Ports of Auckland loses loses major service
Ports of Auckland loses loses major service
Ports of Auckland have lost a major shipping line service worth nearly $20 million in annual revenue after union strike action this week.
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Cyclist wedged under car after crash
Cyclist wedged under car after crash
A cyclist became wedged under a car after a collision in central Hamilton.
Car torched in Wellington protest
Car torched in Wellington protest
A Bay of Plenty farmer who set a car alight in a protest in central Wellington this afternoon has been arrested and charged with arson.
Rain welcomed by Far North firefighters
Rain welcomed by Far North firefighters
Rain falling last night in the Far North provided a welcome reprieve for weary firefighters.
Man killed after his motorbike veers off road
Man killed after his motorbike veers off road
One man died and another is in a serious condition in hospital after a motorbike veered off the road in Auckland this morning.
Abused child's mother may face murder charge
Abused child's mother may face murder charge
A New Zealand woman who allegedly hit an 8-year-old girl with a metal vacuum pipe could face murder charges, an Australian court has heard.
Rugby fan to stand trial for Sky TV death threat
Rugby fan to stand trial for Sky TV death threat
A man accused of threatening to kill Sky TV staff after his television cut out during a Rugby World Cup game will go on trial.
Six fire trucks sent to fire in Auckland public toilet
Six fire trucks sent to fire in Auckland public toilet
Six fire trucks were sent to extinguish a fire in an Auckland city public toilet this morning.
Lotto winner celebrates $6 million win
Lotto winner celebrates $6 million win
While politics are on the minds of most this morning, an Auckland Lotto Powerball winner is celebrating a win of more than $6 million.
Companies charged over fatal explosion
Companies charged over fatal explosion
Two companies are facing a total of five charges over a fatal gas explosion in Auckland earlier this year.
Family issue emotional appeal over missing teen
Family issue emotional appeal over missing teen
The distressed family of a Christchurch teenager missing since August are hoping to have him home for Christmas.
Police investigate death of security guard
Police investigate death of security guard
Police are investigating the death of a 21-year-old security guard found dead early on Friday morning.
Rugby: Guildford pledges to stay sober
Rugby: Guildford pledges to stay sober
Disgraced All Black Zac Guildford has vowed to stay sober after touching down on New Zealand soil this morning.
Sex tour accused found guilty
Sex tour accused found guilty
Child sex tourists are being warned they will end up in court after an Auckland man was found guilty of organising a tour to Thailand in a landmark case.
National releases road safety policy
National releases road safety policy
National would stop thousands of people sitting for years on their learner and restricted licences.
Schoolgirl hit by bus still in hospital
Schoolgirl hit by bus still in hospital
A 14-year-old Northland girl, hit by a bus outside her school in Kaitaia, remains in hospital one week later.
Man drank rainwater to say alive after fall
Man drank rainwater to say alive after fall
An elderly man drank rainwater to survive nearly 24 hours stranded on rocky mudflats, says a boatyard employee.
Man killed in Auckland crash named
Man killed in Auckland crash named
Police have named a man killed in a car crash that exploded into an inferno in South Auckland on Friday night.
Woman critical after escaping house fire
Woman critical after escaping house fire
A woman has been burned and is in a critical condition in hospital after escaping a house fire in Avonside, Christchurch this morning.
Falling tree narrowly misses houses
Falling tree narrowly misses houses
Two Auckland houses had a "lucky'' escape last night after a 20-metre Pohutukawa tree split in half and part of it fell between two homes.