New ZealandPiper murderer gets life sentenceThe man who admitted murdering Raymond Piper has been sentenced to life imprisonment, with a minimum non-parole period of 14 years.25 Nov 10:41 PM
New ZealandLabour's Kris Faafoi wins Mana by-electionLabour's Kris Faafoi has won the Mana by-election to become New Zealand's newest politician.20 Nov 09:24 AM
New ZealandPM mobbed by activists in ManaJohn Key was confronted by a screaming mob of Mana by-election candidate Matt McCarten's supporters, as he campaigned in Porirua today.18 Nov 02:54 AM
OpinionAudrey Young<i>Audrey Young:</i> McCarten spices up byelectionMatt McCarten has an amazing capacity to fight the fight in an uncompromising way but with an immense amount of goodwill and humour.14 Nov 11:57 PM
New ZealandMcCarten taking on ManaContesting the Mana by-election will provide a clear alternative for voters and put pressure on the major party candidates to respond, says Unite Union leader Matt McCarten.27 Oct 04:35 AM
New ZealandWellington mayoralty too close to callWellington mayor Kerry Prendergast has a nervous two-day wait to see if she holds her position.09 Oct 05:47 AM
New ZealandTrain crash north of WellingtonTwo passenger trains collided in Plimmerton, north of Wellington, this afternoon, resulting in major disruptions for commuters.30 Sep 03:45 AM
New ZealandVote-chasing Key brings out the charm in ManaJohn Key seems to assume not only that every child and baby is ticklish, but that they want to be tickled.23 Sep 07:27 AM
New ZealandPolice seek Wellington flasherPolice say they are increasingly concerned about the behaviour of a man who has been exposing himself to teenage boys.15 Sep 10:47 PM
New ZealandPublic to get say on Hillary RidgeNZers can now have their say on whether the South Ridge of Aoraki Mount Cook should be renamed as 'Hillary Ridge'. The Geographic Board today opened a three month-public consultation.26 Aug 03:55 AM
New ZealandCrane brought in to clear SH1 crashA truck and trailer unit carrying chemicals and general goods has rolled and blocked southland lanes on State Highway 1.16 Aug 10:51 PM
New ZealandPolice seek witnesses after Rav 4 hit-and-runAn 18-year-old was left with multiple fractures to his legs when he was hit by a car while crossing a pedestrian crossing in Porirua yesterday.16 Aug 04:43 AM
