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
NPCCheeky social media jabs follow Tasman's historic Ranfurly Shield winTasman celebrate first Ranfurly Shield win as Hawke’s Bay face playful jabs.08 Sep 09:59 PM
NPCMako beat Magpies: Tasman end Hawke's Bay's Ranfurly Shield tenureHawke's Bay fell at their fifth defence of the Log o' Wood in 2024.07 Sep 08:58 AM
New ZealandHundreds of anglers busted fishing inside marine reservesOfficial information reveals which areas around the country have become poaching hotspots.06 Sep 05:00 PM
CrimeBusted: Inquisitive cleaner finds fake money operation in motel room'It's offending that undermines our currency and this is a serious example of it.'03 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandTasman planning Shield parade, a week before battling Hawke’s BayThe Magpies and the Mako are set to clash in a Log o' Wood blockbuster.02 Sep 05:58 AM
New ZealandRain, wind, thunder: Feisty end to winter across countryForecast wind 'concerning', Niwa says.31 Aug 02:31 AM
New ZealandDrunken sailor crashed car while drinking '8 or 9' beers on drive home from seaHe understood the seriousness of what he’d done and how he’d placed other drivers at risk.26 Aug 08:00 AM
New ZealandVillagers win fight against prominent wine grower over controversial alpine subdivision'We would have been looking at Coronation Street which is not why we chose to be here.'25 Aug 02:00 AM
New ZealandRain, snow and wind to blast the countryHeavy rain, snowfall and strong wind warnings and watches are in place across the country.17 Aug 03:07 AM
New ZealandPerson dies in crash in Hope, Tasman DistrictThe single-vehicle crash happened around 6.15pm on Wednesday.07 Aug 06:43 PM
New ZealandWater dragon on the loose prompts biosecurity warningThere are fears that exotic pets could turn into New Zealand invaders if left unchecked.31 Jul 06:30 AM
SportKiwi paddlers victorious in 'world's toughest race'Sophie Hart and Nathan Fa’avae record the event's second-fastest completion time ever.19 Jul 04:47 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain watches, 10m waves as 'weather bomb' loomsHigh waves are also expected near the centre of the rapidly deepening low.18 Jul 11:17 PM
New ZealandOne dead after car crashes into power pole in TasmanThe Serious Crash Unit is currently investigating.18 Jul 07:02 PM
New ZealandWeather bomb could brush past country, heavy rain watch for four regions‘If this occurs, the media have permission to use the term “Weather bomb!’, says expert.18 Jul 01:01 AM
New ZealandNelson teen sentenced after 14-year-old humiliated in social media livestreamThe judge told Harrison Oliver he should be “thoroughly ashamed” of his behaviour.16 Jul 07:00 AM
New ZealandHomestead burned to the ground in 'revenge' blaze started by ex-partnerHamish Ray hung his head and cried as the consequences of his actions sunk in.09 Jul 08:00 AM
New ZealandFormer mayor confronts intruder, who had a nail gun, trying to 'claim' her house'He was screaming and ranting at me, and I just thought, ‘I have to protect myself''.28 Jun 10:58 PM
PremiumPremiumConstructionCountdown overhaul: 'Dark store' and EV chargers in new Woolworths empire'Dark store' and direct-to-boot offerings as well as EV chargers feature in overhauls.19 Jun 09:58 PM
New ZealandOops, he did it again: Repeat drink driver caught a week shy of finishing sentenceHe was driving drunk in a vehicle without a court-imposed interlock device.17 Jun 03:52 AM
InvestmentHouse prices flat in May, buyers taking time to make decisionsMay-laise: A soggy month for many in the housing market.16 Jun 11:01 PM
New Zealand501 with more than 60 convictions thanks judge as he's sent to prison'Thank you judge - thank you for your understanding," the patched Comanchero said.16 Jun 02:00 AM