New ZealandMurder accused tells court he feared for his life when he shot and killed old friendAdrian Phillips has described to a court the moment he shot at a former mate.22 Jun 12:00 AM
New Zealand'I wanted him to tell me it wasn't real': Former girlfriend's reaction to shootingMacy Randall begged her then-boyfriend to tell her he hadn't shot Bayden Williams,14 Jun 03:36 AM
New ZealandLarge pool of blood on Kopu roadside first indicator of shootingA large pool of blood drew the attention of the officers who were first to the scene.13 Jun 12:06 AM
New ZealandMurder accused felt like there'd been 'no justice' after earlier fightAdrian Phillips felt like there had been no justice after a January fight.03 Jun 05:38 AM
New ZealandKopu murder trial: 'Hey Dad, how's your day' - Father's last words with sonThe original jury was discharged and a new one empanelled yesterday.02 Jun 05:57 PM
New Zealand'Being nato': Murder accused shot victim three timesNgātea man Adrian Phillips is accused of murdering Bayden Williams in August 2020.31 May 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Manukau port - dream or vision?EDITORIAL: Why is the Govt taking another look at a new port in the southwest of Auckland?27 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandControversial Thames-Coromandel mayor to step downThe Thames-Coromandel mayor is ready to retire after 36 years in public office.20 May 01:21 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Heartbreaking': The toll of four ram raids in four months"It's not just the physical damage and costs but the impact on their emotional wellbeing."18 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: 'Ugly low life' allegedly caught stealing money meant for chronically ill kidsHe allegedly claimed he was hungry, poor. Then he took off with funds meant for sick kids.12 May 07:03 PM
KahuGuardians of the land and sea: Te Puru students relishing kaitiaki roleAttendance up on days the education programme is run as students live and learn on beach.09 May 09:24 PM
New ZealandRam raid victim: 'There needs to be tougher repercussions - they are not heroes'Victims of multiple ram raids want smash and grab offenders to face tougher penalties.04 May 08:34 PM
New Zealand'She couldn't walk, she couldn't talk'; Man jailed for raping 'semi-comatose' womanThe judge assessed the victim as being 'semi-comatose' when she was put to bed.27 Apr 04:00 AM
New ZealandPolice seek help from social media companies after spate of ram raidsPolice say in recent months there has been an increase in these types of crimes.27 Apr 03:45 AM
New ZealandLarge part of the Coromandel without powerParts of the Coromandel will be without power until 1pm.15 Mar 10:18 PM
New Zealand'Fantastic result': Father and son survive hours in the water after boat capsizesThey were found at Ponui Island at 12.23am, more than six hours after their boat sank.15 Mar 08:44 PM
New ZealandNovavax vaccine approved: How it differs from PfizerWhen might you be able to access a shot of Novavax?01 Mar 04:52 AM
New ZealandPsychiatrist rejects criticism care was 'lax', 'cavalier in the extreme'Forensic psychiatrist Dr David Chaplow is giving expert witness testimony at the inquest.21 Feb 11:15 PM
New ZealandPsychiatrist thought man shot by police was stableInquest into mentally unwell man's death hears psychiatrist thought he was stable.21 Feb 04:00 AM
New Zealand'More should have been done': Fatally shot man inquest reopensVaughan Te Moananui's inquest reopens after his psychiatrist rejected criticism of care.20 Feb 10:40 PM
New ZealandMayor 'waiting for Novavax' jab now says she won't get that Covid vaccine eitherMedsafe provisionally approved Novavax's Covid-19 vaccine today.04 Feb 06:41 AM
New ZealandMum sounds caution after daughter, 11, vaccinated without consentConsent from a legal guardian is required to vaccinate anyone under 12 years old.03 Feb 03:40 AM
New ZealandDistrict Council changes vaccine policy, unvaxxed staff can attend 'critical' meetingsTCDC changes its mandatory vaccine policy a week after it was introduced.25 Jan 12:54 AM
New ZealandCar crashes into Coromandel seaThe driver of the car was taken to Thames Hospital in a moderate condition.19 Jan 08:22 PM
New ZealandProblem for Sandra Goudie: Only vaccinated allowed on council premisesMandate will cause problems for the district's mayor, Sandra Goudie.10 Dec 11:04 PM
New ZealandNovavax applies for use in NZ, vaccine not approved 'anywhere in the world'Dr Ashley Bloomfield says it's unlikely Novavax would be used in New Zealand.03 Nov 07:40 PM
New ZealandMinister's message for Sandra Goudie - 'no exception' for mayor vaccinationsThames Coromandel mayor says she won't be forced into having the Pfizer jab.19 Oct 09:34 PM
New ZealandMandating jabs 'absolutely wrong': Defiant mayor refuses Pfizer jabThames-Coromandel Mayor Sandra Goudie stands by her beliefs.13 Oct 09:53 PM
New ZealandŌtorohanga homicide: Accused granted suppression after threatsTwo men are jointly charged with murder, while one of the men has an additional charge.07 Oct 10:29 PM
EnvironmentPiako planting protects life-supporting capacity of freshwaterScheme is part of government's $1.2 billion Jobs for Nature programme27 Sep 08:48 PM
New ZealandFormer Thames man, 72, jailed for 'depraved' sex acts with impaired teenBen Joseph Macaran was found guilty of four of 19 charges at trial.22 Sep 02:43 AM
RugbyDoolan slots in for SwampfoxesTodd Doolan returns to Heartland Championship rugby for the first time since 201626 Aug 03:00 AM
New ZealandThe guide to surviving that long wait for a Covid testWith some experiencing waits of close to 12 hours, you need to be prepared.19 Aug 10:23 PM
New ZealandCovid 19: Police, residents disband SH25 Manaia roadblockThe road block was no longer in place at Manaia about 1pm today.17 Aug 10:21 PM
