New Plymouth blaze spreads to neighbouring houses
Five fire crews attended the early morning fire in the city.
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91-year-old veteran ticks off Anzac Day bucket list
Clive Jones wanted to see Auckland's Anzac Day service again before he dies.
Auckland lashed by 'crazy' hail storm
Locals in Pakuranga, Botany and Burswood were caught in the inclement weather.
Enjoy warm start to long weekend - it won't last
There's a fine start to the long weekend for most of the country - but it won't last.
Former railway line a mere gouge in a hillside
The former line of the railway between Turakina and Fordell is gone - but not forgotten.
Bloodstains, faeces and double-bunking: Ex-patient queries ward conditions
DHB denies mental health ward is filthy, saying coffee stains had been mistaken for blood.
Pop-up Globe to hit the road as 'cockpit theatres'
Get ready Dunedin, Nelson, Christchurch, Wellington, Napier, Hamilton and New Plymouth.
AOS callout for warrant to arrest in Taranaki
The arrested man will appear in New Plymouth District Court tomorrow.
Fog delays, cancels flights at Auckland airport
International flights have not been affected by the fog.
Auckland Art Gallery director steps down amid harassment allegation
He withdrew as he awaits "the opportunity to address an unproven allegation against me".
Fatal crash: Hero mum dies maneuvering car to save children
A last second manoeuvre by mum involved in fatal crash saved her kids' lives, family says.
'Genuine little' horse's death not accidental, says owner
"I lost the most sweetest genuine little soul from my life and it hurts like hell."
NZ school students join global strike for climate
NZ school students plan to join a global "strike for climate" on March 15.
Two races, one road and a fatal head-on crash
Cycle races were held on the same Auckland circuit at the same time, resulting in tragedy.
New Plymouth house at centre of AOS callout torched overnight
The fire is being treated as suspicious, police say.
One person extricated from vehicle after crash
The incident took place on Barrett Rd after 6pm today.
Valentine's Day special: When I popped the question ...
Annoying your partner as you sneakily arrange a marriage proposal isn't the best start.
Man, 31, in court today after incident in New Plymouth
A man has been arrested and charged in relation to an incident in New Plymouth yesterday.
Person arrested after 11-hour standoff with police, AOS
Armed officers first arrived at the property in Spotswood about 10.15pm.
Six-hour standoff: AOS swarm New Plymouth suburb
Armed officers arrived at a property around 10.15am.
Watch: Great white shark steals fisherman's berley bag
Men who decided to go for a morning fish ended up being robbed, and caught it on tape.
Battle looms to end 'winner and loser' schools
Schools are roughly evenly divided over proposals for a radical shakeup.
Student lives in van for 18 months to avoid skyrocketing Wellington rents
Jonathan Ford studied fulltime while living in van and it was "the best year of my life".
New Plymouth crash: Two people seriously injured
Emergency services were called to the crash on Mangorei Rd at 4.20pm.
'Charlatan' who was imprisoned for manslaughter
Diabetic boy died after mother sought help of popular herbalist.
One dead after crash on SH3 near Inglewood
State Highway 3 is closed after the incident which took place this afternoon.
Pāpāmoa pipeline purchase: First Gas faces prosecution
Commerce Commission has begun proceedings in the High Court.
Christmas weather set to be a cracker - but only for some
Christmas Day sun for the centre, rain or showers in the north and south
Vigils held throughout NZ for Grace Millane
Grace Millane's death has rocked New Zealand this past week.
Waitara Lands Bill set to pass tomorrow
Passing of bill will end dispute that started at the time of the Land Wars.
Vigils planned across New Zealand for Grace Millane
Candlelight vigils and walks are being planned across the country in memory of Grace.
Cycle lanes and walkways reduce car use, emissions - study
The research looked at cycling and walking paths built in New Plymouth and Hastings.
Man fighting for life after Hawera pub assault
A 29-year-old man is fighting for his life after being attacked outside a Hawera bar