New ZealandBad tabs and no sleep: Why experts are urging Kiwis to get their drugs tested this summerA substance found in some tabs has caused deaths overseas.26 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandAir NZ schedules additional flights for stranded Christmas passengersWild weather has delayed and cancelled flights throughout the country today.24 Dec 05:14 AM
New Zealand'Absolutely gutted': Nelson homicide victim remembered by loved onesWhiri Barton died after an incident on Friday night, police are investigating.12 Nov 09:00 PM
PoliticsThe faces of the South Island's new leaders following blue election tidal waveA new party returns to the South Island and several red seats flip.16 Oct 12:48 AM
New ZealandKiwis owe $1 billion more in tax than last yearThe figures were revealed following news of a Nelson woman's "scheme to defeat the IRD".07 Sep 11:54 PM
New ZealandFailed 'scheme to defeat the IRD': 'Staggering' effect on woman's financesMila Amber's plan to avoid a huge tax bill may have cost her dearly.06 Sep 08:52 PM
New ZealandJudge foils $847,000 scheme to defeat IRDThe terms of the sale prevented the IRD from claiming hundreds of thousands of dollars.05 Sep 12:04 AM
New ZealandBetrayal, loss and recovery: Woman's fight for justice after friend stole life savings'When she claimed she got hacked, she cried … she came here and she cried'.25 Aug 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessPic's Peanut Butter chief says its biggest challenge is meeting demandPic's Peanut Butter chief Aimee McCammon says the brand aims to keep production in NZ.06 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandNelson Māori land claim returns to High CourtIt is one of the largest litigations against the Crown in New Zealand's history.01 Aug 06:07 PM
CrimeLoss and betrayal: Woman robbed of life savings suing thief for $800kVictim tells thief during cross-examination in civil case: 'I trusted you'.08 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandEvacuations as heavy rain warnings continue into SaturdayHeavy rain could cause problems in Northland, Taranaki, Nelson, Tasman and Westland.05 May 10:31 AM
New ZealandPizza oven explodes, injuring twoFire crews were called to the scene of the incident in Nelson.02 May 11:50 PM
New Zealand'Cover up': The brain-injured apprentice who fought for justice with hero whistleblower'He was saved by a sandwich, and the fact someone got up from their break to go looking.'29 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandBoss of engineering company and his brother guilty of lying about workplace incidentA young employee was left brain-damaged after he was overcome by toxic fumes.24 Apr 04:14 AM
New ZealandGold digger: Stolen $40k gold dredge recovered by owner after thief listed it on Trade MeThe owner arranged to 'buy' the dredge but instead took it back without paying.20 Apr 06:00 AM
New ZealandSensitive fishing data to be kept from public at appeal hearingData on fishing in fragile marine area in the South Island to remain confidential.08 Mar 10:03 PM
New ZealandMan on a mission for cheesecake gets caught drink driving againHis second trip ended when he crashed his car into a bank and was flown to hospital.22 Feb 05:00 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
PremiumPremiumBusinessCyclone Gabrielle: $2b kiwifruit industry right in path of stormFruit quality woes could intensify as Cyclone Gabrielle hits premium growing regions.14 Feb 04:40 AM
New ZealandAisle be back: Worker threatens ex boss in supermarket dust-up'If every employee with a grievance behaved this way it would be carnage out there': Judge31 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandTrouble in paradise: Court lifts ban on choppers for coastal property ownersCourt reverses thinking after "absurd" fight over aircraft operating at Awaroa.24 Jan 05:53 PM
New Zealand‘Very sad sight’: Animals killed, maimed in truck crash - driver hadn’t taken breakCarlos Davies hadn't driven that kind of truck and trailer before.23 Jan 07:05 PM
New ZealandConstable knocked out by brothers flouting alcohol ban'People who come here having attacked a police officer can expect no leniency': Judge19 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandShoplifter with preference for chips, dip and cider said he did it ‘to survive’Shoplifter with refined tastes will have to get used to prison food this year.18 Jan 04:00 AM
New Zealand'You stupid moron': Engineer punches pilot in head in cockpit; that was only the start of the sagaIt took the victim complaining to the CAA before attacker ended up in court.17 Jan 04:20 PM
New Zealand'Sorry, this is a robbery': Teen apologised as he stole cashTeen robber who apologised to salon worker for armed robbery saved from going to prison.17 Jan 05:00 AM
New ZealandHow TV series Suits helped one Kiwi mum win her own legal battleWatching TV helped Gillian Bearman get a few tips in fighting her own court case.07 Jan 05:52 PM
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
New ZealandFestival still going ahead despite weather risksNelson is among New Zealand cities currently under wet weather warning.04 Jan 01:26 AM
New ZealandLiquor store worker stole from his boss 98 times, but future employers will never know'He was a calculated and systematic thief who stole from us over a number of months'19 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandThe 'bad man': Children were so scared of burglar, they hid pocket money under their pillows"Parents observed many nights of tears and lack of sleep".08 Dec 08:15 PM
New ZealandNew fire trucks to replace ageing vehicles at South Island airportsFirefighters from South Island airports trained with four new fire trucks from Austria.26 Nov 09:17 PM