New ZealandSouth Island’s West Coast set for soakingBuller and Westland tipped to experience the worst of the wet weather.06 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandFire and Emergency preparing for 'significant' weather eventMetService issued warnings Northland to Fiordland, watches for Bay of Plenty & Tasman.03 May 01:23 AM
New ZealandAngry shoplifter caught after busting up public toiletHe stole groceries, dental care items and a vacuum cleaner before attacking a public loo.01 May 02:55 AM
New ZealandWinz customer takes app frustration out on windowYoung man's frustration with Winz app leads to wilful damage conviction.17 Apr 10:57 PM
New Zealand'Like a freaking bomb': Tornado rips through Kāpiti Coast - teen injured, 20 homes damagedIt’s the fourth tornado in three days around the country.10 Apr 09:54 PM
New ZealandSchool holidays off to wet and windy start - thunderstorms and rain forecastIt may be time for parents to bring out board games for children.10 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandTasman tornado: 50 homes damaged after ‘unreal’ tornado strikes near NelsonMetService says Nelson is under a severe thunderstorm watch.10 Apr 06:11 AM
Crime'Sexsomnia': Man cleared of indecent assault at party due to sleep conditionA man who used sexsomnia as a defence to indecent assault now has his name suppressed.07 Apr 11:00 PM
New ZealandDrunk, talking to passenger and crashed into stopped trafficShe drank beer and tequila and was behind the wheel while more than five times the limit.03 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandMan admits making false statement in relation to ‘serious’ workplace incidentMan pleads guilty to making false statement over workplace incident three years ago.02 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandNeighbour takes on property developer seeking to cut down treesClash over boundary trees: Tall shelterbelt in residential area neither fence nor hedge.02 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandCut above: Defence lawyer axes opponents in and out of courtroomDefence lawyer Emma Riddell takes axe to competition in heritage sport of woodchopping25 Mar 04:00 PM
CrimeTeen car thief told police 'I can do what I like', court hearsThe offending occurred over two nights in January while the 18-year-old was on bail.24 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandReal estate agent tried to wrench engagement ring off former partner, telling her he no longer wanted to marry herVictim tells court her former partner's 'perfect public image' made her 'feel sick'.23 Mar 05:00 AM
CrimeClean record ends for 73-year-old handed first conviction after three winesShe and her husband had been at the local social club for the night.16 Mar 07:00 AM
New ZealandSensitive fishing data to be kept from public at appeal hearingData on fishing in fragile marine area in the South Island to remain confidential.08 Mar 10:03 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessCyclone Gabrielle: $2b kiwifruit industry right in path of stormFruit quality woes could intensify as Cyclone Gabrielle hits premium growing regions.14 Feb 04:40 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: 10 of the worst tropical cyclones to hit NZEx-tropical cyclones have wrought havoc in NZ. Here's 10 of the worst.09 Feb 11:23 PM
New ZealandTasman, West Coast motorists warned amid slips and flooding not to travel unless 'absolutely essential'Police are urging motorists to obey signage that says roads are closed.05 Feb 07:55 AM
New ZealandPayout: Couple awarded $270k after council wrongly sign off on poolThe pool, the centrepiece of the award-winning home, was found to be uncompliant.02 Feb 07:00 AM
New ZealandTrouble in paradise: Court lifts ban on choppers for coastal property ownersCourt reverses thinking after "absurd" fight over aircraft operating at Awaroa.24 Jan 05:53 PM
New ZealandTasman crews busy with rural blaze, chemical building fireFire and Emergency have told Nelson residents to avoid Elm St during decontamination.23 Jan 08:02 PM
New ZealandOne person seriously injured after alleged stabbing in Motueka, man in police custodyThe alleged stabbing happened in Rowling Loop, Lower Moutere about 4 this afternoon.06 Jan 06:02 AM
New ZealandArtist caught driving drunk after swerving into path of police officer's carJudge says artist's troubled past is no excuse for the risk he posed to the public.21 Nov 07:00 AM
New ZealandThree gang men arrested after alleged aggravated robberyThree men have been arrested following an aggravated robbery as part of Operation Cobalt04 Nov 07:09 AM
New ZealandThirty seven sheep die 'horrific deaths' in prolonged overnight dog attack'You're never quite prepared for it,' - dog control officer attacked by dogs on farm.26 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandOne dead in two-car crash near NelsonPolice were called to the crash on Moutere Highway 9.15pm yesterday.18 Oct 05:10 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandExplained: The 'summer switch' about to bring warm days to NZAfter a chilly start, the back-half of October marks a slide into summery temperatures.16 Oct 12:37 AM
New Zealand'I didn't do it': Businessman broke boating rules, plans new battleHarbourmaster's experience with boating dispute prompts request for body cameras.25 Sep 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Once-in-a-lifetime': Tourists wowed as 'mystery creature of the deep' washes ashoreTourists were expecting a Farewell Spit tour. Then they got a once-in-a-lifetime surprise.12 Sep 01:22 AM
New ZealandDeluge closes parts of Abel Tasman and Queen Charlotte tracksDoC staff say the full extent of damage from last week's deluge was not yet known.24 Aug 04:16 AM
New Zealand'Unbelievable' wild weather - more homes evacuated overnightHundreds of people have been displaced from their homes due to slips and flooding.20 Aug 05:40 AM
New ZealandLive: State of emergency declared in Marlborough; heavy rain expected overnight in TasmanMore than 400 homes have had to be evacuated in the Nelson area.19 Aug 01:45 AM
New ZealandDeath on the mountain: 'Different decisions and she may have survived'"If any of those critical decisions had been different, Tracey may have survived."17 Aug 01:00 AM
