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

The couple will be forever traumatised by the "tragic" events of that day the court heard.

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.

Fine weather for the country this week.

Water tankers from other centres needed to help firefighters.

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.

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.

School friends of the dead teenager are still coming to grips with their mate's death.

The woman flew in from Melbourne at 1.15am before crashing less than 7 hours later.

The pair are alleged to have stolen or attempted to have stolen more than $70,000 worth.

More than 75 per cent of the prison population have convictions for violence.

Inspector Jeff Penno said the bomb squad was on its way to investigate the package.

Residents are asked to stay away from the Roche St area.

"We're not anti-cat — we're just concerned about protecting birdlife on our maunga."