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
New Zealand'Nightmare': Omicron-linked wedding venue calls for support for families involved"They were lovely, they were really nice," the manager said of the families involved.23 Jan 05:29 PM
New ZealandWatch: Luxon says Govt snoozed in summer, now NZ losesNational Party says "Delta mindset" must go and urgent steps needed to protect vulnerable.23 Jan 01:30 AM
New ZealandA wedding, a funeral, an amusement park: What we know about new Omicron casesThe nine people attended events with well over 100 people.22 Jan 10:43 PM
New Zealand'We're not going to stop Omicron, but we can slow it down': Experts on community outbreakThe news was revealed at a snap 11am press conference by the PM.22 Jan 10:19 PM
New ZealandAir NZ crew member tests positive, linked to five domestic flights - tests to confirm if Delta or OmicronMore details of the latest cases will be provided at 1pm.22 Jan 04:26 PM
New ZealandLive: Is it Omicron? Nine cases, five Air NZ flights - all eyes on genome tests todayAir NZ crew member and nine Motueka cases will soon find out if they have Omicron.22 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandCovid-19: Five Air NZ flights added to locations of interestPassengers on the flights have been asked to self-isolate immediately.22 Jan 03:22 AM
New ZealandLive: Second Auckland Airport worker tests positive; Palmerston North case has OmicronThe Ministry of Health has reported one new possible Omicron case in Auckland.20 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Asbestos found in building after fire breaks out, health warning issuedFire crews are battling a large blaze in a Motueka building early this morning.09 Jan 09:14 PM
New ZealandHot in the city: Summer scorcher to continueBeach-lovers rejoice, a scorching Saturday's on the way.10 Dec 04:47 AM
New ZealandWild weather: Roads still closed, thunderstorms possible in southMetService is predicting a front will move across the lower South Island this evening.27 Jul 12:17 AM
New ZealandCovid bubble returnees and heavy rain cross the Tasman togetherWet weather on way from west, including sodden communities hit by floods last week.24 Jul 06:08 AM
