National News

Police name victim of people mover crash

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:26:00 +1200

A young woman killed when a vehicle loaded with eight people rolled yesterday near Swanson, west Auckland, has been named.

Maori Party Leadership to decide Harawira's future

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:12:00 +1200

The Maori Party will decide in the next two weeks whether to expel Hone Harawira from caucus, its leaders said today.

Central Wellington house on fire

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:50:00 +1200

Firefighters are battling a blaze at a central Wellington house.

Owner of pig-dogs in vicious attack escapes prison term

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:49:00 +1200

The owner of a pack of pig-dogs which seriously mauled a Waikato woman in a shocking attack has escaped a prison term.

Pedestrian killed by bus in Wellington

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:49:00 +1200

A female pedestrian is dead after being hit by a bus in the Wellington suburb of Brooklyn this morning.

Warning rising house prices could go other way

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:56:00 +1200

There is a warning that the housing market's current rising prices are likely to start heading the other way.

Prison safety under review after Burton attack

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:50:00 +1200

Prison safety is under review after convicted murderer Graeme Burton was yesterday found guilty of attempting to murder another prisoner in the maximum security Auckland Prison at Paremoremo last year.

ACT calls for harsher sentences for stabbings

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:54:00 +1200

The ACT Party is calling on New Zealand to follow Britain's lead in handing down harsher sentences to those who carry out stabbings.

Mother-of-four ravaged by swine flu dies

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:13:00 +1200

A 43-year-old South Canterbury woman has died after being ravaged by swine flu for three months.

Alcohol-fuelled all-girl brawl in Mission Bay

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 06:25:00 +1200

There was a massive clash between dozens of teenage girls in Auckland in an alcohol-fuelled brawl yesterday afternoon.

Australian minister not surprised NZ refused asylum seekers after talking to McCully

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:34:00 +1200

Australian Trade Minister Simon Crean says he is not surprised New Zealand rejected Australia's request to take stranded asylum seekers.

Knights to Rememba to give ladies nights to remember

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:44:00 +1200

A Mt Maunganui company plans to provide male companionship to busy single ladies, but it's a case of no sex, please - we're chaperones at Knights to Rememba.

Farmers want Facebook

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:14:00 +1200

Farmers don't want access to broadband only for those worthy but dull things that can boost their on-farm productivity - they want Facebook.

Former cop admits child pornography charges

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:12:00 +1200

A former Rotorua policeman has admitted possessing child pornography and other illegal material on his computer.

Mother, boyfriend appear in court over Wanganui toddler's death

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:05:00 +1200

A couple appeared in Wanganui District Court today charged with the murder of Wanganui toddler Karl Perigo-Check.

Police presence increased following Dunedin gang confrontation

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:53:00 +1200

Police presence on the streets of south Dunedin has been stepped up tonight following a gang confrontation this afternoon.

One dead, seven injured after overloaded car rolls

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:47:00 +1200

An overloaded vehicle rolled near Swanson this afternoon, killing a 20-year-old Massey woman and inuring seven others this afternoon.

Get off my lawn - cause this 100-year-old's about to mow it

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:23:00 +1200

Arthur Wilson 100 years old. We hope he got a telegram from the Queen, but he already has something he cherishes - his job.

Jury struggles to convict Burton for attempted murder

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:54:00 +1200

One of the country's most notorious murderers has been found guilty of trying again, this time inside Paremoremo jail.

Cop claims he was recruiting prostitute in bribery case

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:26:00 +1200

Part way through a typical day at work constable Nathan Connolly found himself being investigated after a prostitute complained he'd been blackmailing her for free sex.

Massive iceberg heads towards New Zealand

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:13:00 +1200

Australian researchers couldn't believe their eyes when they first saw a massive iceberg floating about 8km off the northwest coast of Macquarie Island.

Harawira urged to become an independent at hui

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:57:00 +1200

A Maori Party hui set up to decide the fate of controversial MP Hone Harawira has proposed he become an independent.

One dead, six hurt after car rolls

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:04:00 +1200

One person is dead and six injured after a car rolled near Swanson, west Auckland, this afternoon.

Graeme Burton found guilty of attempted murder

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:50:00 +1200

Double-killer Graeme Burton was found guilty this afternoon of attempting to murder a fellow prison inmate last year.

Woman charged with murdering daughter further remanded

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:06:00 +1200

A woman accused of murdering her two-year-old daughter in August was further remanded in custody at Kaitaia District Court today.

One dead after microlight crash in Taranaki

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:24:00 +1200

A microlight has crashed in Taranaki this afternoon, killing one person and possibly another.

Burton jury asks for more video footage

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:57:00 +1200

A jury has been back in court twice today to view video footage of a prison confrontation which led to Graeme Burton facing a charge of attempted murder.

Sharples turns up to Harawira's hui

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:53:00 +1200

In a surprise move Maori Party co-leader Dr Pita Sharples has turned up to support Hone Harawira at a hui called to decide the controversial MP's fate.

Businessman admits attempted murder charge

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:44:00 +1200

An Auckland businessman has admitted attempting to kill a former business partner after a judge found he was mentally fit to stand trial.

Tekapo night sky one step closer to world heritage protection

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:19:00 +1200

New Zealand has successfully taken the first step in getting the Tekapo-Aoraki/Mt Cook night sky declared a World Heritage site.