Orren Williams admitted three drugs-related charges in court today.

Full list: Which schools will get free school lunches?

Full list: North Island schools getting free school lunches (except Wellington).

The jury has returned with their verdicts in relation to the shooting in June last year.

Firing at least 8 shots has been described as "reckless in the extreme" by the crown.

'I hadn't thought about ringing police yet,' Orren Williams told the jury.

Orren Williams says he shot out of fear and was simply protecting himself and his family.

The first attending police officers and a pathologist have taken the stand today.

Cigarettes were stubbed out on the bathroom's basin and hair was found in the plughole.

Finding the beauty in the small, the rural and the unexpected.

Ship rats compete with birds, bats, lizards and insects for the same food.

School went back on Monday this week and Te Awamutu students were happy.

No changes made after mental health patient uncovered psychiatrist's surrendered licence.

Bunnings also negotiated with landlords to cut its rent

Edward Storey texted his family on April 7 to tell them he would be flying home soon.

"It really is rocket science," say team who built the NASA replica in a shed.

A rescue helicopter is being sent to the scene near Waikeria Prison.

The road will be closed for some time to allow for the truck to be removed.

It is ultimate skill vs ultimate track experience in the next two rounds.

Experienced education leader Nigel Philpott will join Primary ITO as chief executive.

Feds say New Zealand is much better at low-emissions farming than other countries.

Colin Thorsen hanging up pen after 45 years at Te Awamutu Courier.

Pirongia locals at odds over plans for cell tower in village.

For the last 15 years Janene Allison has told the stories of the Land Wars to students.

One person has died and three others are injured after the incident south of Kawhia.

Making a change starts with one voice, says Te Awamutu beauty queen.