Woman claimed 'innocence by nature of being a woman'; Judge wasn't impressed
Judge reprimands accused over 'pathetic' paperwork after telling her to be quiet.
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'Incredible opportunity': Community warming to new Picton ferry terminal plans
A public session to learn more about the Picton ferry terminal upgrade was held this week.
Bedroom generation: New research reveals 'silent disengagement' of young Kiwis during Covid
Covid-19 may have worsened social isolation among some young Kiwis.
87yo woman makes appeal for her nude painting lost in a garage sale
Eunice Jeffers posed for the painting 63 years ago when she and her husband lived abroad.
'New generation coming into agriculture': Cannabis farm gets $32m grant
The Government has given a cash injection to NZ's largest medicinal cannabis grower.
New Zealand's sexiest - and least sexy - cities revealed
Where are the kinkiest Kiwis? New research reveals New Zealand's sexiest cities.
Heartbreak in search for missing man: Police find body at bottom of cliff
Wayne Taylor, 54, was reported missing on February 22.
Police seeking driver who fled the scene of fatal car crash
A 70-year-old man was found dead in one of the vehicles involved in the crash.
Ten months' home detention for man who bottled victim and two dogs
Home detention in quiet village complex might help offender improve his ways, says judge.
Marlborough needs to find 900 homes in the next 30 years
Marlborough will run out of land zoned for housing inside three decades.
Police swoop on altercation at address in Blenheim
Police were armed and cordons were put in place.
Serious crash closes road between Nelson and Picton
Police are advising motorists to avoid roads near a single-vehicle crash at Koromiko.
Driverless, low-emissions tractor in development for orchards
As well as lower emissions, reduced spray drift & improved soil and tree health expected.
Another scorcher for northern Kiwis, while parts of south see a cool change
Auckland, Rotorua, Tauranga, New Plymouth and Whangārei will hit 27C today.
Heavy rain, slips affecting South Island roads
Police are concerned about the risk of injury due to rockfall.
Highway south of Blenheim to close for five nights
The road will close between 7pm and 6am from next Sunday until Thursday 9 December.
'Best news ever': Dog located after 18 days missing
Lani missing while being transported from Kaitaia to her new home in Queenstown.
Temperature boost expected as rain hits West Coast
Some rain was expected for Buller and Westland in the coming days but not as severe.
'Prolonged, tortuous, transition' needs to end - Hospitality NZ
Hospitality and accommodation businesses are preparing to start a "We're ready" campaign.
'Obsolete' spy domes coming down, GCSB moves to new tech
Our spy agency has found more modern ways to snoop.
New Zealand's first electric plane flight crosses Cook Strait
The first attempt to fly an electric aircraft across Cook Strait is set to happen today.
Grieving father's heartbreak: Boy's aunt unable to attend funeral
The ministry's exemption system didn't allow for extended family, a grieving dad says.
Inside the Te Awamutu cluster - epicentre of the Waikato spread
As Delta spreads to the Waikato, we look closer at cases rising in Te Awamutu.
Delta outbreak: 109 cases - new infections in Northland, Waikato; Auckland vaccine rate latest
There are 35 people in hospital around the country.
Live: Locals call for lockdown in Northland after positive Covid cases
National health's spokesperson says there's real concern in the region.
Delta in the South Island: Hopes first case will boost jab rates
Sudden case a 'kick up the backside' for Mainlanders.
Blenheim residents urged to get tested, as new locations of interest released
New locations released last night include flights, shops, and service stations
Mainland breached: New locations of interest include flight to Blenheim and regional airports
People are being urged to regularly check the locations of interest list.
$25.9m for Ngāi Tahu to help reduce number of young Māori in state care
In the last year, around 68 per cent of young people in Oranga Tamariki care were Māori.
Covid pair's Northland trip: 'Compelling' reasons needed to reveal women's names
NZ law expert says media have to be very careful if they choose to name Northland women.
Auckland sex workers caught at Blenheim motel appear in court
Two women have been charged with failing to comply with the current Health Order.
Auckland sex workers caught at Blenheim motel, refuse to provide details
Two sex workers have been caught in Blenheim after leaving Auckland without exemptions.
Businesswoman flew from Auckland to Blenheim for property appraisal
Police have summonsed her to court for breaching Covid travel restrictions.