New ZealandAlpine Fault: Four things to know about NZ's big quake-makerEmergency planners begin a three-part exercise readying NZ for a major Alpine Fault quake.11 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandHow did an expert initally miss vital evidence linking Olivia Hope to Scott Watson?Two hairsfound on a blanket taken from Watson's boat were missed on the first search.11 Jun 08:03 AM
New ZealandScott Watson appeal: Controversial evidence relating to hair strands to be tested in courtWatson was convicted of double murder in 1999 and sentenced to life imprisonment.10 Jun 08:58 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSteve BrauniasSteve Braunias: Watson's appeal, the state's power and fact v outrageous fictionOPINION: Braunias was there as Scott Watson got his long-awaited chance to appeal.10 Jun 07:56 AM
New ZealandReliability of witnesses questioned as Scott Watson tries to clear his nameWitnesses helped identify the man last seen with Ben Smart and Oliva Hope.10 Jun 12:48 AM
New ZealandDouble murderer Scott Watson continues fight to clear his nameHe was convicted of killing Ben Smart and Olivia Hope on New Year's Eve in 1997.08 Jun 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Deeply disheartened': Govt puts aside $3.6m to fight Nelson Tenths decision before it’s landed'Planning an appeal before the decision is released risks undermining the process.'04 Jun 02:45 AM
New ZealandIdentity of man who took pics of naked children at rec centres finally revealed'We are relieved the public now knows who he is' - a parent of one of the victims.31 May 05:47 AM
New ZealandVan driver dies in hospital two days after serious crash near BlenheimThe man was critically injured after a crash between his van and a ute on Wednesday.25 May 04:16 AM
New Zealand'Utterly inexplicable:' Prominent Kiwi winegrower fined $15k for smuggling vine cuttings'His knowledge of the risk would have been far greater than the average New Zealander.'21 May 06:52 AM
New ZealandGuilty: Car thief caused death of Mercedes owner in high-speed crashThe verdict has helped to bring closure to Allister Christie's family.17 May 12:25 AM
New ZealandPopular camping ground facing closure gets possible lifelineThe beachside spot was given notice it would be closing down by July.14 May 07:59 PM
New ZealandStolen Mercedes trial: Who's really to blame for fatal crash?The Crown says ‘it takes two’, while the defence says only one person is culpable.10 May 06:30 AM
New Zealand'I gunned it': Fleeing Merc thief's interview after 70yo owner died in watery crash'I was knocked out and bleeding - I thought I was dead,' Kyle Clarke told police.09 May 07:00 AM
New Zealand'The car ran over itself': Final moments of fatal high-speed crashA debris field was found 51 metres from where Allister Christie's car became airborne.07 May 05:00 PM
PoliticsNZ First MP Jamie Arbuckle to donate council salary to charityHe will stay on as councillor until October to avoid a byelection.06 May 10:50 PM
New Zealand70-year-old died in watery crash after chasing man driving his stolen MercedesNow the car thief is on trial, accused of causing Allister Christie's death in chase.06 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandMP Jamie Arbuckle to keep two jobs – and two salariesMarlborough councillor settles into two roles and long work hours.05 May 10:19 PM
New ZealandMan jailed for photographing young naked children in rec centre changing roomsCrown says public need to be protected from man's 'terrifying escalation' in offending.03 May 07:28 AM
New ZealandHelicopter crash near Blenheim - police'The helicopter has ended up on its side... [but] the pilot is okay.'03 May 02:29 AM
New ZealandOne dead after Seddon SH1 crash, truck dangles off edge in SH6 in TasmanThe two crashes happened overnight, both roads were closed as a result.01 May 07:51 PM
New Zealand'Hurtful comment' about unborn child prompts man to punch woman unconsciousThe victim was left with facial injuries and a cut to the back of her head.22 Apr 08:00 AM
New Zealand‘Perverse sexual gratification’: NZ gym coach jailed for hundreds of offences against young athletesGregory Pask committed more than 250 offences against the five victims identified.17 Apr 07:31 AM
New Zealand'So many memories': Close friend pays tribute to teens killed in Nelson crashThe 18-year-olds died in an accident on an off-roading track.11 Apr 06:58 AM
New ZealandWaikato wheelchair rugby player tackles Outward Bound courseThe special programme was developed with Paralympics New Zealand and NZ Wheelchair Rugby.07 Apr 11:55 PM
New Zealand'Highly-accomplished' pool player Chris Bowman killed in crashChris Bowman's family are 'devastated' by his death, his brother says.05 Apr 01:41 AM
New Zealand'Still reeling': Tributes flow for Southland couple killed in two-vehicle Marlborough crashPhilip Donald Wightman and Suzanne Elizabeth Watson, were killed in the crash on Thursday.03 Apr 02:26 AM
New Zealand'Rock n roll judge' on being easily triggered - and the death of his son'I am easily triggered, unfortunately.'29 Mar 09:07 PM
New ZealandTwo dead after Sth Marlborough crash - SH1 closed, motorists face long delaysThe crash is causing lengthy delays for motorists heading away for the long weekend.28 Mar 01:49 AM
New ZealandMarlborough drought a boon for salt works"When the pastoral farmers are doing it tough, the salt works normally does very well."25 Mar 09:33 PM
New ZealandPolice announce $100k reward in unsolved disappearancePolice are focusing their investigation on a small group as part of the cold case.19 Mar 08:45 AM
New ZealandDrought leaves Marlborough farmers facing 'perfect storm''We have got low commodity prices, we’ve got high interest and we’ve got the drought.'18 Mar 08:10 PM
New ZealandJessica Boyce homicide: Police to release fresh information on Cold Case TV showInvestigators are releasing new information on woman's disappearance.17 Mar 08:13 PM
Banking and financeHousing market spluttering back to life after sleepy JanuaryHousing market shows some promise but has much work to do after sluggish summer.13 Mar 11:06 PM
