TravelSummer motorists bemoan seven week Nelson detourThe best summer holidays begin with a road trip, few include a 212km detour.12 Oct 05:42 PM
New ZealandJudge on rapist's remorse: 'This is you being sorry for yourself and not your victim'Childhood stolen and family broken after the man they met at church raped 11-year-old.12 Oct 07:00 AM
New ZealandWoman left penniless after friend siphoned $750,000 from her accounts'Not only have I been robbed, but my late parents have been as well.'11 Oct 04:29 AM
New ZealandSH6 Nelson to Blenheim to be closed for seven weeks, storm repairsSH6 from Hira to Ronga Rd, Rai Valley, will close from November 1 to December 18.10 Oct 06:33 AM
New ZealandStock car driver who filmed ex in bed with man has 'grown up'Victim's forgiveness a factor in outcome for man who posted film of her in bed.09 Oct 10:14 PM
New Zealand'Appetite for change': New mayors elected in most major centres in strong election for right-leaning candidatesTory Whanau's mayoral win in Wellington bucked a national trend of right-leaning mayors.08 Oct 05:25 AM
New ZealandInteractive: Check the mayoral and election results in every city/regionUse our interactive tool to find the results for different regions in Aotearoa.08 Oct 03:47 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSpecial investigation: While war rages, should NZ still allow Russian crews on Kiwi-flagged fishing boats?Immigration Minister urges Kiwi fishing companies to reconsider using Russian crews.07 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Thank you, your honour': Pepper-sprayed drink driver on sentenceThe drunk, disqualified driver twice slammed into a car parked in a neighbour's driveway.06 Oct 04:25 AM
New ZealandMeat thief challenges supermarket boss: 'What are you going to do about it?'Prolific shoplifter James Weir has been caught stealing meat, a bike and electric shavers.04 Oct 05:00 AM
New Zealand'I didn't do it': Businessman broke boating rules, plans new battleHarbourmaster's experience with boating dispute prompts request for body cameras.25 Sep 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Extraordinarily bad, dangerous driving' - judgeSpeeding drink driver reminded of risk he posed to others on the road.19 Sep 02:15 AM
New Zealand'Extremely concerning': Man caught with cache of weapons was 'concerned for country's future'Man concerned about the future of the country found with gun stash at home.14 Sep 08:00 AM
New ZealandDrug dealer wipes away tears while forced to confront pastTears as drug dealer forced to reflect on the impact of her actions.14 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandMud hip deep in Nelson home 'heartbreaking' for young family'It was very messy and the smell was unbelievable,' said the resident and mother of two.12 Sep 04:36 AM
New ZealandMāori not convinced that land earmarked for return won't be sold priorSupreme Court denies bid for moratorium on land sale ahead of reparations hearing.12 Sep 03:21 AM
New ZealandBanned: Drink-driver who fought arrest loses bid for clemencyBook thrown at repeat drink driver with 'certain attitude to court orders'.07 Sep 01:44 AM
New Zealand'Extreme hardship' prevents teen who shot girlfriend with BB gun from being named"I will cut your throat if you ever ask me that again." - convicted teen.06 Sep 06:25 PM
New ZealandMan who took builder's tools now fenced in at home for 7 monthsJudge: 'People get really upset when they work hard, buy a chainsaw and it gets stolen.'06 Sep 06:30 AM
New ZealandNeed for weed: Dealer gets final warningBags of weed and cash found after police stop driver for talking on cell phone.06 Sep 03:10 AM
New ZealandBreakneck speed: Driver injured after flipping car on roundaboutRestricted driver took new car for a spin after drinking, crashed and broke his neck.05 Sep 03:56 AM
New Zealand$72k in fines, vessel confiscated after illegal deep sea fishingIllegal trawling in protected waters an "honest mistake", says judge.01 Sep 10:33 PM
New ZealandWoman raped on petrol station forecourt by man with 'narcissistic, entitled' attitudeThe man has now been jailed for "determined, predatory and pre-meditated" violence.30 Aug 06:06 PM
New Zealand'Sorry it's your time to die': Man egged on by mates deliberately drove into pregnant sheepMan who killed sheep by running over it with his ute says he's 'not a cruel person'.29 Aug 06:02 PM
New ZealandCrashed driver accidentally poisoned himself by drinking radiator waterPryor Lee survived the crash and a night outdoors but died in hospital the next day.28 Aug 09:07 PM
New ZealandDramatic rescue after man trapped under boulder for more than 12 hoursThe man was trapped for several hours before being rescued.28 Aug 07:20 PM
New ZealandDeluge closes parts of Abel Tasman and Queen Charlotte tracksDoC staff say the full extent of damage from last week's deluge was not yet known.24 Aug 04:16 AM
New ZealandMan watches rocks fly past as hill slips around his Nelson home570 houses had been impacted in last week's deluge.21 Aug 08:05 AM
New ZealandWeather: Rain eases, leaving roads closed and residents asked to save waterCloud and occasional rain is forecast for Nelson.20 Aug 07:51 PM
New Zealand'Unbelievable' wild weather - more homes evacuated overnightHundreds of people have been displaced from their homes due to slips and flooding.20 Aug 05:40 AM
New ZealandWild weather: Rain-battered residents remain on edgeDramatic rescues, 500-plus evacuated, and fears recovery could take years.19 Aug 10:05 PM
New ZealandWatch: Nelson home ripped apart by landslideA tenant reportedly had a lucky escape after sleepout plunged down a steep slope.19 Aug 04:25 AM
New ZealandLive: State of emergency declared in Marlborough; heavy rain expected overnight in TasmanMore than 400 homes have had to be evacuated in the Nelson area.19 Aug 01:45 AM
New ZealandDeath of tramper sparks changes to DOC volunteer hut warden trainingDOC has improved visitor safety information on several routes in the Nelson Lakes.17 Aug 04:17 AM
