New ZealandBaby left in car by shopping motherPolice are considering charging a mother who left her baby alone in a van while she went shopping on a steaming hot Christmas Eve in downtown Whangarei.28 Dec 05:23 AM
New ZealandBroad: Machete attacks could be copycat crimesAn attack on a Hamilton police officer with a machete could have been a copycat of the machete attack on a Taihape officer, Howard Broad says.27 Dec 08:48 PM
New ZealandTeens arrested over baton assault on policemanA Northland police officer has been hit over the head with his own baton after being called out to deal with a drunken fight.27 Dec 06:35 AM
Opinion<i>Lindsay Mitchell:</i> Meal-ticket children are hostages to lifestyles of parents26 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandSex conman fleeces pensionerA pensioner has been blackmailed out of most of his life savings by a serial conman who threatened to spread rumours the two men were sexually involved.25 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandHidden horror of holiday seasonAmidst the joy, celebration and festivities of Christmas and the New Year period lies the hidden horror of the holiday season, as the rates of domestic violence, alcohol abuse and road fatalities increase.24 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandGirl raises $109 for abuse victimWaitemata police are praising the actions of a nine-year-old Devonport girl raising money to help a victim of horrific child abuse.24 Dec 04:30 PM
New Zealand'Unprecedented' need this ChristmasStaff at the Auckland City Mission have been rushed off their feet and will be cooking Christmas dinner for more than 2000 people tomorrow.24 Dec 03:13 AM
All BlacksRugby: Howlett arrested in Ireland - reportFormer All Blacks star Doug Howlett was arrested by Irish police on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly at his Christmas party night out with his Munster teammates.23 Dec 08:03 PM
LifestyleLess is more: The joys of being a minimalistRebecca Barry meets a group of New Zealanders for whom life means much more than material possessions.23 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandCouple on torture charges lose bailA nine-year-old with horrific injuries never wants to see her parents again, a court has heard.22 Dec 04:30 PM
LifestyleSpain says 'adios' to smoky bars and cafesSpain has become the latest country to pass an anti-smoking law for its eateries.22 Dec 02:36 AM
New ZealandAbused puppy finding joy in new homeThe family who adopted Trooper - the puppy that was rescued after being found outside the Gate Pa shops, in Tauranga, with its ears chopped off - say he is settling in to his new home very well.21 Dec 11:56 PM
New ZealandParents accused of torture appear in courtA couple accused of torturing their nine-year-old daughter appeared briefly in court this morning.21 Dec 10:40 PM
New ZealandCYF: Dead girl's mum was trying to rid her life of violenceThe mother of a girl, 5, found dead in her bed after an alleged assault was trying to escape violence in her life.21 Dec 04:30 PM
SportCricket: Unruly fans face ejection from Eden ParkEden Park Trust is hoping the first large crowd at the stadium since the Four Nations rugby league debacle last month will be well-behaved.21 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandSex abuse charge in torture caseNew claims emerged last night that the nine-year-old girl allegedly tortured by her parents was also sexually abused while in Child Youth and Family care.21 Dec 04:30 PM
BusinessField hospital needed for drunken London corporatesA field hospital has been set up in the heart of London's financial district to treat blind-drunk corporate revellers.20 Dec 04:30 PM
