New ZealandThe long road to safety: Rakaia’s fight against speed-limit hikeNZTA Waka Kotahi is reviewing Rakaia's speed limit after a community backlash.13 Feb 03:33 AM
Crime‘Gratuitous and violent act’: Teen claims he slit stag’s throat to ‘end its suffering’His mate deliberately struck the deer with a ute, an act that was posted to social media.11 Feb 02:28 AM
New Zealand‘If you come in, this place will be gone’: Woman held hostage for 15 hoursPhillip Mant was furious with the outcome of an earlier court matter.06 Feb 10:34 PM
CrimePub pool game ends with man smashing opponent around the head with cueHe struck one victim with a cue four times and punched another outside the bar.28 Jan 06:00 AM
CrimeProlific thief gives staff thumbs up as he lifts bottle of whisky, stuffs $189 of lamb in jacketA judge has said Nelson needs a break from James Weir's antics.27 Jan 07:00 AM
New Zealand‘A little bit of everything’: Long-weekend weather a mixed bag for Aucklanders Heavy rainfall warnings have also been issued in the North and South Islands.24 Jan 09:49 PM
Crime‘So many secrets': Ex-deputy principal jailed for sexual relationship with studentThe offences occurred in the early 2000s when Iain Anderson was at Tapawera Area School.24 Jan 01:35 AM
New Zealand‘Alarming’: Police staff investigated for prying on Lyn Fleming’s file A probe is under way to determine the rationale for and legitimacy of each file check. 22 Jan 08:18 PM
CrimeSupermarket ‘grab-and-run’: Woman fears shopping alone after carpark attackGeorge Sampson stole her bag then spent $1609 in an hour using one of her bank cards.21 Jan 07:00 PM
New ZealandFlying fox 'snaps' at popular campground, person seriously injuredWorksafe has begun inquiries after a person was seriously injured on a flying fox.20 Jan 02:44 AM
TravelBest Beach 2025: NZ’s top 10 family beaches – how to vote for the winnerThe results are in for NZ's top 10 family beaches – vote for your favourite now.19 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Help me': Ranger describes agonising search for missing tramperWith the weather deteriorating, DoC rangers had to pause their search until first light.17 Jan 07:20 PM
New ZealandWorkSafe notified of Nelson policewoman's deathFuneral details are also being finalised for Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming.06 Jan 11:02 PM
New ZealandThe NZ police officers killed in the line of dutySenior Sergeant Lyn Fleming was the 34th officer killed on duty.02 Jan 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Cherished mother, wife': Police officer dies after Nelson car rammingVideo of incident shows frenzied scene, officers restraining somebody as car speeds ahead.01 Jan 04:11 AM
New ZealandWatch: Police car rammed, two officers critically injuredA member of the public was also seriously injured and taken to hospital. 01 Jan 12:24 AM
New ZealandDad disabled car to stop son's 'illegal' driving, sparking costly repair disputeThe vehicle was damaged while later being towed and an $11k claim by the owner followed.22 Dec 03:33 AM
New ZealandFrustrated staff lament ‘unbearable’ conditions at Nelson HospitalOne worker says the building is decrepit and falling down around them.20 Dec 10:28 PM
New Zealand'Such a load of s***': Mayor fumes at road speed limit hurdlesMayor's swearing outburst sparked by unforeseen challenges in lowering speed limits12 Dec 10:16 PM
TravelBeat the Heat: Best swimming spots in each regionFrom Northland to Canterbury, here are the best spots to cool off in.03 Dec 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyBest of Premium Sport: North v South - NZ's top sporting schools revealedWhich island holds the balance of power in secondary school sports? Mike Thorpe reports.29 Nov 12:31 AM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyNorth v South: NZ's best sporting schools revealedWhich island holds the balance of power in secondary school sports? Mike Thorpe reports.16 Oct 04:15 PM
New ZealandHazard mapping has ‘chilling effect’ on property marketResidents say proposed controversial maps 'essentially rendered our property uninsurable'.19 Sep 10:23 PM
PremiumPremiumSportThe next Wahs generation: NRL scouts swarm NZ high schools competitionAfter years of ignoring South Island talent, the Warriors are looking south for new stars.10 Sep 08:54 PM
New ZealandHundreds of anglers busted fishing inside marine reservesOfficial information reveals which areas around the country have become poaching hotspots.06 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSportMum and dad film First XV final on iPhone, get 52,000 viewersMike Thorpe reports on the latest news from around the south.27 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Kids sports car park dispute - is it acceptable to reserve a public spot?Multiple bystanders are pictured trying to reason with the woman.23 Aug 08:08 AM
School RugbyFirst XV rugby: The battle for South Island supremacyA preview of the South Island First XV final.22 Aug 05:16 PM
PremiumPremiumSportLIV Golf rumours, First XV semifinals; and weight-restricted rugby for grown-upsMike Thorpe reports on the latest from sport around the South Island.20 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandSuspected hostage situation in NelsonSchools and a hospital are in lockdown and residents have been told to stay away while police respond to a suspected hostage situation in Nelson. Video / Tim CuffWatch12 Aug 03:16 AM
New ZealandPolice raid uncovers loaded guns stashed in child's bedroomPolice said there could have been a terrible and needless tragedy.08 Aug 01:58 AM
Politics'A bit scary': National MP assaulted during raucous Golden Bay protest, police alertedThe incident happened after a local community board meeting.12 Jun 04:57 AM
RoyalsRural community well represented in King's Birthday HonoursFans of The Country may also notice a familiar name from the field of broadcasting.02 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandDozens of firefighters battle large fire in Golden BayThe blaze is thought to be in the ITM building.10 Jan 05:53 PM
