New ZealandMum felt 'pressure' to leave after birthKathryn Ryan says she asked to stay longer in the maternity unit because she had suffered post-natal depression in the past and had concerns about breastfeeding.30 May 09:25 PM
New ZealandMore than $14m of cannabis seized in Bay stingCannabis plants with a street value of more than $14.6 million have been netted in the Bay in this year's cannabis and crime operation.30 May 08:21 PM
New ZealandTrain delays over after person killedWitness says driver beeped horn and tried to stop.30 May 08:19 PM
New ZealandMan who shot at house bus still at largeThe man has still not been found, but police do not believe he poses a threat to the wider public.30 May 08:05 PM
New ZealandLower Hutt fire treated as suspiciousA firefighter has been injured dealing with a blaze at a state house in Lower Hutt last night.30 May 06:29 PM
New ZealandBar under fire over 'degrading' jokesWomen have felt scared walking past "degrading and senseless" jokes on blackboard outside Hastings bar.30 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandZuri the giraffe's big trip near its endWATCH: Auckland Zoo giraffe Zuri is on a road trip to Wellington Zoo. We update her 12-hour journey down the North Island.30 May 09:34 AM
New ZealandBids for restored 1963 Humber reach $9000Wanganui Cancer Society was shocked when the owner said he wanted to donate it to auction off and raise money to help people in their community.30 May 05:20 AM
New ZealandChallenge to visit Ngaruawahia acceptedWaikato District Mayor Allan Sanson is disappointed the reporter referred to the town as "rotting" and has offered to show her around.30 May 04:39 AM
New ZealandNo comment from police after rural school cordoned offWaikato police are refusing to comment on why they cordoned off a rural school the morning after a quiz night.30 May 03:47 AM
New ZealandHousing project brings families joyTwelve families who had been struggling to find a healthy home were at the centre of celebrations in a Tauranga housing project at the weekend.29 May 11:30 PM
New ZealandResearch could prepare for eruptionsResearch into how ash clouds from a large volcanic eruption under Lake Taupo would affect the country could help with managing the disaster if it occurs.29 May 11:17 PM
New ZealandGiraffe road trip as Zuri heads to WellingtonThere is a big road trip ahead for a giraffe travelling down the North Island today.29 May 06:26 PM
New ZealandCouncil loses final say on housing landThe Government will soon release a national policy statement that will require some councils to relax restrictions on where houses can be built.29 May 06:01 PM
New ZealandPlaypark 'will attract condoms, needles'Residents of a seaside suburb are unhappy a children's playground is going ahead, saying it will attract undesirables leaving needles and condoms.29 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandBeloved classic car up for cancer society auctionA Wanganui Cancer Society volunteer has shocked the organisation by offering up his beloved classic car for auction in a bid to raise funds for them.29 May 07:01 AM
New ZealandMan crashes into power poleA 19-year-old whose car went head-on into a power pole in Waikato early this morning, is now in a stable condition.28 May 11:51 PM
New ZealandTwo charged over assault of police officerTwo young men have been charged over an assault in which a police dog handler was knocked unconscious.28 May 10:49 PM
New ZealandTwo injured after two-car crashTwo people have been injured, one seriously, after a two car crash in Pukekohe this evening.28 May 11:00 AM
New ZealandHomeless family want to 'pay it forward'A homeless family who got a state house after seeking help from a Mangere marae now want to "pay it forward" by helping others who are still sleeping in cars.28 May 03:03 AM
New ZealandDriver escapes fiery crash in NorthlandA driver escaped unhurt after the logging truck he was driving caught fire in Northland.27 May 02:21 AM
New ZealandThunderstorms, tornadoes could hitMetService is warning of more rain, squalls, strong winds, "a nasty band of thunderstorms" and even coastal tornadoes today.24 May 11:30 PM
New ZealandFuel leaking from sunken boatA boat has sunk in Coromandel Harbour causing a small amount of diesel to leak into the sea.24 May 02:09 AM
New ZealandSix injured in serious crashTwo vehicles collided just before 12.40pm today on State Highway 31, Tihiroa, north of Otorohanga.22 May 03:30 AM
New ZealandWild weather: Twisters, gales and rainThunderstorms, gale force winds and heavy rain are on the way for this afternoon.20 May 07:25 PM
New ZealandGood news for fans of Te Arai BeachA developer has backtracked on its plans to move a beachside carpark.20 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandMeasles scare shuts down Levin schoolsTwo Levin schools have closed today because of a confirmed case of measles.19 May 10:12 PM
New ZealandSmell was unusual, but flies were a shockPolice unsure how long body in Wellington flat lay undiscovered.18 May 09:43 PM
New ZealandMachine guns, assault rifles stolenEleven automatic weapons - including submachine guns and assault rifles - stolen from the gun safe.18 May 08:13 PM
New ZealandGrandad escapes dog attack convictionGraham Hartley's dog mauled his six-year-old grandson but judge decided he had suffered enough.18 May 08:10 PM
New ZealandFire guts sleepout in TurangiA shed being used as a sleepout was damaged by fire in one of two suspicious blazes overnight.18 May 05:30 PM
New ZealandPolice dodge flying veg during chaseFleeing gang members hurled onions and a glass chopping board at police during a high-speed pursuit through the Waikato.17 May 05:30 PM
