Police are hoping the good behaviour at this weekend's Beach Hop in Whangamata continues as people head home.

Revenue gathering or road safety? Police and drivers are at odds over speed crackdown.

Since 91 unleaded hit the $2 litre mark, public transport has become a la mode.

A pregnant New Zealander living near a nuclear power plant in quake-stricken Japan has managed to flee to safety.

Blogger Peter Hyde says there are now three cities within earthquake-hit Christchurch, and one of them - where many people live - is being neglected by the media.

Dominion and Manukau Rds cited as places where emissions of more concern.

Whangārei Mayor Vince Cocurullo surveys the damage at the Brynderwyn Hills by air. Video / Vince Cocurullo