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
New ZealandPolice officer attacked after asking man to tip out his Bourbon and colaThe constable was left with a concussion, a cut lip and a black eye.07 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandThree gang men arrested after alleged aggravated robberyThree men have been arrested following an aggravated robbery as part of Operation Cobalt04 Nov 07:09 AM
New ZealandLone Ranger: Farmer appeals against conviction after horse killed on highway saying it ‘wasn’t a crime’Farmer Luke King says the police and justice systems have been against him on all fronts.02 Nov 04:24 AM
New ZealandGrieving dad given home detention for dealing LSDMark Frew's life descended into worse chaos when he learned his adult son had died.01 Nov 04:30 AM
New ZealandPregnant woman punched elderly motorist through his car windowShe felt he had driven too close to her and her family at the supermarket.31 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandWeekend weather: Hot and humid conditions bring rain, wind and thunderstormsAn airmass from Queensland and Coral Sea brings hot weather with rain and wind watches.28 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandCaught out: Pair pinged over blue cod plunderFishermen fined, boat forfeited after pair lie about why they had more fish than allowed.27 Oct 07:53 PM
New ZealandAircraft engineer jumps on wing of plane with engines running, punches pilotThe pilot felt the plane rocking, then saw a man on the wing before the blows rained down.27 Oct 06:00 AM
New ZealandThirty seven sheep die 'horrific deaths' in prolonged overnight dog attack'You're never quite prepared for it,' - dog control officer attacked by dogs on farm.26 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandLong weekend weather: Fine conditions forecast for most of NZBut rain and frost warnings for some parts of the country.19 Oct 08:23 PM
New ZealandBurglary accused gets bail despite police oppositionMan charged with repeat burglary of yellow-stickered house granted bail.19 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandOne dead in two-car crash near NelsonPolice were called to the crash on Moutere Highway 9.15pm yesterday.18 Oct 05:10 PM
New ZealandHidden Drugs: Cannabis found growing in secret room behind false wall"He did it well – perhaps he should go into horticulture," lawyer on cannabis grower.16 Oct 11:07 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExplained: The 'summer switch' about to bring warm days to NZAfter a chilly start, the back-half of October marks a slide into summery temperatures.16 Oct 12:37 AM
TravelWhat to do in Nelson if you're not outdoorsyThese family-friendly attractions have you covered15 Oct 07:59 PM
New Zealand'Diaper politics': Former Minister Shane Jones rejects bias after donation to him precedes $9m grantShane Jones oversaw the PGF fund, which contributed almost $10m to a project in Nelson.15 Oct 06:40 AM
New Zealand5.7 magnitude earthquake rattles central New ZealandMore than 13,000 people reported feeling the early morning shaking.13 Oct 04:33 PM
New ZealandTenant's belongings sent to the dump after he vanished owing $3000 in rentJames Maxwell disappeared, leaving behind his belongings and badly soiled carpets.13 Oct 05:00 AM
TravelSummer motorists bemoan seven week Nelson detourThe best summer holidays begin with a road trip, few include a 212km detour.12 Oct 05:42 PM
New ZealandJudge on rapist's remorse: 'This is you being sorry for yourself and not your victim'Childhood stolen and family broken after the man they met at church raped 11-year-old.12 Oct 07:00 AM
New Zealand'You're f***ing dead': Man threatened courier in random encounterHis life was spinning out of control after he was the victim of a gang assault in prison.12 Oct 03:54 AM
New ZealandWoman left penniless after friend siphoned $750,000 from her accounts'Not only have I been robbed, but my late parents have been as well.'11 Oct 04:29 AM
New Zealand'Worst employee I've ever had': Hatmaker belittled woman for 'messing up' hatsThe employer must now pay her $26k but says he can't because he is 'just a poor hatmaker'.10 Oct 07:00 AM
New ZealandSH6 Nelson to Blenheim to be closed for seven weeks, storm repairsSH6 from Hira to Ronga Rd, Rai Valley, will close from November 1 to December 18.10 Oct 06:33 AM
New ZealandStock car driver who filmed ex in bed with man has 'grown up'Victim's forgiveness a factor in outcome for man who posted film of her in bed.09 Oct 10:14 PM
