New Zealand'Bite your nose off': Man threatens police during arrestConvicted offender who told officer he would kill him remains in custody for now.12 Apr 04:02 AM
New ZealandThunderstorm and possible tornado risk looms todayNew Zealand has been hit by four tornadoes in three consecutive days.11 Apr 06:42 PM
New ZealandTasman tornado: 50 homes damaged after ‘unreal’ tornado strikes near NelsonMetService says Nelson is under a severe thunderstorm watch.10 Apr 06:11 AM
New ZealandLightning, gales and downpours expected as thunderstorms brew in Tasman SeaForecaster warns that gales could be damaging.09 Apr 10:57 PM
New Zealand'Chaotic': Fresh weather warnings as 40mm of rain an hour set to lash parts of NZNorthland, Auckland, Waikato and Bay of Plenty all in firing line for thunder tonight.09 Apr 08:56 AM
Crime'Sexsomnia': Man cleared of indecent assault at party due to sleep conditionA man who used sexsomnia as a defence to indecent assault now has his name suppressed.07 Apr 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Targeted by adults': Judge makes plea to repeat online child sex offenderFollowing his release from jail, he made 'questionable online purchases'.06 Apr 02:07 AM
New ZealandMan's plea to see dying dad ignored: Jailed for 13th drink-driving chargeThe judge said previous sentences hadn't deterred the man and he was likely to reoffend.04 Apr 11:15 PM
New ZealandDrunk, talking to passenger and crashed into stopped trafficShe drank beer and tequila and was behind the wheel while more than five times the limit.03 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandWoman swears at neighbour, spits at police during arrestAbusive woman yells at neighbour: "You white c***s don't know".03 Apr 03:40 AM
New ZealandHe'd been drinking so decided not to drive - until a 'lady friend' needed a liftJudge tells drunk driver it was a 'very stupid' risk to take.02 Apr 11:26 PM
New ZealandKFC staff lock doors to protect father, son from attacker with metal pipeStaff locked doors to protect two men involved in 'frightening' chase.02 Apr 10:52 PM
New ZealandNeighbour takes on property developer seeking to cut down treesClash over boundary trees: Tall shelterbelt in residential area neither fence nor hedge.02 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandMan admits making false statement in relation to ‘serious’ workplace incidentMan pleads guilty to making false statement over workplace incident three years ago.02 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Incredibly frightening:' Solo mum afraid of entering shops after dairy robberyThe woman and her daughter were in a dairy when a masked man told her to fill a backpack.28 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandThousands report feeling earthquake across central New ZealandThe earthquake struck at 1.42pm and was magnitude 4.9.27 Mar 12:54 AM
New Zealand'Excessive speed': Man doing 142km/h with kids in car disqualifiedHe drove into the path of an oncoming truck at speed, to get past the car in front.26 Mar 11:41 PM
New ZealandCut above: Defence lawyer axes opponents in and out of courtroomDefence lawyer Emma Riddell takes axe to competition in heritage sport of woodchopping25 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandGangs of Nelson: On the streets at 8, gang member back behind bars for shootingBlack Power member who shot at Killer Beez, blinding member in one eye sent back to jail.24 Mar 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessThe Ex-Files: How easy is moving town when you're divorced with children?A move from Auckland to Nelson appeals, but could get very complicated.24 Mar 04:28 AM
CrimeTeen car thief told police 'I can do what I like', court hearsThe offending occurred over two nights in January while the 18-year-old was on bail.24 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandReal estate agent tried to wrench engagement ring off former partner, telling her he no longer wanted to marry herVictim tells court her former partner's 'perfect public image' made her 'feel sick'.23 Mar 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Financial pickle': Wife spends $5662 on husband's work fuel cardWife used her husband's company fuel card to buy petrol after debts began piling up.21 Mar 08:46 PM
New Zealand'Very annoying': Travellers still dealing with ferry cancellationsFrustrated people trying to cross Cook Strait still dealing with cancellations, delays.17 Mar 09:16 PM
CrimeClean record ends for 73-year-old handed first conviction after three winesShe and her husband had been at the local social club for the night.16 Mar 07:00 AM
New ZealandEx-member of charitable organisation sentenced for child sex abuse imagesThe man was 'disgusted' by his actions and has shown genuine remorse, the court heard.14 Mar 06:57 AM
New ZealandChild sex offender caught after bank alerts authorities to ‘questionable online purchases’Registered child sex offender's online purchases alerts bank.14 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandDisqualified driver caught breaking rules again on ‘e-bike’'You have been trying hard yet here you are again and that makes me sad' - Judge Rielly.10 Mar 05:28 AM
TalanoaVoices Of The Pacific: A humble life in Tonga sparks motivation to workBrothers Lisiate and Taniela Loloma are working hard to provide for their family in Tonga.09 Mar 01:47 AM
New ZealandDad claims work stress behind 'out of character' assault on partnerDad who assaulted partner of 16 years struggling to come to terms with what he did.07 Mar 03:40 AM
New ZealandMan denied lamb leftovers hits support worker in headAngry lunch guest assaults support worker when denied leftover lamb.06 Mar 04:00 AM
Travel10 Top family travel spots in NZ and AustraliaImpressing your kids doesn’t have to mean jetting off to a distant locale.28 Feb 09:14 PM
New ZealandJudge orders building company to reveal documents in a dispute over cost to build homeBuilding company ordered to say if documents exist, and if so, to hand them over.23 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandMan on a mission for cheesecake gets caught drink driving againHis second trip ended when he crashed his car into a bank and was flown to hospital.22 Feb 05:00 AM
