New ZealandMan killed by three vehicles on motorway a ‘decent person’ with troubled pastJoshua Love: failed businessman, political candidate, criminal, but mourned by family. 13 Feb 04:07 AM
Crime‘I never meant any harm, I won't do it again’: Burglar’s impassioned apologyJudge's challenge: 'If you can’t (change) for yourself, then do it for your kids.'12 Feb 05:00 AM
KahuMarlborough iwi’s challenge to beach vehicle bylaw dismissedThe bylaw bans vehicles on beaches from the Awatere River to Waima/Ure River.11 Feb 03:42 AM
New ZealandLessons to be learnt as Waimea Dam opensThe dam's final cost reached $211 million, double the initial estimate.10 Feb 04:00 AM
CrimeChef caught with knife, rolling pin, stun gun says he was off to cut potatoesThe man said he didn't know how to use the Taser and was 'just being a dick' having it.09 Feb 11:51 PM
New Zealand'Couldn't locate him': Caves, rocks searched in hunt for missing Cook Strait jetskier'At this time there has been no sign of the missing man,' police said.07 Feb 02:08 AM
New Zealand‘If you come in, this place will be gone’: Woman held hostage for 15 hoursPhillip Mant was furious with the outcome of an earlier court matter.06 Feb 10:34 PM
New ZealandVolunteers join police in search for missing jetskier in Cook StraitThe man disappeared while trying to cross the strait on a jetski.05 Feb 06:13 PM
New ZealandDisqualified driver in court after making pizza run in mum’s car'The public needs to be protected from your poor driving' - Judge Richard Russell05 Feb 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Sieg heil': The strange arrest of a nunchuck-wielding barking teenPolice stopped a car for not having its headlights on but discovered much more.04 Feb 07:00 AM
New ZealandMissing man’s jetski found in Cook StraitThe jetskier aimed to reach Plimmerton Beach but never arrived.03 Feb 10:16 PM
TravelBest Beach: NZ’s favourite beaches of 2025 revealed – and Ōhope isn’t one of themThe winners of Best Beach 2025 have been revealed – did your favourite triumph?01 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPerson thrown from car after serious crash on SH1 near PictonEmergency services were called to the crash at Tuamarina at 6.30am. 28 Jan 07:00 PM
New Zealand‘A little bit of everything’: Long-weekend weather a mixed bag for Aucklanders Heavy rainfall warnings have also been issued in the North and South Islands.24 Jan 09:49 PM
Crime‘So many secrets': Ex-deputy principal jailed for sexual relationship with studentThe offences occurred in the early 2000s when Iain Anderson was at Tapawera Area School.24 Jan 01:35 AM
CrimeWoman declined ACC referral sends psychologist 69 threatening texts in one hourShe told him she hoped he would get cancer and that his house burned down.23 Jan 06:00 AM
New Zealand‘Alarming’: Police staff investigated for prying on Lyn Fleming’s file A probe is under way to determine the rationale for and legitimacy of each file check. 22 Jan 08:18 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessTall Timber: NZ’s biggest 20 forestry companiesWho are the companies behind New Zealand's third biggest export trade?22 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandFlying fox 'snaps' at popular campground, person seriously injuredWorksafe has begun inquiries after a person was seriously injured on a flying fox.20 Jan 02:44 AM
New ZealandSecond weekend whale stranding in South Island30 pilots whales stranded in Golden Bay, and a beaked whale came ashore in Christchurch.18 Jan 08:58 PM
New Zealand'I was a mess': Sisters reveal what it's really like to confront sex abuser in court'I’ve grown my wings... like I'm free and I feel really good that it’s all now out there.'18 Jan 02:00 AM
New Zealand'Relief': Waimea Dam dispute finally endsTasman Mayor Tim King said: "It’s been a long and tortuous process to get this far".14 Jan 08:33 PM
New ZealandNelson man found dead after ‘some time’ at home identified by police, cause of death a mysteryHe was found at his home on Suffolk Rd in Stoke on Friday, January 10. 14 Jan 02:31 AM
New ZealandDelays after serious crash on Coastal Highway in TasmanMotorists asked to avoid the area or expect delays after serious two-vehicle crash.07 Jan 03:20 AM
New Zealand'It was gangsta': Drugged woman drove car through sleeping couple's homeShe narrowly missed the sleeping elderly couple's bedroom and cannot pay for the damage.19 Dec 06:06 AM
Crime'High risk': Judge's skepticism as gang member claims desire to changeDefence lawyer: 'He’s spent much of his life acting out and pretending to be tough'.17 Dec 03:28 AM
New ZealandOff-grid living at Golden Bay farmThe farm grows, processes and sells beef, lamb and farm produce directly to the public.16 Dec 07:53 PM
CrimeWhy a judge rejected mental impairment claims in sex offender's sentencingVictims seek apology; Judge says harm caused to children is 'extraordinary'.15 Dec 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Such a load of s***': Mayor fumes at road speed limit hurdlesMayor's swearing outburst sparked by unforeseen challenges in lowering speed limits12 Dec 10:16 PM
New Zealand'I’ve never seen one that big': Judge shocked at cow's untreated cancerJudge criticises owner for not seeking vet help; 'The cow suffered significant pain.'10 Dec 11:05 PM
New ZealandLuxury estate couple taken to court for refusing to pay levies over unmowed lawn, weedsThe judge likened it to not paying rates because the potholes had not been fixed.08 Dec 02:00 AM
Travel'Tis the season to fly away for the holidays - is Qantas business class the way to go?What it’s like to fly from Auckland to Brisbane in Qantas business class.06 Dec 06:00 PM
Kahu'Racism will not ruin our signs': Council condemns ongoing vandalismTasman Region reaffirms support for te reo after repeated vandalism of bilingual signs.05 Dec 06:33 AM
New ZealandPilot whales refloated in Tasman’s Golden Bay after 'heroic' rescue effortsSurviving pilot whales were refloated after becoming stranded multiple times.04 Dec 04:34 AM
