 PM
New ZealandThunderstorms, hail, to lash North IslandThe top of the country is set to be lashed by thunderstorms, strong winds and hail today as a fierce front batters the island.06 Nov 05:24 PM
New ZealandThunderstorms and rain on the waySqually thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast to hit the North Island overnight, with a severe weather watch in place.05 Nov 08:33 PM
New ZealandLecturer must pay after injuring cyclistA Massey University lecturer has been sentenced on a charge of dangerous driving causing injury.04 Nov 01:37 AM
New ZealandAre you living with atrial fibrillation?Atrial fibrillation is one of New Zealand's fastest growing forms of heart disease. It is a type of irregular heart rhythm that causes 04 Nov 12:00 AM
New ZealandDesign award for Raglan propertyA Hamilton designer has been awarded two 2016 National ADNZ Resene Architectural Design Awards, announced at an award ceremony in 03 Nov 10:22 PM
New ZealandDaughter in fatal crash 'was suicidal'A coroner has heard that the father of a woman involved in a car crash, which killed a Napier kindergarten teacher, made a 111 call because she was suicidal.03 Nov 10:17 PM
New ZealandPhew: Open day offered at sewerage plantHamilton City Council is offering a rare chance to see how the city treats the millions of litres of wastewater which flows from the 03 Nov 08:44 PM
New ZealandWhangarei Lotto player wins $333,333A Whangarei Lotto player is $333,333 better off after a ticket sold at Onerahi Bookshop & Lotto won a share of Lotto First Division 03 Nov 08:00 PM
New ZealandWeather: Dry for Guy FawkesGuy Fawkes can go off with a bang in dry skies tomorrow. Despite a showery start to the weekend for the whole country, the weather 03 Nov 07:29 PM
New Zealand'He never let on how bad it was'Not wanting to bother people with his problems Paul Keesing would take pain relief - this is what led to his death as he spoke out too late.03 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandNeighbour saw fatal attack on gang leaderFrom her kitchen window, a witness at the High Court in Whanganui told the jury yesterday she saw Craig Rippon attacked "with rage02 Nov 07:43 PM
New ZealandTwo dead after Hawke's Bay crashesTwo women have died in separate Hawke's Bay crashes just hours apart.02 Nov 06:44 PM
CrimeYouth arrested for smashing shop windowA 16-year-old male was arrested in central Whangarei after he smashed the front window of a central city clothing business. Senior 01 Nov 08:00 PM
KahuExhumation would 'breach Maori custom'Digging up the body of a young Christchurch father five years after his death would be a "significant breach" of Maori custom, a court 01 Nov 03:21 AM
New ZealandTramper walks out of bush during searchAbout 30 police and Far North search and rescue volunteers and helicopter support scoured a Northland bush track for a missing tramper 31 Oct 08:00 PM
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
