New ZealandThe claws are outNews that Zion Wildlife Park has been placed in receivership has revived hopes that the Lion Man could return to rescue the big cats. As Geoff Cumming reports, that may not be in the animals' best interests.29 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandZion moves to save park's big catsA court injunction is being drafted to save the big cats at Whangarei's Zion Wildlife Gardens, after receivers moved in to take control of the Northland park today, the current operator says.26 Jul 05:32 AM
New ZealandMum jailed for fatally bashing 2-year-oldA Northland mother who kicked her daughter so hard that she flew through the air...14 Jul 12:02 AM
New ZealandYouth in holding pattern as recession bites northThe impacts of the global financial crisis hit are ingrained in our communities.10 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandWhere are the jobs? Youth unemployment crisis in the northJust over a fifth of all working-age Northlanders were on welfare benefits at the end of March.10 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandPrison 'Houdini' on run againA man known as Houdini for his numerous disappearing acts, including a 2008 escape from Mt Eden Prison, has again escaped custody. Aaron Forden broke free after an interview with his lawyer at Whangarei District Court.03 Jun 06:33 AM
New ZealandLion Man to pay Zion Wildlife Gardens $20kLion Man Craig Busch has been ordered to pay more than $20,000 to his former employer Zion Wildlife Gardens.26 May 04:04 AM