New Zealand'Extremely dangerous': Tree feller didn't bother with safety plan because it was too expensiveJudge says the contractor is a 'law unto himself'.23 Jan 11:23 PM
New Zealand'Appalling driving' - US finance manager spent 10 min on wrong side of road before crashFinance manager Brett Reck forks out $26k contribution to cost of damage from crash.15 Jan 01:20 AM
New ZealandHow is the rest of summer looking? Forecasters take a long look at El NiñoThe latest Niwa Weather outlook is out - and it's a mixed bag.05 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandTeen rescued after falling out of kayak in Tasman BayThe young man activated a personal locator beacon, giving emergency services his location.29 Dec 09:54 PM
New ZealandSeven people injured in Tasman crashOne person has serious injuries while six others have minor injuries.29 Dec 05:16 AM
New ZealandSoggy end to 2023: Heavy rain, thunderstorms to sweep across NZForecasters are warning heavy bursts of rain could lead to flooding and slips.28 Dec 05:47 PM
New Zealand‘Incredibly popular’ beach to greet 60,000 campers over summerThe Abel Tasman park campsite is fully booked from now until mid-February.21 Dec 04:42 AM
New ZealandFirm fined after truck crash revealed false logbook entriesTruck driver entered rest break in log book hours before he was due to arrive at it.15 Dec 09:00 PM
New Zealand'Life is a gift': Legendary busker reflects after terminal cancer diagnosisBen Tomsett speaks with one of NZ's most talented musicians.12 Dec 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Dangerous manoeuvres': Why passenger was charged over police chaseLibby Ker biffed a bottle out of the fleeing car's window at a police car.11 Dec 06:00 PM
CrimeFive arrested, cash, meth, taser sezied as part of Killer Beez Southern Swarm stingPolice also busted a cannabis grow op, seizing 61 plans at $5000 in cash in Christchurch.08 Dec 04:39 AM
New Zealand'One that bites': Fisherman's $20k fine for removing boat's monitoring deviceHe tried to hide the device in a bag beneath the sea.06 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandDrugs, money seized following police operation against Killer Beez gangTwo gang members were arrested while completing a drug deal in a Blenheim public carpark.01 Dec 05:31 AM
New ZealandWatch: 'We've all got families, we want to live' - Dramatic sea rescueLife is a Cabaret for 'Infamous Richard' after adventurer’s latest brush with fate.28 Nov 10:46 PM
KahuNelson City Council says name change not on the cards for four to 10 yearsWhakatū Marae is urging the council to rename the 'colonial' Founders Heritage Park.22 Nov 06:15 PM
New ZealandDriver apologises to young daughter over speeding drunk to schoolMan scores seventh drink drive conviction, this time with child in car on school run.21 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandTourist allegedly indecently assaulted women after asking for selfies at the beach'Come and kiss me, kiss, kiss, kiss - just one kiss', he allegedly said to one woman.14 Nov 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Very simple act' might have prevented handyman's electrocutionHire a Hubby Craig Johnston was found lying motionless on the floor by the homeowner.13 Nov 07:48 AM
New ZealandWanted for dangerous driving, man misses 24th call to courtThe court has called Gaimhreadhan O'Coileain's case 24 times; now it is up to a JP.19 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandMan on family violence charges has a “defiant, hostile, victim-blaming” attitudeHis name was suppressed, partly at the request of his victim who wants to move on.17 Oct 06:30 AM
PoliticsThe faces of the South Island's new leaders following blue election tidal waveA new party returns to the South Island and several red seats flip.16 Oct 12:48 AM
New Zealand'We feel hopeful that we’re now closer to a resolution': Nelson Tenths trial on home straightLegal teams in Nelson Tenths case welcomed to region with pōwhiri at Te Āwhina Marae.13 Oct 01:23 AM
New Zealand'She did not consent': Man found guilty of raping and kidnapping partner on road tripWorking holiday in New Zealand ends in prison for man who raped and kidnapped partner.06 Oct 05:28 AM
CrimeMan denies raping partner in '30-day sex challenge'The man said he was surprised and confused by the allegations.05 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'No evidence': Coroner rules out foul play in highway death of father-of-sixHe was lying face down on the road when he was hit by two trucks.27 Sep 01:00 AM
New ZealandGood gardener: Lawyer tells court client 'successful' at growing weedPolice arrived at the home on an unrelated matter and found more than a kilo of cannabis.26 Sep 10:19 PM
New ZealandTeen cyclist left concussed after bike hit by 84-year-old driverThe driver narrowly avoided running over the cyclist after knocking her off the bike.24 Sep 10:39 PM
New Zealand'Thank you': Woman evicted with 4 hours' notice overwhelmed by generosity of strangers'I just want to know how it is I can be evicted from a home I own.'23 Sep 04:35 AM
New Zealand'Angry' thief banned from Nelson after stealing methadone from pharmacy twiceThe addict went behind the counter and grabbed bottles of methadone from the dispensary.21 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandThey demanded a child's cell phone but left after being handed a water blasterThey first tried to demand a cellphone from an 11-year-old girl.19 Sep 04:13 AM
New ZealandWoman given four hours to leave home she owned in holiday parkEvicted then trespassed: 'I had to pay for the site, for a house I couldn't live in'16 Sep 08:06 AM
New ZealandWeather: Damaging, strong winds to smash much of country this weekendThe weekend wind may cause damage to trees, powerlines and unsecured structures.15 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandHunter caught leaving private meditation retreat with dead pigsThe 29-year-old already had convictions for unlawful hunting.11 Sep 05:16 AM
New ZealandJudge enters guilty plea on behalf of absent defendantJudge says Harris’ absence showed “utter contempt” for the trial process.01 Sep 08:00 AM
