Scientists gather in Taupo

Scientists from around the world gather in Taupo today to explore the potential for geothermal energy

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Maori Statutory Board optimistic after meeting

There's optimism from the Maori Statutory Board following its first meeting with the Auckland Council

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Twitter likely to be reviewed by Law Commission

It is likely tweeting will be added to the review of digital media being carried out by the New Zealand Law Commission

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Police search for hit-and-run driver

Counties Manukau Police are looking for the driver of a dark coloured Subaru, after a pedestrian was injured in Otara last night

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Callaghan pleads not guilty to murder

The man accused of killing Auckland mother Carmen Thomas has pleaded not guilty to her murder

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Govt to fast track reclamation in Chch

Special powers are being used by the Government to fast-track a 10 hectare reclamation of Lyttelton's Port, using one million tonnes of rubble from Christchurch's earthquakes

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Sarah Ulmer ambassador for NZ Cycle Trail project

Olympic gold medallist cyclist Sarah Ulmer has signed up as an ambassador for the New Zealand Cycle Trail project

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11yo found in house during drugs bust

An 11-year-old boy has been found by police in a Te Puke house in a drugs bust

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Maori Party names Te Tai Tokerau candidate

Whangarei man Solomon Tipene has been confirmed as the Maori Party's new candidate for the Te Tai Tokerau by-election

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McCaw joins Carter for four more

Richie McCaw has followed in the footsteps of Daniel Carter in sticking with New Zealand Rugby for a lengthy period.

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Driver pleads guilty to manslaughter

A Foxton motorist has pleaded guilty in relation to a crash in which he killed two of his passengers

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Labour creates online game

Labour has stepped up its campaign against asset sales, releasing an online game in which users make choices for the future

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Another iconic building to be demolished

Council staff have confirmed that earthquake damage at Godley House in Diamond Harbour is so severe the building cannot be saved

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Fletchers to demolish Hotel Grand Chancellor

Fletchers has been given the contract to demolish the 26 storey Hotel Grand Chancellor in Christchurch

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Bainimarama rejects election claims

Frank Bainimarama has rejected claims that the 2014 election will not go ahead, dismissing Lieutenant Colonel Tevita Mara as a "little kid who doesn't know what's happening".

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Mr Whippy driver bashed

A Mr Whippy driver in the Bay of Plenty has been beaten with a bottle and robbed, for refusing to hand over a free ice cream

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Civil Defence prepares for downpours

Civil Defence in Nelson is preparing people for more heavy downpours around the city

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Fire at Hobbit studios

Two people have been injured in an explosion at the Stone Street studio in Miramar, Wellington where the Hobbit is being filmed

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Two with minor injuries after fire

Two people have suffered minor injuries from a small fire that broke out in a workshop at the Wellington studios where the Hobbit is being filmed

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Socceroos side named to face All Whites

The Socceroos will be without four of their first-choice players for next week's international football friendly against the All Whites.

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NZ on Air spending $131m in broadcasting

New Zealand on Air's Statement of Intent shows the organisation is planning to invest more than $130 million into broadcasting over the coming year.

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Inconsiderate drivers biggest frustration

Inconsiderate drivers who don't give the road their full attention are the biggest frustration on New Zealand roads according to an AA Insurance survey

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Study into Chatham Is. wharf launched

A $160,000 study is to be carried out to look at options for the Waitangi Wharf in the Chatham Islands which is in poor condition and is eroding

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Smith playing down favourites tag

Queensland hooker Cameron Smith is urging his side not to approach this year's State of Origin series as if its already won.

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PM criticised over adding farmers to ETS

The Prime Minister is being accused of being all over the place when it comes to farmers joining the Emissions Trading Scheme by 2013.

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Erakovic opens in Paris tonight

A chance for Marina Erakovic to re-ignite her tennis career at the French Open tonight.

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White kiwi born in Wairarapa

A white kiwi has been born at a wildlife centre in the Wairarapa at the start of the month - the offspring of some brown kiwi from Little Barrier Island.

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PM not ruling out paying for Pike recovery

The Prime Minister isn't ruling out the Government helping pay for the Pike River Mine recovery operation.

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Legionella outbreak in Blenheim

Nelson Marlborough Public Health Service is working to identify the source of a Legionella outbreak in the Riverlands Industrial Estate in Blenheim.

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Devlin "pulled off" plane in Wellington

Broadcaster Martin Devlin has been "pulled off" a plane at Wellington Airport as it is understood he was abusive and disruptive to crew and other passengers

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Agreement to clean up toxic sites

The Greens and National patted each other on the back today as they announced an agreement on cleaning up toxic sites.

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Tigers sign Dorsey and Ubaka

The Melbourne Tigers have signed both Cairns Taipans' American imports Ron Dorsey and Ayinde Ubaka for the next two Australian NBL seasons.

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Obama makes early start to UK visit

US President Barack Obama has begun an official two-day state visit to Britain after charming a star-struck Ireland on the first leg of a major European tour.

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British Airways cancels flights due to volcano

British Airways says it has suspended flights between London and Scotland as a cloud of ash from an Icelandic volcano drifts towards Britain.

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Maori Party to choose candidate tonight

The Maori Party will tonight decide on its candidate for the Tai Tokerau by-election with Waihoroi Shortland, Mere Mangu and Solomon Tipene as the three frontrunners

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Police body armour misplaced

Lower Hutt police are investigating how two sets of body armour were misplaced at the weekend

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Australian soldier killed in Afghanistan

A highly decorated Australian soldier is dead and five others have been wounded in two separate incidents in Afghanistan.

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