New ZealandFormer high-flyer’s fall from grace into drugs and violence lands him in prison'You have not suffered trauma like many who come before the criminal court'- Judge Rielly.25 Aug 07:31 PM
New ZealandWeather: Cooler and wetter weekend in storeA series of fronts is headed up the country.25 Aug 01:07 AM
New ZealandMan admits raping schoolgirl near railway stationHe cannot be named, pending more information being sought in his bid for suppression.24 Aug 01:29 AM
New ZealandAssault outside school gates: Two women arrestedTwo women in their 20s are due to appear in court.23 Aug 08:39 PM
New ZealandPolice request information after responding to assault outside schoolThe incident occurred outside an intermediate school in Nelson around 3pm yesterday.22 Aug 08:23 PM
PremiumPremiumAged careHow many Kiwis live in retirement villages owned by the 'big six' operators?Areas have been identified where NZ populations of those aged 75-plus are growing fastest.22 Aug 05:00 PM
KahuMotueka’s Te Āwhina Marae prepares for first whānau to move into game-changing papakāingaExcitement as Te Āwhina Marae prepares to welcome the first whānau of the 20-home project.21 Aug 06:08 PM
New Zealand'Outrageously bad piece of driving': Speeding driver told police he didn't stop as he was disqualifiedJudge tells 20yo police have better things to do than chase after young men like him.21 Aug 06:30 AM
New ZealandPay back: High Court orders thief to return stolen funds to victim, with interestWoman’s claim she had repaid the money was “breathtakingly incredible” judge says.21 Aug 06:26 AM
New ZealandSealord convicted after asbestos found on fishing boatAn alarm was raised by a crew member.17 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand‘We’ve lost everything’: Owners of unsaleable, uninsurable homes hit backAfter a year, people are still waiting for information after flooding destroyed homes.15 Aug 11:32 PM
New ZealandCrown says 'sorry' but will fight top of the south Māori over claims for remedies'It's a big thing for the Crown' - Crown lawyer Jason Gough15 Aug 08:00 AM
New Zealand'This is not long-forgotten history': Descendants of Māori wronged by Crown back in court'We just want our land back and then we'll go away' - Rangatira Rore Stafford14 Aug 06:14 AM
New ZealandBroken Promises: The final stage in a 180-year-old land battle is about to beginNelson iwi won a landmark case against the Crown; they're back in court to sort remedies.11 Aug 10:00 PM
New ZealandParalysed teen takes ACC fight to Court of AppealACC and two courts have denied his claims. Now the case will go to the Court of Appeal.11 Aug 12:45 AM
New ZealandVictim ‘karate-kicked’ in face during night out confronts offender in courtThe victim was in town, minding his own business, when he was kicked in the face.08 Aug 07:56 AM
New Zealand'Deliberate invasion': Man who breached protection sent back to prisonHe breached a protection order when he turned up at the woman’s home and tried to hug her.08 Aug 12:42 AM
New Zealand'You were swerving over' - Drunk driver with 10 in van seen losing control on the roadThe seasonal worker wanted a discharge without conviction. The judge disagreed.07 Aug 08:00 PM
New ZealandMidwifery failings: Baby took 14 minutes to take her first breathThe newborn suffered a head injury that could have a profound impact on her life.07 Aug 02:00 AM
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 ZealandFerry passenger stabbed by mental health patient wielding scissorsVictim was a holidaymaker who did nothing to provoke attack.03 Aug 07:00 AM
New ZealandMan hurls wheelie bin at woman who posted video on TikTokThe woman's wrist was cut to the bone during the attack.02 Aug 08:00 AM
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
New ZealandOne dead after crash involving farm vehicle in St ArnaudThe sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene.01 Aug 10:50 AM
New ZealandMockery over speech impediment drives drinker to brinkRepeat drink-driver stuck in rut of alcohol use to numb the pain of illness and ridicule.01 Aug 10:14 AM
New ZealandPāua play: Seafood picnic turns sour after mum nabbed by fisheries officerRules 'open to interpretation' says pinged pāua collector; officials says rules are clear.31 Jul 08:00 AM
New ZealandDriver in tight spot after getting stuck in cul-de-sac while allegedly evading policeDefendant asks judge: 'How can they be criminal charges when there was no victim?'31 Jul 05:00 AM
KahuAll ages gather for native planting in memory of Des RatimaWhānau gathered to plant a site in Whakatu as a living memorial for kaumātua Des Ratima.30 Jul 03:41 AM
New Zealand'I just knew I had to do it': Company man turned whistleblowerMartin Byrne spoke up after a young worker nearly died, a week after a similar accident.28 Jul 06:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Chilling moment head-on crash avoided by just 300mmThe driver was overtaking a 52-tonne logging truck on a corner.28 Jul 01:58 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessNew Zealand’s fruit-rich ice cream gets a sugary American makeoverNew York Times: The Kiwi favourite is catching on in the US ... with a few extras.26 Jul 12:10 AM
New ZealandJudge jails Aimex former health and safety managerFormer health and safety manager sent to prison for lying about workplace accident.21 Jul 05:51 AM
New ZealandPassenger partially scalped in power pole crash caused by recidivist dangerous driverThe occupants were found in the upside-down car injured and bleeding badly.18 Jul 07:00 AM
TravelFee-fi-fo-FUN! Stay overnight in a giant-sized bootJudy and Steve have put their heart and "sole" into NZ's quirkiest overnight stay.09 Jul 05:00 AM