New ZealandOne dead after Seddon SH1 crash, truck dangles off edge in SH6 in TasmanThe two crashes happened overnight, both roads were closed as a result.01 May 07:51 PM
New ZealandFormer council boss loses $271k he won in swimming pool compliance caseHe was told feature complied with rules around the fencing of pools. Then it didn't.01 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandReality check: Man cut down radio station billboard then punched the man who put it back upHe told police he punched the victim because 'he asked for it'.30 Apr 05:26 AM
New ZealandDeadly decision: Driver saw motorcyclist coming but pulled out in front of him anywayAnthony Keen died at the scene after hitting Chapman's car as she turned in front of him.22 Apr 07:00 AM
New ZealandMillion dollar scam: The victims and the young Auckland muleThe pair had searched online for 'safe' investment opportunities.18 Apr 05:00 PM
TravelDoC website crashes as people flock to book spot at 'world's best hidden beach'High demand was anticipated, with the DoC campsite being given its own booking window.16 Apr 11:05 PM
New ZealandMan bashed elderly dog with mallet to 'put it out of its misery'Instead, Lance Tengu left the dog badly injured and it had to be put down by a vet.16 Apr 04:54 AM
New ZealandWest Coast residents without power as rivers rise, fresh warnings for North IslandThere are rain and wind alerts for Tasman, Taranaki and Wellington.09 Apr 09:22 PM
New ZealandTākaka man Peter Miller’s death not suspicious, police sayHis body was found after his family raised concerns they hadn't heard from him.07 Apr 09:10 PM
New ZealandOne dead in three-vehicle crash in Marlborough, Easter holiday road toll moves to sixThe fatal crash brought the Easter holiday road toll to six.31 Mar 06:21 AM
New ZealandMan whose body was found in sinkhole identified, family pay tributeHis body was found after his family raised concerns they hadn't heard from him.22 Mar 12:26 AM
New Zealand'Prison next': Employer with history of ignoring court orders fined $20k and warned'No meaningful difference between inactivity and disobedience' - Judge Kerry Smith.21 Mar 04:09 AM
New ZealandFamily of man who fell down sinkhole 'totally devastated'; police probe ‘unexplained’ deathHis body was found after his family raised concerns they hadn't heard from him.21 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandDrunk teen driver who crashed into a garden will use landscaping skills to fix damageTeen offers free landscaping to fix damage caused by his drunken crash into garden.18 Mar 03:03 AM
New ZealandChainsaw-wielding suspect found guilty of cutting illegal forest trackAccused argued he was clearing a fallen tree – but a judge didn't buy it.16 Mar 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSuper RugbyEditorial: Tragedy of brain injury is a reminder of rugby’s brutal realityDeath of former Blues halfback could have far-reaching impact for national game15 Mar 04:15 PM
New ZealandWoman threw herself out of a window to escape violent new partnerHe slammed her head against a wall, bit her on the cheek and rubbed her face in icecream.13 Mar 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Very dangerous behaviour:' Meth mum threw bottle at police during high-speed pursuitDisqualified driver Libby Ker blamed her behaviour on her use of meth.12 Mar 06:00 PM
New Zealand'It hasn’t sunk in yet': Tasman Young Farmer of the Year announcedDairy farmer George Dodson, 22, takes out the Tasman FMG Young Farmer of the Year title.03 Mar 11:42 PM
New ZealandTourist who caused crash left NZ before drink-drive results knownAmerican finance company manager Brett Reck was here on holiday with his wife and child.27 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandDistracted mum crashed after driving through red lightThe light was red for 7 seconds before the crash, which left another motorist injured.23 Feb 02:56 AM
New ZealandOne dead after Tasman district glider crashEmergency services were called to the incident about 2pm.18 Feb 05:58 AM
Crime'Hungry meat thief' back behind bars, told to 'get a job'The judge told the recidivist thief supermarkets were sick of people like him.16 Feb 04:26 AM
New Zealand'Dark numbers': Fear housing crisis 'normalised'; region with most need revealedThe charity delivers 92,000 food parcels in a year: 'That’s not a flex'.15 Feb 11:13 PM
New ZealandPerson critically injured, SH67 closed after serious crash on West CoastThe Serious Crash Unit has been advised.13 Feb 06:53 AM
New Zealand'Sick, disgusting behaviour': Man exposes himself to schoolgirl walking homeVictim sought refuge at nearby house after running from man who'd exposed himself.13 Feb 03:35 AM
New ZealandLee Valley scrub fire: Hotspots found after drone search missionInvestigators have ruled out any suspicious circumstances regarding the fire's cause.09 Feb 10:04 PM
New ZealandLee Valley firefighters contain large scrub fireInvestigators have ruled out suspicious circumstances.09 Feb 06:26 AM
New Zealand'Justice for Jessica': Cops search property in five-year Marlborough mysteryOfficers searched a property in Canvastown today as inquiries into the 2019 case continue.09 Feb 06:23 AM
New ZealandSix helicopters fighting Tasman scrub fire grounded after drone spottedFirefighters are unable to continue work without helicopters due to steep terrain.07 Feb 04:48 AM
New ZealandWoman attacks teen as she left Nelson hair salon. No one knows whyMysterious crime: 'I was attacked from behind. Mum heard me screaming down the phone'.05 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandTeen cyclist's helmet split in two after being knocked off bike by 84-year-old driver'Your assessment was you thought you would avoid her, but you didn’t' - Judge.29 Jan 11:28 PM
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
