New Zealand‘Slippery slope to mediocrity’: Mayors hit back after PM demands focus on basicsLuxon has called for councils to 'rein in the fantasies' and manage spending.22 Aug 06:02 AM
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 Zealand'You are a monster:' Dad confronts man who sexually abused his daughter"Hate is a strong word...but Patrick Hart, I hate you for everything you did".20 Aug 04:29 AM
New Zealand83yo left behind after suffering fall on bus trip 'pretty upset' with InterCityBarry Gardiner said he still hasn't received a formal apology from the company.20 Aug 03:39 AM
New ZealandWoman duped into handing over $7k after being told she'd won a prize on FacebookThe victim was told she had to pay $5000 into a bank account in order to claim her prize.19 Aug 04:31 AM
New Zealand'Liability': 83yo left behind after suffering fall on bus tripBus company apologises after driver left food stop without elderly passenger.18 Aug 10:10 PM
New ZealandNelson hostage situation: Man appears in court on kidnapping chargesPolice from outside the region arrived in Nelson to help with the hostage situation.13 Aug 02:47 AM
New Zealand'Distressing' Nelson hostage situation resolved, man facing kidnapping chargeA 56-year-old man will appear in court today.12 Aug 06:55 PM
New ZealandNelson hostage situation: Two people leave house, one taken to hospital as cordons continueArmed officers are in the area, residents are told to stay away.12 Aug 05:43 AM
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 ZealandRapist's last words to victim: 'See, it wasn't that bad was it?'Simon Harris, a collagen technician, denied the offending but was found guilty at trial.08 Aug 06:16 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
New ZealandPerson dies in crash in Hope, Tasman DistrictThe single-vehicle crash happened around 6.15pm on Wednesday.07 Aug 06:43 PM
New ZealandRemorse 'genuine': High Court removes man's name from child sex offender listKwan Loong Lee was caught trying to flee the country after a relationship with a 13yo.05 Aug 04:08 AM
New Zealand33 hours of snow: MetService issues raft of warnings ahead of three-day storm hitting NZIncoming system set to deliver widespread wind, rain - and a potential heavy dump of snow.28 Jul 07:47 PM
New ZealandSunshine to snow: Looming icy polar blast to bring snow to both North, South islandsNiwa says the weather system is 'potentially conducive' to snow.23 Jul 10:19 PM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyNew Zealand's best First XV rugby venuesWhat makes a good First XV rugby venue? We rank the best ones.23 Jul 02:01 AM
New ZealandOne dead after car crashes into power pole in TasmanThe Serious Crash Unit is currently investigating.18 Jul 07:02 PM
New ZealandMan loses name suppression bid over Snapchat of sex with underage girlHis father was worried about the humiliation that would follow his son being named.17 Jul 07:43 AM
New ZealandFamily kidnapped over $200k of missing meth, one tortured with pliersThe victim's toes were squeezed so hard with pliers, he feared they would 'pop off'.17 Jul 02:00 AM
New ZealandNelson teen sentenced after 14-year-old humiliated in social media livestreamThe judge told Harrison Oliver he should be “thoroughly ashamed” of his behaviour.16 Jul 07:00 AM
New ZealandMan gave partner Valentine's Day slap, covered her mouth then pinned her down'The common thread was his destructive use of methamphetamine.'11 Jul 08:00 AM
New ZealandHomestead burned to the ground in 'revenge' blaze started by ex-partnerHamish Ray hung his head and cried as the consequences of his actions sunk in.09 Jul 08:00 AM
New ZealandMan 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.08 Jul 08:00 AM
New ZealandPantry was empty, kids were hungry - so woman stole $8k worth of grocery itemsThe Nelson woman's lawyer says she's trying to be a productive member of society now.06 Jul 10:46 PM
New Zealand'I am sorry': Mental health worker accused of paying patient for sexThe man says his family have been deeply impacted by the situation.06 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan collected 1.2m child exploitation images over 20 years'They were real victims and their suffering was recorded for the world to see.'05 Jul 03:21 AM
New Zealand'I'll kill you:' Man attacks victims with a bike seat, later kills pet bunnyA few days later he threw a pet bunny against the wall, killing it instantly.02 Jul 08:00 AM
New ZealandNelson rest home fire: Elderly residents evacuatedThe fire was reported about 11.45am.02 Jul 12:36 AM
New ZealandFormer 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''.28 Jun 10:58 PM
New Zealand'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.'26 Jun 06:16 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionCountdown 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.19 Jun 09:58 PM
New Zealand'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.17 Jun 08:27 AM
New ZealandOops, he did it again: Repeat drink driver caught a week shy of finishing sentenceHe was driving drunk in a vehicle without a court-imposed interlock device.17 Jun 03:52 AM
