A man successfully sues a farmer for more than $5000 after his car was written off when it hit a calf.

A French man who wanted to experience "the real New Zealand" was abducted and raped while travelling alone on a rural backroad.

Wairoa College student died while trying to rescue his prized and expensive basketball from river.

Whitebaiters reminded to clean nets to prevent spreading didymo.

Cockroach populations have soared this year, with good breeding conditions and horrible winter weather sending the bugs inside.

Paul Henry's suggestion that Moko the Mahia dolphin be shot has not surprised local residents who say he's an idiot who speaks without thinking.