New Zealand'I was a victim too': Young mum linked to $1m loss blames Nigerian scammerAimee Rodda has dodged charges.17 Mar 08:30 AM
New ZealandWoman threw herself out of a window to escape violent new partnerHe slammed her head against a wall, bit her on the cheek and rubbed her face in icecream.13 Mar 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Very dangerous behaviour:' Meth mum threw bottle at police during high-speed pursuitDisqualified driver Libby Ker blamed her behaviour on her use of meth.12 Mar 06:00 PM
Crime'Hungry meat thief' back behind bars, told to 'get a job'The judge told the recidivist thief supermarkets were sick of people like him.16 Feb 04:26 AM
New ZealandMan hit dog he was entrusted to care for with malletLance Tengu took a mallet and hit the dog in the head intending to kill it.21 Jan 11:49 PM
New ZealandPerson injured after drag car rolls mid-raceEmergency services were notified of a rolled drag car during a race competition.13 Jan 05:03 AM
New ZealandDozens of firefighters battle large fire in Golden BayThe blaze is thought to be in the ITM building.10 Jan 05:53 PM
New ZealandPair accused over James Whitikau Barton killing deny chargesNot guilty plea entered by man accused of murder by stabbing or cutting.14 Dec 11:11 PM
New ZealandMan threatened to cut off partner’s head and ‘mount it on his vehicle like a trophy’He sent 21 pages of messages, all containing abusive and degrading language.13 Dec 04:00 AM
New Zealand'Dangerous manoeuvres': Why passenger was charged over police chaseLibby Ker biffed a bottle out of the fleeing car's window at a police car.11 Dec 06:00 PM
CrimeFive arrested, cash, meth, taser sezied as part of Killer Beez Southern Swarm stingPolice also busted a cannabis grow op, seizing 61 plans at $5000 in cash in Christchurch.08 Dec 04:39 AM
New ZealandDriver apologises to young daughter over speeding drunk to schoolMan scores seventh drink drive conviction, this time with child in car on school run.21 Nov 05:00 AM
New Zealand'We feel hopeful that we’re now closer to a resolution': Nelson Tenths trial on home straightLegal teams in Nelson Tenths case welcomed to region with pōwhiri at Te Āwhina Marae.13 Oct 01:23 AM
New ZealandWeather: Damaging, strong winds to smash much of country this weekendThe weekend wind may cause damage to trees, powerlines and unsecured structures.15 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandDrunk and speeding on after school pick-up leads to solo dad's seventh convictionJudge: 'I need to assess the risk you pose to people driving around with their children.'28 Aug 08:00 AM
LifestyleWho snagged the prizes at the National Butchery Awards?A cut above the rest, country's best butchers battled it out on the chopping block.24 Aug 09:58 PM
KahuMotueka’s Te Āwhina Marae prepares for first whānau to move into game-changing papakāingaExcitement as Te Āwhina Marae prepares to welcome the first whānau of the 20-home project.21 Aug 06:08 PM
New ZealandPassenger partially scalped in power pole crash caused by recidivist dangerous driverThe occupants were found in the upside-down car injured and bleeding badly.18 Jul 07:00 AM
New Zealand'He just charged at me': Strangled detective speaks out after violent career low'It happened so fast. He just ran at me and shoved me back'.06 Jul 08:00 AM
New ZealandWorst attack in 25 years on the job: Detective held against wall, punched in headThe officer was responding to a family harm incident in which a man was high on meth.05 Jul 01:39 AM
New ZealandDog put down for biting plumber, police officer; owner fined'It just rushed at me and by the time I saw it…I couldn’t shut the door'.21 Jun 03:12 AM
Crime'Stupid': Thief accidentally films his own vandalism of CCTV cameraThe 52-year-old admitted to police it was a 'stupid' move.16 Jun 06:25 AM
New ZealandParking warden left 'looking over her shoulder' after assaultJudge: 'She was only doing her job and didn’t deserve to be treated like this.'07 Jun 05:00 AM
New ZealandWoman assaulted parking warden for handing out a ticketParking warden sworn at then pushed to the ground by woman given ticket.15 May 03:31 AM
New Zealand'Something needs to be done to re-programme you': 'Danger to women' back behind barsThree women have protection orders out against the 22-year-old.20 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSquatter found with drugs, a shotgun and ammunition in remote mountain valley homeThe squatter 'pestered friend' for the gun in order to shoot goats, he said.20 Feb 07:10 AM
New ZealandHelicopters working to contain forestry blaze near MotuekaFire and Emergency said the fire was reported at 3.30pm.24 Jan 04:58 AM
New ZealandOne person seriously injured after alleged stabbing in Motueka, man in police custodyThe alleged stabbing happened in Rowling Loop, Lower Moutere about 4 this afternoon.06 Jan 06:02 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow speed limit reviews could affect your holiday journeyThe Herald analyses the impact speed limit changes could have on journey times.04 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandLight aircraft plane crashes at Motueka airportPolice believe the plane didn't leave the runway08 Nov 02:33 AM
New ZealandPolice officer attacked after asking man to tip out his Bourbon and colaThe constable was left with a concussion, a cut lip and a black eye.07 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandFirefighters battling Motueka building blaze, people rescued from balconyThere are reports people are trapped on a balcony.23 Jun 09:41 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessWill Singapore's Olam get enough milk for its new plant?Latest dairy manufacturing entrant will need to get out its cheque book.18 May 03:11 AM
