Homestead burned to the ground in 'revenge' blaze started by ex-partner
Hamish Ray hung his head and cried as the consequences of his actions sunk in.
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Man refused alcohol threatens supermarket worker: 'Stab a knife in your fat gut'
He arrived dragging a road cone under his car and left without the alcohol he wanted.
Pantry was empty, kids were hungry - so woman stole $8k worth of grocery items
The Nelson woman's lawyer says she's trying to be a productive member of society now.
'I am sorry': Mental health worker accused of paying patient for sex
The man says his family have been deeply impacted by the situation.
Man collected 1.2m child exploitation images over 20 years
'They were real victims and their suffering was recorded for the world to see.'
'I'll kill you:' Man attacks victims with a bike seat, later kills pet bunny
A few days later he threw a pet bunny against the wall, killing it instantly.
Former mayor confronts intruder, who had a nail gun, trying to 'claim' her house
'He was screaming and ranting at me, and I just thought, ‘I have to protect myself''.
'My first kiss will always be with a predator:' Man sentenced for sex offending against teen in park
'I realised I was strong enough to do something, and now, we are here.'
Countdown overhaul: 'Dark store' and EV chargers in new Woolworths empire
'Dark store' and direct-to-boot offerings as well as EV chargers feature in overhauls.
'I need to change my attitude': Furious 11-time drink driver storms out on judge
'You have no insight into the harm you could cause to others,' the judge said.
Oops, he did it again: Repeat drink driver caught a week shy of finishing sentence
He was driving drunk in a vehicle without a court-imposed interlock device.
House prices flat in May, buyers taking time to make decisions
May-laise: A soggy month for many in the housing market.
501 with more than 60 convictions thanks judge as he's sent to prison
'Thank you judge - thank you for your understanding," the patched Comanchero said.
Young family of 5 lose everything in house fire
'You just don't really ever think of something like this happening to you.'
Teen's 'bully boy' attack left victim with concussion, broken bones
Judge: 'If you went to prison, I don’t know you would come out a better person.'
Officer assaulted by woman as he stopped her from walking into rescue chopper's blades
She responded by kicking and punching him before trying to bite the officer's arm.
15 hours of non-stop rain: Heavy rain warnings in force for west of country, strong winds hit Auckland
Residents at the top of the South Island could see up to 170mm of rain.
Busted: Cleaner springs guests who booked beachside motel to make fake money
Couple checked in carrying a guillotine, printer and multiple laptop bags.
Discover which students moving for university are least likely to return home
There's no shortage of opportunities for graduates wanting a start in the regions.
'It’s your fault I got fired': Woman attacks colleague she blamed for job loss
Three weeks later she punched a woman stocking Easter products at The Warehouse.
'Deeply disheartened': Govt puts aside $3.6m to fight Nelson Tenths decision before it’s landed
'Planning an appeal before the decision is released risks undermining the process.'
Retired man's life savings gone after sleeping skipper grounds fishing boat
'I have nothing left, thanks to Simon's stupidity.'
He parked, didn't pay and got pinged by wardens. Now he's won the case in court
Lawyer ended a long-running career with a win in court.
Identity of man who took pics of naked children at rec centres finally revealed
'We are relieved the public now knows who he is' - a parent of one of the victims.
Tākaka builder $12k out of pocket after planned gold dig in national park
He reported his mining equipment as stolen and was then arrested.
Teen says his life was 'turned inside out' by sexual violation
The 15-year-old said the trial then 'broke me in ways that are hard to describe'.
'Ripped off': Kebab staff worked without pay before dinner shifts
Workers only paid for lunch and dinner service, not the hours worked in between.
Nelson property companies successfully sue former investment manager
Lawsuits and liquidations: Where's the former boss wanted by the Serious Fraud Office?
‘F***ing lies’: TV star Noel Edmonds rejects claims he sacked Kiwi winery staff
UK celeb Noel Edmonds rejects claims he sacked 17 Kiwi winery staff with a day's notice.
UK TV star accused of blindsiding Kiwi vineyard staff with winter closure
One day's notice of job cuts for 17 staff at Noel Edmonds' South Island winery.
Man arrested after 'waving a very large knife in everyone’s faces' in Nelson KFC
A nearby business saw the suspect on its security cameras carrying a large kitchen knife.
Man jailed for photographing young naked children in rec centre changing rooms
Crown says public need to be protected from man's 'terrifying escalation' in offending.