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
New Zealand'Horrid rotten egg smell:' Authorities followed their noses to find black gunk seeping into streamsThree people complained of the black substance that smelled like rotten egg.04 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandFour more pilot whales die after re-stranding in Golden BayThis is the third time the whales have re-stranded in as many days. 03 Dec 07:00 PM
New ZealandDozens of whales restrand in Golden Bay, despite refloating effortsProject Jonah said they would welcome volunteer help.03 Dec 04:45 AM
New ZealandSeven more whales dead after becoming re-stranded in TasmanSix whales died and one was euthanised after being beached on Tasman's Golden Bay again.02 Dec 06:29 PM
New ZealandRescue effort under way at mass whale stranding in TasmanLocal medics working with the community and DoC rangers to refloat dozens of pilot whales.02 Dec 04:18 AM
Crime‘She wants them back’: Cannabis grower pleads for police to return mum's pots'My mother asked me to ask if I could get them back. She will get upset otherwise'.01 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandThree arrested, 72 infringement notices issued in Nelson gang gatheringPolice conducted approximately 1800 breath screening tests during the gathering.30 Nov 06:08 AM
Crime'Easy money': Woman stole $7k from grandmother, then used pushchair in shoplifting spreeGrandmother is said to be 'very cross' about what happened.30 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandOne arrest for showing gang patch in major Nelson operationAnother person was arrested for driving while suspended ahead of weekend gathering.29 Nov 10:21 PM
New ZealandExtra police called in to monitor gang gathering in NelsonOfficers from the Tasman and Canterbury districts will descend on Nelson for the event.28 Nov 06:47 AM
New ZealandOnline predator's 'sustained campaign of terror' ended by one small mistake, police sayPolice: 'It took nearly two years to charge Cottam and get justice for his victims.'24 Nov 12:00 AM
New ZealandCoroner finds ‘warning systems did not work’ after driver killed by runaway truckHe was crushed between his truck and another as the vehicle rolled down a hill.21 Nov 05:00 AM
New Zealand'He was really cold': Man describes rescue of pilot who ditched plane in Tasman BayThey were looking for him for 10 minutes – then someone saw something bright in the water.19 Nov 09:05 PM
New ZealandPilot winched from water after 'ditching' aircraft in sea off Nelson coastIt's understood a NZDF aircraft and multiple helicopters are involved.19 Nov 08:14 AM
New ZealandSparky's apology after tradie electrocuted 'too little, too late' for grieving partnerBuilder Craig Johnston died after being electrocuted in 2020.17 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandJudge criticises woman for doctoring bank statements used as evidenceThe woman was trying to hide her true financial position during Family Court proceedings.17 Nov 02:00 AM
CrimeAggressive driver who caused serious crash told police to 'f*** off' when asked for blood sampleThe 'horrendously bad driver' later assaulted his partner and bit a police officer.12 Nov 04:00 AM
New ZealandSister's heartbreak: Woman pleads for leniency after brother abused her childrenMan's lawyer: “He is a victim himself and is now an abuser,”06 Nov 01:11 AM
New ZealandWest Coast’s Fox Glacier Highway closed after crashInitial reports stated there were serious injuries.05 Nov 02:40 AM
Crime'Lecherous behaviour': Porn addiction leads to jail for farmer with child sex abuse videosMatthew Harry Drummond is now behind bars for more than two years.26 Oct 02:00 AM
Crime'It was the wind': Drunk truck driver's excuse for swerving all over the roadThe driver, who stopped twice to urinate on the road, was nearly four times the limit.23 Oct 04:00 AM
CrimeDisqualified driver stole disabled woman's car after she dropped keys during bank appointmentOn another occasion Rory Herk was clocked doing 173 km/h on a motorbike.22 Oct 04:00 AM
Travel'Don’t wait': Kiwi couple share how they retired early to travel NZThe forever-adventure took lots of planning but has been worth it, the Davidsons say.21 Oct 01:15 AM
New ZealandFatherhood not enough to stop fisherman drink driving, despite final warningJudge: 'You have recently served a sentence of home detention and it did not deter you.'15 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandDownpours to hit tomorrow as heavy rain expected throughout OctoberA weather system is set to douse New Zealand tomorrow, with more expected in October.30 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Massive plumes of smoke fill sky as fire crews battle large Nelson fireCrews arrived at the blaze in the Nelson suburb of Richmond around 6pm.30 Sep 07:30 AM
New ZealandCalls for bird-terrorising cats to be contained to owner’s propertyCats are creating havoc amongst bird populations, Forest and Bird says.30 Sep 04:27 AM
New Zealand'It won’t happen again': Fishermen caught breaking dolphin-friendly rulesThe judge noted their money struggles but stressed the seriousness of fishing offences.19 Sep 03:35 AM
New Zealand'I don't like it at all': Prison wake-up call for teen who stabbed woman outside pub'I want you to reach 21 and live a good, pro-social life,' the judge told him.18 Sep 06:00 AM
New ZealandCannabis grower told police it was a shame he was caught as plants were "nearly ready"Police found the plants after seeing light coming from an area with no obvious entrance.17 Sep 05:36 AM
New ZealandA life shaped by crime: Desensitised burglar back behind barsJudge says Edward Davis' remorse and regret 'may be aligned with apprehension'.17 Sep 03:13 AM
New ZealandWaimea Dam cost continues to inch upThe total cost has climbed to $207.5 million but more are still approaching.15 Sep 11:05 PM
New ZealandDog that attacked child still considered 'dangerous' after owner's appeal failsGirl required 10 stitches after animal's bite lacerated her lip.14 Sep 12:30 AM
