The man accused of deliberately causing a fatal crash was found at the scene with a bottle of beer between his legs, a court hears.

Report says police won't say if a man arrested today for an attack on a woman is connected to earlier sex attacks.

Prosecutor describes dangerous driving immediately before fatal crash.

Police are hunting a "brazen" serial sex offender believed to have attacked two young girls and a woman in the past two months.

Police were last night questioning a man about a string of sex attacks on females ranging in age from eight to 28.

A Pacific-flavoured extravaganza of dance, music, fashion and art is wowing the crowds in Manukau.

A suburban eatery itches a scratch and not much more.

Maori Party co-leaders Pita Sharples and Tariana Turia wrote submissions to the High Court in support of disgraced former MP Taito Phillip Field.

A man is facing allegations he lived off the taxpayer in state housing while he was a landlord owning two properties.

Mavis Lawson turned 100 on Tuesday and received a card from Prime Minister John Key congratulating her on her 100th wedding anniversary.

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Taito Phillip Field's wife says she is heartbroken at six year jail term. Field's lawyer calls it "a tough penalty".

One of Taito Phillip Field's biggest critics in Parliament is saddened a former MP and minister has been jailed.

Well-intentioned helpers could place extra pressure on already scarce resources, says pastor.

A 23-year-old man was lucky to escape with his life after a drive-by shooting last night.