New Zealand
Lotto player from Porirua claims $700,000 Strike win
The winning ticket was sold at the Pak'nSave at Porirua.
Latest from Porirua
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Two people critically injured following Wellington crash
The car, travelling at speed, lost control at a round-about near Lyttelton Ave.
Teacher drove at nearly four times alcohol limit
Disciplinary Tribunal deregisters one drink-driver but lets another keep teaching.
Police recruits stood down over misconduct
One of the incidents is believed to be an alleged indecent assault.
Four police recruits stood down
Police are also investigating an incident involving recruits and alcohol.
Child neglect charges dropped after girl found with maggots in hair
The girl was admitted to hospital with maggots in her hair.
Police chase with baby in car: Man sentenced
Parekura Kirikino-Nukunuku appeared in court today holding the baby in question.
Helicopter pilot admits lying on medical forms
The pilot was prescribed sleeping tablets and anti-anxiety medications.
The humble town with New Zealand's hottest property market
Home values in the town of 6800 people jumped more than 25 per cent over past year.
Remote working for 100 new employees
More than 100 new Wellington retail workers will get to avoid the daily commute.
Crashes near Taupo and Porirua
Two vehicles were involved in a crash on Paremata Rd, Porirua.
McDonald's gives away 25,000 Big Macs to mark milestone
A fast food giant is dishing out its most iconic burger for free today for a limited time.
Baby in car during police pursuit
Police say driver fled as they attended family harm callout.
Police warn car owners about thieves
Police want people to take more precautions with their vehicles.
Hero recounts Porirua siege: 'Adrenaline just kicked in'
Six police officers have been recognised for their bravery during the Porirua siege.
Shocking wrong-way driver still not caught
Driver going wrong way on motorway left at least two damaged cars in its wake.
Full speed ahead: Energetic road worker's antics goes viral
Motorists cracked up at the show, and even the dog went nuts.
Dog bites two children at fundraising event
The dog bit two children on the legs before running away.
More accolades: Wellington named most creative city in NZ
Wellington has been named the most creative city in New Zealand.
College leads way in living wage
Nineteen teacher aides, cleaners and other staff will go up to the living wage in January.
Police rescue man swimming 100m from shore
The man was spotted swimming fully clothed in Pukerua Bay this morning.
Trains disrupted by person on guard rail
The person has been brought down from the bridge and is in police custody.
MetService: Thunderstorms, tornadoes on way
Potentially destructive thunderstorms loom over the Marlborough and Auckland regions.
Editorial: The troubling case of Ashley Peacock
EDITORIAL:Dignity and humane treatment appear lacking in difficult case of Ashley Peacock.
Officials agreed to release him a year ago. So why is autistic man Ashley Peacock still locked up?
"We have done everything possible to get Ashley out of that place. And still."
Concern as police cars increasingly rammed
A recent spate of criminals ramming Kiwi police has officers concerned for their safety
Two arrested after late-night police chase
The two men were found to be in possession of methamphetamine and cannabis.
Wellington teacher deregistered over domestic offences
Tribunal let man off twice but says third time showed risk of reoffending.
Man's body found in water in Porirua
Police say there are no suspicious circumstances around the man's death.