Ten months' home detention for man who bottled victim and two dogs
Home detention in quiet village complex might help offender improve his ways, says judge.
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Live: 'No longer safe' - police concerned for children at Parliament protest
"The site is no longer a safe environment for families and children," police say.
Protests in Christchurch, Picton, Auckland: Destiny Church and tattoo fundraising as more than 1000 march
Pockets of protesters have arisen around the country.
Tent cities popping up in south in support of Wellington
There are protests in Dunedin, Christchurch and Picton.
Serious crash closes road between Nelson and Picton
Police are advising motorists to avoid roads near a single-vehicle crash at Koromiko.
From gumboots to leather boots: Kiwi dominatrix tells all
An expert reveals what really goes on in her Picton garage.
Highway south of Blenheim to close for five nights
The road will close between 7pm and 6am from next Sunday until Thursday 9 December.
Sail to Motuara Island for birds, dolphins and a history lesson
The Marlborough Sounds' Motuara Island is paradise for history buffs and nature lovers.
Interislander ferry suffers second mechanical issue in as many weeks
The issue has forced the Aratere to take an alternative route this afternoon.
Marlborough Sounds convicted murderer Scott Watson has bail declined
The double-killer wanted bail to prepare his final appeal challenge.
Businesswoman flew from Auckland to Blenheim for property appraisal
Police have summonsed her to court for breaching Covid travel restrictions.
Watch: Dramatic recovery after Picton locomotive plunged into harbour
KiwiRail says "limited" diesel leak contained and cleaned up.
KiwiRail launches investigation after incident at Picton harbour
No one was injured in the incident and the harbourmaster closed the port.
Rates jump by more than 10 per cent for some as land values soar
Land values rose by about 25 per cent in Marlborough between 2017 and 2020.
Picton aquarium closure plan prompts staff 'sit-in' protest
Plan to shut down Picton aquarium prompts staff 'to hold a sit-in' protest.
Shock aquarium closure claim: Fears for 117 native animals
The EcoWorld Aquarium and Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre must clear out in three months.
Watch: Cochlear implants help 50yo man hear again - 'All my emotion just poured out'
The Government has just revealed $28m of new funding towards adult cochlear implants.
Lost in mail: Ashes posted to Rotorua end up 900km away
The ashes have ended up at a non-existent Queenstown address.
Man arrested following Cook Strait ferries threat
Police are considering charges against the 33-year-old.
Key witness in Scott Watson murder trial dead in suspected suicide
Critical witness to the Sounds murder mystery dies in Greymouth.
Ferries resume timetable after 140km/h winds forced 8-hour delay
Interislander manager Walter Rushbrook said the afternoon had been a one-off event.
12-hours from Wellington to Picton: Gale-force winds trap ferry passengers
More than the equivalent time of a flight to Los Angeles when their vessel finally docked.
Need another holiday? Campervans going for less than $80 a day
Low prices aim to give tourism industry a boost in what is usually its peak season.
Nido collapse a double hit for South Auckland family
'I just called them and they have told me that they can't release any stock.'
Picton ferry terminal expansion could raise pollution - engineer
New cruise ship berth would mean ships parking very close to town, says engineer.
Communities split over free school lunches
Full list: Which schools will get free school lunches?
Free school lunches: Wellington and South Island
Full list: Who gets free school lunches in Wellington and the South Island.
South Island business owners plead for level 1: 'There are no cases down here'
Current restrictions have caused confusion for customers and the South Island wants change
'Desperate to hear from her': Jay-Jay Feeney's fears for missing sister
'We are worried for her safety and are desperate to hear from her.'
Shovel-ready projects get the green light to go ahead under new infrastructure law
More than 750 jobs will be created in Auckland alone as part of the post-Covid recovery.
Travel deadline extended to Friday as stranded students struggle to get home by lockdown
Students trying to rush home as part-time jobs disappear or flatmates desert them.
Picton port evacuated after gas leak
A KiwiRail spokesman is warning Cook Strait ferry passengers to expect delays.