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
New ZealandDriver damages every road sign on 18km journey of destructionStop signs and road warning signs were all destroyed.05 Apr 04:00 AM
LifestyleNew Zealand's sexiest - and least sexy - cities revealedWhere are the kinkiest Kiwis? New research reveals New Zealand's sexiest cities.25 Mar 01:07 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain possible for West Coast after week of delugeWarnings include Tasman district west of Motueka, Marlborough Sounds, Rai Valley.11 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandMandatory evacuations in Westport as torrential rain hits soaked regionTake steps to look after yourself, residents urged, after more rain than expected arrives.10 Feb 08:14 AM
New Zealand'Be wary': Rain-soaked West Coast back in firing lineMetService says the area is still saturated from last week's flooding,08 Feb 11:28 PM
EnvironmentDriverless, low-emissions tractor in development for orchardsAs well as lower emissions, reduced spray drift & improved soil and tree health expected.27 Jan 11:30 PM
New ZealandCovid 19: Wellington Domestic Airport latest exposure siteMore locations added as nearly 1000 people isolate after contact with Omicron cases.25 Jan 10:17 PM
New Zealand'We are all good': Motueka family at centre of Omicron outbreakFamily isolates in motel as NZ deals with outbreak.24 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandInto red - Omicron cases could hit tens of thousands a day: HipkinsThe connection between the Motueka cases and the border was not yet known.23 Jan 07:21 PM
