Road altercation leads to crash
A car has crashed into a tree after police say the driver deliberately tried to run a motorcyclist off the road.
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Weet-Bix Kids Tryathlon (Mountford Park)
Crowds of young athletes aged from 7 to 15 descended on Mountford Park in Manurewa yesterday to swim, cycle and run in the first of 16 Weet-Bix Kids Tryathlon events across the country this summer.
House near scene of Auckland stabbing searched
Police investigating the fatal stabbing of Nathan Pukeroa in Mt Albert last Thursday have searched a house near the scene of the attack.
Zoo keepers recognised for bravery following death of keeper
Two Hamilton Zoo staff confronted by a tiger who had just mauled their colleague have been recognised for their quick-thinking actions which stopped the tiger escaping its enclosure. Zoo keepers Sarah Jones and Monique Alexander were first to the enclosure of Oz the adult male tiger who had fatally attacked curator Samantha Kudeweh on September 20.
Zoo keepers recognised for bravery
Two Hamilton Zoo staff confronted by a tiger who had just mauled their colleague have been recognised for their quick-thinking actions.
Accused denies stop-go murder
Quinton Paul Winders pleaded not guilty to charge of murdering George Taiaroa in 2013.
Council funds prolong lifeguard season
Waipa District Council has helped stretch the Waikato patrolled lifeguard season after contributing $10,000 to the service after Hamilton City Council pulled all of its funding.
Manukau, Onehunga next Wynyard Quarter
Auckland is embarking on a massive regeneration project that aims to transform many of its suburban centres.
Attacker remains on the loose
Police are yet to find the weapon that was used in the fatal stabbing of 24-year-old Nathan Pukeroa in Mt Albert last week.
Woman stabbed to death named
Man accused of stabbing the woman to death in Wellington is in custody awaiting a mental health assessment.
Police seek man following assault
Police are on the hunt for a gap-toothed man who indecently assaulted a woman at an Auckland bus stop and are appealing to the public for help.
Hamilton drink driving blitz
Almost 320 people were caught drink driving in a police blitz in Hamilton over the weekend.
Ute may hold clues in hunt for killer
Police believe a mystery red Toyota ute may provide vital clues in the hunt for the killer of Northland man in a quiet Mt Albert street last week.
Host family devastated over drowning
The NZ host family of a 16-year-old Korean student who died while swimming on Saturday wept in the arms of the boy's relatives at the scene yesterday.
Woman dead after stabbing in Wellington
Police are questioning 27-year-old man after he was found a short distance from victim's home.
Cops to Santa: Don't let them drink drive
Wellington police have taken a novel approach to road safety as the holiday season approaches, penning a letter to Santa.
Wellingtonians bring quidditch to life
It's not every day you see people running around a field with a broomstick between their legs.
Boat fire in Martinborough
Smouldering bonfire proved costly for homeowner after it ignited a land-based 15m trimaran, trees and neighbouring sheds in South Wairarapa this morning.
Paraglider crashes into tree
A man who crashed his paraglider into a tree at Mt Maunganui came away unscathed aside from "an injured ego".
Full steam ahead on tour of the nation
Travelling the length of the country by train is a unique way to enjoy New Zealand.
Great getaways near Auckland
Back at work blues got you down? Better start planning your next holiday ...