Group buying drugs at motel launch brutal attack on 'child molester'
The man had a knife held to his throat and was accused of being a sex offender.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromNew Plymouth
Where new supermarkets have opened and might rise soon
Where are new stores opening? One store shut in Flaxmere but that's been eclipsed.
Puppies, cryptocurrency and offshore scammers: How one Kiwi became a money mule
He gave a mystery perpetrator his bank account to use, creating multiple victims.
'Zero to 100': Mum with no criminal history stole $140k from relative, involved in stabbing
Mihiata Morgan's offending history went from 'zero to 100', her lawyer said.
Five years for answers: Grieving mum's wait for teen's crash death findings
Olivia Keightley-Trigg was killed in 2018 by a dangerous driver.
'Cinderella Man' story: Darryl Takerei to take on Liam Messam in Taranaki
Darryl Takerei will make his professional boxing debut against the former AB.
Officer justified in shooting at man in lengthy siege that shut down schools, highway
The armed man allegedly shot at police before the 14-hour stand-off.
Rain on its way for Auckland, set to spoil Black Caps T20
Meteorologist's gloomy forecast spells doom for cricket fans today.
Trans-Tasman Resources backs fast-track consent bill
The company wants to mine ironsands from the South Taranaki seabed.
'I can’t explain how broken I am': Widow's grief after young dad dies in mill accident
Sorav Saini, a father of two, died after becoming stuck in a machine.
'Tragic situation': Timber mill worker dies in machinery incident
WorkSafe is investigating following the death of the New Plymouth employee.
One of most unusual races in Southern Hemisphere takes on Kiwi importance
A newly-minted millionaire will bet at the TAB Trot.
Trainee doctor avoids conviction for crash as it could jeopardise his career
But he's avoided conviction after a judge ruled it could jeopardise his medical career.
Weather warning: Heavy rain hits parts of North Island, slips in Taranaki
Slips were reported in Taranaki and a Hamilton concert was reportedly forced to end early.
Five people injured after four-vehicle crash near New Plymouth
The crash is close to the New Plymouth Airport.
'Unhinged' businessman raped wife next to sleeping children
It occurred amid the man's obsession with opposing the Government's Covid-19 mandates.
Man denies throwing fisherman off jetty, holding him underwater during assault
Joshua Zane Russell, 39, has been remanded into custody.
'It’s going to be hot': Canterbury scorches while it's a mixed bag elsewhere
Forecasters give an outlook for another Kiwi summer's day.
Man charged after vicious day-time assault
The assault occurred on Sunday afternoon at the Lee Breakwater.
Man thrown off jetty and held underwater in vicious day-time assault
The assault occurred on Sunday afternoon at the Lee Breakwater.
Stratford mayor plays Santa for a day
A number of Stratford families received an early Christmas gift this year.
'Extreme and gratuitous violence': Young league player suffered 'horrific' 20cm stab wound
He stabbed the teen in the stomach and then horizontally sliced the blade.
Salesman who stole $360k fails home detention, sent to jail
The farm equipment dealer applied to have his sentence reviewed. Now he's in jail.
Meth cook drove while high, killing two people and injuring three
Now, his victims have to wait four months to see him sentenced, outraging the prosecutor.
Teen mobster involved in murder ordered to take himself to jail
The Court of Appeal has overturned Tana Ormsby-Turner's sentence of home detention.
Crowds flock for annual tattoo festival
Organiser Brent Taylor says the festival gets bigger and better each year.
Power List: Who owns Mitre 10 stores throughout New Zealand?
Structure of this shy 49-year-old giant a quietly brilliant story of co-operative success.
Man on home detention approved to shop but steals clothes, cuts off ankle bracelet
He was only three days into his home detention sentence when he cut off his bracelet.
Kāinga Ora plans for state housing in New Plymouth is being criticised
The housing provider plans to demolish 40 state houses across five suburbs.
Motorists told expect delays of up to an hour at roadworks on Waikato routes
Teams in pre-Christmas rush to get projects across the region complete.
Ratana whānau from around the motu return to celebrate magical day for the church
November 8 is a very important date for the Ratana faith
How a trip to Kenya inspired a multimillion-dollar business
Dan Radcliffe turned his lacklustre OE experience into a successful business.
'Don't tell no one': Teen’s alleged confession about camper's murder
A 17-year-old has been accused of murdering Adrian Humphreys at a remote campground.