New ZealandWatch: The song with worldwide inputWatch: 56 students from all over the world - many who have never met face to face - show that a little teamwork can go a long way.13 Sep 01:46 AM
New ZealandDad left without power and $6500 in debtDuane Tawhai was close to tears as he told of his struggle to cope.12 Sep 09:18 PM
New Zealand'Stroke of luck' saves 83-year-old manBarrie Knightbridge was at home at Cooper's Beach last week, recovering from an illness that, according to the medical odds, he should 12 Sep 08:45 PM
New ZealandSpring sun returns with balmy 23CParts of the country are experiencing balmy summer-like temperatures as the mercury soared above 20C at lunchtime today.11 Sep 07:13 PM
New ZealandAnti-Muslim pamphlet upsets residentsThe "racist" anti-Muslim rants included in a pamphlet circulating in Whanganui have upset some locals.09 Sep 12:34 AM
New ZealandArmed police raid backpackersA popular central city backpackers has been raided by armed police in Wellington.09 Sep 12:16 AM
New ZealandGang deal: P-dealer's jail time cutA convicted meth dealer had months hacked off his sentence after convincing gang members to surrender a cache of 20 weapons.08 Sep 09:49 PM
New ZealandOrca 'super-pod' in Whangarei HarbourA "super pod" of about 25 orcas have been socialising and hunting stringrays in the Whangarei Harbour. Northland orca expert Ingrid 08 Sep 08:00 PM
New ZealandWild weather causes havocA front made its icy way up the country, bringing with it snow, sleet and freezing cold temperatures with winds of up to 120km/h.08 Sep 06:12 AM
New ZealandFamily struck by gastro gets a breakA bit of good news brought Rachel Burt to tears this week. It was just what she needed after a particularly tough time. She was 07 Sep 10:49 PM
New ZealandHas skiing wiped out at Kai Iwi?A water ski club that brings huge spin-offs to Kaipara's economy is meeting this weekend to decide its future after a bylaw proposes 07 Sep 09:32 PM
New ZealandZombie apocalypse descends on WhakaparaPeople who don't like the sight of blood or gore should probably avoid Whakapara from tomorrow as a major movie about a zombie apocalypse 07 Sep 08:53 PM
New ZealandBay employers pay out more than half a million in finesBay of Plenty employers have collectively paid out more than $548,400 over the past four years for causing serious harm to their workers07 Sep 08:00 PM
New ZealandDairy farmer fined for ill-treatment of cowsA Whangarei dairy farmer has been fined $3000 after two of his cows died on their way to an abattoir and a similar number had to be 06 Sep 09:30 PM
New ZealandDoC defends demolition processThe Department of Conservation says it's proceeding with the demolition of Aniwaniwa Visitors' Centre, despite claims it failed to 06 Sep 09:00 PM
New ZealandWhy can't this school attract teachers?Aggressive behaviour towards staff and subsequent difficulty in getting teachers, along with a breakdown in relationships, is putting 06 Sep 07:56 PM
New Zealand50th check the charm for Lotto winnerShe checked her ticket about 49 times, but despite her initial scepticism, the numbers didn't lie and a Paihia woman is now $500,000 06 Sep 12:01 AM
New ZealandQV report shows Tauranga's property boom shows no sign of slowing downHome values in Tauranga continue to soar, as QV release its latest report. Values have increased 28.5 per cent year on year and 7 06 Sep 12:00 AM
New ZealandHigh and dry on the highwayA four-wheel-drive towing a boat crashed and ended up on the wrong side of State Highway 1 south of Whangarei, narrowly missing a 05 Sep 08:40 PM
New ZealandMorning orca hunt nearly ends in tragedyAn early morning hunt for stingrays nearly ended in tragedy for an orca in Whangarei Harbour after it got stranded.05 Sep 05:35 AM
New ZealandWork spirit low among Hawke's Bay policeHawke's Bay and Gisborne police are among the least "engaged" with widespread belief they are unable to deliver on promises made to 05 Sep 01:09 AM
New ZealandGastro: Cost to council past $700,000The Havelock North water contamination crisis could cost more than $700,000 of ratepayers' money. In a Hastings District council 04 Sep 08:37 PM
New ZealandSkipper fined $25k for fishing in prohibited areaAn ocean conservationist instrumental in setting up the Poor Knights Islands marine reserve has welcomed the more than $25,000 fines 04 Sep 08:21 PM
New ZealandQuakes continue to shake East CoastThe East Coast continues to be rattled by aftershocks with several moderate quakes jolting the region overnight.04 Sep 06:14 PM
New ZealandScramble to save historic DoC buildingHeritage campaigners have launched a last-ditch effort to save an historic Waikaremoana building.02 Sep 10:00 PM
New ZealandBig aftershocks rattle East CoastAftershocks have continued to shake the North Island after it was hit by one of its biggest earthquakes in decades.02 Sep 06:49 PM
New ZealandExpert Q&A: East Cape earthquakeSeismologist Dr John Ristau answers some questions about earthquakes in the region.02 Sep 03:27 AM
New ZealandCracks, damage after strong 7.1 quakeReports of damaged homes are starting to come following this morning's 7.1 quake which triggered a tsunami warning, closed schools and temporarily stopped trains.02 Sep 01:34 AM
New ZealandEarlier earthquake a 'foreshock'Scientists say it would have been impossible to predict today's earthquake even though a tremor a day earlier was probably a foreshock.01 Sep 11:49 PM
New ZealandIs this New Zealand's safest city?This city has beaten 82 entries from cities worldwide to be recognised as a leading safe city.01 Sep 10:48 PM
New Zealand7.1 North Island quake biggest in 20 yearsThis morning's M7.1 quake is the biggest to hit the north of the North Island in more than 20 years, when a M7.2 quake struck in a similar spot in 1995.01 Sep 08:46 PM
New ZealandMeth-making 'puppet' jailed for 9.5 yearsA Whangarei teen treated as his father's "dogsbody" has been jailed for more than nine years, for his role in the country's largest 01 Sep 08:19 PM
New ZealandLive: Tsunami warning lifted following 7.1 quakeCivil Defence has cancelled the tsunami warning issued for the North Coast Regions of the North Island following this morning's 7.1 magnitude quake.01 Sep 06:38 PM
New ZealandQuake: 'I could hear things cracking'Much of the North Island was shaken awake this morning with a magnitude 7.1 earthquake felt from Northland to Wellington.01 Sep 06:24 PM
