Wellington, Nov 1 NZPA - New rules aimed at resolving civil disputes in district courts are a world first, Chief District Court Judge Russell Johnson says.The court tomorrow introduces what it calls "dramatically innovative changes" to the way the courts

At about 4.00am this morning a male was assaulted in Kew Lane, Otara. As a result of the attack he died at the scene.

Wellington, Nov 1 NZPA - A new drug for people suffering depression who are resistant to other medications is being funded by Pharmac from today.

Last week I was just thinking to myself that we hadn't heard about Bishop Brian Tamaki and the Destiny Church for a while.

Today, the cell phone ban while driving comes into force. Cycling Advocates' Network (CAN) congratulates the government for this road safety initiative.

It may not always be attractive, it might be difficult to groom and it could leave a rash - but an independent survey commissioned by Movember shows 97% of women would support their partner if he grew a mo for

A Southland fisherman is missing on Lake Onslow in the Otago High Country after a boating incident this afternoon.

Two lucky Kiwis will find winning $500,000 is no trick after tonight's Lotto draw on Halloween, says NZ Lotteries' Chief Executive Todd McLeay."This welcome cash boost will mean some extra treats for all our lucky winners and their families," said

Wellington, Nov 1 NZPA - Convicted double murderer David Tamihere will this week make his latest bid for parole -- but is not hopeful of gaining his freedom.

Wellington, Nov 1 NZPA - An earthquake measuring 4.5 on the Richter Scale hit near Haast, on the West Coast, early this morning.Geological and Nuclear Science said the 6.01am quake was centred 10km south of Haast, at a depth of