CrimeMan denies raping partner in '30-day sex challenge'The man said he was surprised and confused by the allegations.05 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandSex out of duty: Rape complainant says twice she did not consentCourt drills into more than 5000 messages between rape accused and complainant.03 Oct 10:04 PM
New ZealandMan accused of raping sleeping partner then kidnapping her says sex was consensualCrown's case: “She tried to push him away and get him to stop, but he didn’t.”02 Oct 04:00 AM
CrimeWoman charged in assault that led men to hide in KFC dischargedTwo men were threatened and fled terrified to a KFC restaurant where staff protected them.29 Sep 11:38 PM
New ZealandMum who lost toddler to child cancer speaks of ‘hole that cannot be filled’Little Amelia Schroeter was 15 months old when she passed away from the illness.29 Sep 11:32 PM
CrimeWhy a dental clinic staffer claims she was 'made to steal' customers' paymentsThe woman put her personal bank account details on the clinic's invoices.28 Sep 07:00 PM
New ZealandGood gardener: Lawyer tells court client 'successful' at growing weedPolice arrived at the home on an unrelated matter and found more than a kilo of cannabis.26 Sep 10:19 PM
New ZealandFamily of man killed in home invasion weep as trio sentencedThe victim was the 'heart of the family' who are left broken by his death.26 Sep 12:58 AM
New ZealandCleaner who joked about child exploitation images on his phone now facing prisonPolice see trend towards younger victims and greater brutality toward very young children.25 Sep 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Disappointing': Flood rescue teams pulled back over pay, conditions disputeAuckland, Northland, Nelson and Whakatāne were without the extra water rescue help.25 Sep 03:21 AM
New ZealandSerial no-show defendant pleads guilty to failing to appearA man whose case was called 27 times finally shows up in court.25 Sep 02:58 AM
New ZealandTeen cyclist left concussed after bike hit by 84-year-old driverThe driver narrowly avoided running over the cyclist after knocking her off the bike.24 Sep 10:39 PM
New Zealand'Thank you': Woman evicted with 4 hours' notice overwhelmed by generosity of strangers'I just want to know how it is I can be evicted from a home I own.'23 Sep 04:35 AM
New Zealand'Angry' thief banned from Nelson after stealing methadone from pharmacy twiceThe addict went behind the counter and grabbed bottles of methadone from the dispensary.21 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Gratuitous violence': Plasterer's unprovoked knockout assaultThe victim was left with injuries to his head and face, and a broken tooth.21 Sep 06:00 AM
New Zealand50 years ago, Marlborough put now world famous Sauvignon Blanc on the mapIn half a century, Marlborough has achieved worldwide recognition for its Sauvignon Blanc.20 Sep 09:23 PM
New ZealandNelson Hospital forced into lockdown following firearms calloutMan indicated to security staff outside nearby Nelson District Court that he had firearm.20 Sep 02:42 AM
New ZealandThey demanded a child's cell phone but left after being handed a water blasterThey first tried to demand a cellphone from an 11-year-old girl.19 Sep 04:13 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeGST debt prompts Inland Revenue to liquidate clothing retailerProblems included ill health, credit facility withdrawal, economic conditions, overheads.18 Sep 11:54 PM
New ZealandWoman given four hours to leave home she owned in holiday parkEvicted then trespassed: 'I had to pay for the site, for a house I couldn't live in'16 Sep 08:06 AM
New ZealandJudge says prison stint for Aimex boss 'not manifestly excessive''The appellant had many opportunities to tell the truth' - Justice Christine Grice.13 Sep 06:45 AM
New Zealand'Excessive' sentence: Judge says prison too harsh for accident cover-upWilliam Sullivan made a false statement to WorkSafe investigators.12 Sep 03:29 AM
PoliticsNational hits the 40s, Labour plunges in latest pollWhile Hipkins got his teeth checked today, Luxon was tucking into a mince pie.11 Sep 06:31 AM
New ZealandHunter caught leaving private meditation retreat with dead pigsThe 29-year-old already had convictions for unlawful hunting.11 Sep 05:16 AM
New ZealandMan in sexual relationship with 13-year-old caught trying to board plane to China'My Dad found out and he wants to go to the police so u better stay away.'11 Sep 05:06 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 ZealandJudge enters guilty plea on behalf of absent defendantJudge says Harris’ absence showed “utter contempt” for the trial process.01 Sep 08:00 AM
New Zealand'Stay out of trouble, keep your foot off the pedal': Judge's warning to teen driver who injured matesOne of his injured passengers needed staples to fix a hole in his head.01 Sep 07:00 AM
New ZealandGovernment agrees to buyout deal with Nelson councilOwners of unliveable homes offered buyout deal similar to Cyclone Gabrielle one.31 Aug 09:05 PM
New ZealandRapist of young girl in railway station toilet block namedThe offending was 'the stuff of nightmares' according to the Crown prosecutor.31 Aug 12:00 AM
New Zealand'Targeted': Man burgled storm-damaged home three timesThe city was in a state of emergency and the home was yellow-stickered.29 Aug 01:40 AM
New ZealandDrunk and speeding on after school pick-up leads to solo dad's seventh convictionJudge: 'I need to assess the risk you pose to people driving around with their children.'28 Aug 08:00 AM