New ZealandConstable knocked out by brothers flouting alcohol ban'People who come here having attacked a police officer can expect no leniency': Judge19 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandShoplifter with preference for chips, dip and cider said he did it ‘to survive’Shoplifter with refined tastes will have to get used to prison food this year.18 Jan 04:00 AM
New Zealand'You stupid moron': Engineer punches pilot in head in cockpit; that was only the start of the sagaIt took the victim complaining to the CAA before attacker ended up in court.17 Jan 04:20 PM
New Zealand'How is that honouring him?': 181-year-old spelling mistake causing a stirNelson residents push for a street's name change to more accurately honour Māori chief.17 Jan 06:53 AM
RoyalsMixed interest as Harry's book goes on sale in NZThere's a mixed reaction to the Duke of Sussex's new book in Aotearoa.11 Jan 10:04 PM
New Zealand'It has taken everything': East Coast couple's home inundated by silt, storm debrisIn an hour, Linda Gough saw her Tolaga Bay property covered in storm debris and water.11 Jan 06:29 PM
New ZealandHow TV series Suits helped one Kiwi mum win her own legal battleWatching TV helped Gillian Bearman get a few tips in fighting her own court case.07 Jan 05:52 PM
New ZealandOne person seriously injured after alleged stabbing in Motueka, man in police custodyThe alleged stabbing happened in Rowling Loop, Lower Moutere about 4 this afternoon.06 Jan 06:02 AM
TravelTourism Minister Stuart Nash on NZ’s best beaches - and his ultimate summer pickFrom the East Coast to the top of the South, Nash says we're spoiled for choice.05 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice searching for missing Nelson womanNicole Hunter has been missing from the Stoke area since Tuesday.24 Dec 07:05 PM
New ZealandLincoln man leaves $333k winning Lotto ticket in pocket while water blastingCanterbury couple have won $333,333 after buying a Triple Dip Lotto ticket.22 Dec 11:10 PM
New ZealandChild sex offender jailed for nearly 15 years, continues to deny the crimesJury took less than an hour to convict man on 24 charges related to child sex offending.20 Dec 03:43 AM
New ZealandLiquor store worker stole from his boss 98 times, but future employers will never know'He was a calculated and systematic thief who stole from us over a number of months'19 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandBack-stabber: 'Cowardly attack’ on woman sees her rushed to hospital'It was a cowardly stab to the back, and she never saw it coming' - Judge.18 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWeather: What happened to summer? More heavy rain, storms in chaotic forecastIt's a mixed bag of weather over the next few days.15 Dec 11:11 PM
New Zealand10 days out from Xmas, what might Santa deliver?Meteorologist says a break in the unsettled weather could be on the cards for Christmas.14 Dec 06:50 PM
New ZealandControversial lawyer Sue Grey requesting transcript of ‘virtual riot’ in court, tells of sitting in ‘very cold’ cellSue Grey was in a police cell after a judge removed her from the Nelson District Court.13 Dec 09:49 PM
New Zealand'Virtual riot': Judge slams lawyer Sue Grey, orders investigationGrey was placed under the custody of the court by a Nelson judge this morning.13 Dec 03:18 AM
New ZealandThe 'bad man': Children were so scared of burglar, they hid pocket money under their pillows"Parents observed many nights of tears and lack of sleep".08 Dec 08:15 PM
New ZealandMan turned on uncle’s BBQ for warmth, then pooed on it and urinated in the fridgeHe stole from his uncle as he slept, then left a disgusting mess.06 Dec 05:15 PM
New ZealandMan fined for sending health worker violent video after Facebook spatViolent video sent to health worker after she posted in support of vaccination.05 Dec 07:00 AM
New ZealandPot in the post: Man couriers cannabis to parents - the long nose of the law found it"We've intercepted a package, do you know what it's about?" - police to sender.30 Nov 07:30 PM
New ZealandKiwi scientists develop world’s first algae-based pain medicationHopes that discovery is a non-addictive alternative to opioids.27 Nov 05:46 PM
New ZealandNew fire trucks to replace ageing vehicles at South Island airportsFirefighters from South Island airports trained with four new fire trucks from Austria.26 Nov 09:17 PM
New ZealandMen charged with dishonesty offences fight to keep identities suppressedDefence says court would struggle to find a case where one's reputation was more important24 Nov 05:21 PM
New ZealandMother shakes head in court as son accused of hospital fire denied bailPsychiatric services can't care for man and police say no to bail so prison only option.22 Nov 02:33 AM
New Zealand'What are you going to do about it?": Shoplifter to store managerJames Dean Weir was a prolific shoplifter until he was caught and sentenced to jail.22 Nov 01:23 AM
New ZealandArtist caught driving drunk after swerving into path of police officer's carJudge says artist's troubled past is no excuse for the risk he posed to the public.21 Nov 07:00 AM
ConstructionCould this be NZ's best cabin?The notion of camping was at the heart of the well-worked plan.18 Nov 09:30 AM
New Zealand'I am very, very angry': Runaway teen sobs while confronting sex offender in courtTeen runaway falls victim to convicted sex offender.17 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandRuling lays to rest mystery that gripped town for seven years'When someone takes their own life, hindsight is a cruel thing.'11 Nov 07:16 AM
New ZealandDescent into chaos blamed on the company he keptAs the victim was on the phone, De Garnham slammed into the side of his vehicle.09 Nov 05:48 AM
New ZealandMan who strangled partner with baby nearby avoids prison 'by the skin of his teeth'"She doesn’t want to see you go to prison, but she wants you to get the help you need."08 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandWoman found with weapons in her wardrobe, ammo in her handbag sentencedAfter she was filmed at target practice, police moved in and made an arrest.08 Nov 03:45 AM
