New Zealand'Great family man': Kiwi chopper pilot killed by Papua rebels an experienced South Island airmanGunmen murdered the pilot as he touched down in a remote area.06 Aug 01:42 AM
New Zealand33 hours of snow: MetService issues raft of warnings ahead of three-day storm hitting NZIncoming system set to deliver widespread wind, rain - and a potential heavy dump of snow.28 Jul 07:47 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain and wind warnings for parts of NZ, snow for lower South IslandA complex trough crossing the South Island on Monday is set to bring severe weather.28 Jul 03:48 AM
New ZealandFormer mayor confronts intruder, who had a nail gun, trying to 'claim' her house'He was screaming and ranting at me, and I just thought, ‘I have to protect myself''.28 Jun 10:58 PM
New Zealand'I need to change my attitude': Furious 11-time drink driver storms out on judge'You have no insight into the harm you could cause to others,' the judge said.17 Jun 08:27 AM
New Zealand501 with more than 60 convictions thanks judge as he's sent to prison'Thank you judge - thank you for your understanding," the patched Comanchero said.16 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandBusted: Cleaner springs guests who booked beachside motel to make fake moneyCouple checked in carrying a guillotine, printer and multiple laptop bags.08 Jun 09:08 PM
New ZealandTeen says his life was 'turned inside out' by sexual violationThe 15-year-old said the trial then 'broke me in ways that are hard to describe'.29 May 05:04 AM
New Zealand‘F***ing lies’: TV star Noel Edmonds rejects claims he sacked Kiwi winery staffUK celeb Noel Edmonds rejects claims he sacked 17 Kiwi winery staff with a day's notice.17 May 06:51 PM
New ZealandUK TV star accused of blindsiding Kiwi vineyard staff with winter closureOne day's notice of job cuts for 17 staff at Noel Edmonds' South Island winery.17 May 01:27 AM
New ZealandReality check: Man cut down radio station billboard then punched the man who put it back upHe told police he punched the victim because 'he asked for it'.30 Apr 05:26 AM
New ZealandMan bashed elderly dog with mallet to 'put it out of its misery'Instead, Lance Tengu left the dog badly injured and it had to be put down by a vet.16 Apr 04:54 AM
New ZealandDrunk teen driver who crashed into a garden will use landscaping skills to fix damageTeen offers free landscaping to fix damage caused by his drunken crash into garden.18 Mar 03:03 AM
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
