Mother shakes head in court as son accused of hospital fire denied bail
Psychiatric services can't care for man and police say no to bail so prison only option.
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Artist caught driving drunk after swerving into path of police officer's car
Judge says artist's troubled past is no excuse for the risk he posed to the public.
'I am very, very angry': Runaway teen sobs while confronting sex offender in court
Teen runaway falls victim to convicted sex offender.
Descent into chaos blamed on the company he kept
As the victim was on the phone, De Garnham slammed into the side of his vehicle.
Man who strangled partner with baby nearby avoids prison 'by the skin of his teeth'
"She doesn’t want to see you go to prison, but she wants you to get the help you need."
Woman found with weapons in her wardrobe, ammo in her handbag sentenced
After she was filmed at target practice, police moved in and made an arrest.
Lone Ranger: Farmer appeals against conviction after horse killed on highway saying it ‘wasn’t a crime’
Farmer Luke King says the police and justice systems have been against him on all fronts.
Grieving dad given home detention for dealing LSD
Mark Frew's life descended into worse chaos when he learned his adult son had died.
Pregnant woman punched elderly motorist through his car window
She felt he had driven too close to her and her family at the supermarket.
Caught out: Pair pinged over blue cod plunder
Fishermen fined, boat forfeited after pair lie about why they had more fish than allowed.
Aircraft engineer jumps on wing of plane with engines running, punches pilot
The pilot felt the plane rocking, then saw a man on the wing before the blows rained down.
Thirty 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.
One dead after car crash on SH1, Marlborough, holiday road toll moves to four
One other person suffered moderate injuries.
National ticketing system on the way for public transport
The National Ticketing Solution will be rolled out in stages, starting in Canterbury.
Long weekend weather: Fine conditions forecast for most of NZ
But rain and frost warnings for some parts of the country.
Burglary accused gets bail despite police opposition
Man charged with repeat burglary of yellow-stickered house granted bail.
One dead in two-car crash near Nelson
Police were called to the crash on Moutere Highway 9.15pm yesterday.
Hidden Drugs: Cannabis found growing in secret room behind false wall
"He did it well – perhaps he should go into horticulture," lawyer on cannabis grower.
Explained: The 'summer switch' about to bring warm days to NZ
After a chilly start, the back-half of October marks a slide into summery temperatures.
5.7 magnitude earthquake rattles central New Zealand
More than 13,000 people reported feeling the early morning shaking.
Tenant's belongings sent to the dump after he vanished owing $3000 in rent
James Maxwell disappeared, leaving behind his belongings and badly soiled carpets.
Summer motorists bemoan seven week Nelson detour
The best summer holidays begin with a road trip, few include a 212km detour.
Judge on rapist's remorse: 'This is you being sorry for yourself and not your victim'
Childhood stolen and family broken after the man they met at church raped 11-year-old.
Woman left penniless after friend siphoned $750,000 from her accounts
'Not only have I been robbed, but my late parents have been as well.'
SH6 Nelson to Blenheim to be closed for seven weeks, storm repairs
SH6 from Hira to Ronga Rd, Rai Valley, will close from November 1 to December 18.
Stock car driver who filmed ex in bed with man has 'grown up'
Victim's forgiveness a factor in outcome for man who posted film of her in bed.
'Appetite for change': New mayors elected in most major centres in strong election for right-leaning candidates
Tory Whanau's mayoral win in Wellington bucked a national trend of right-leaning mayors.
Interactive: Check the mayoral and election results in every city/region
Use our interactive tool to find the results for different regions in Aotearoa.
Special investigation: While war rages, should NZ still allow Russian crews on Kiwi-flagged fishing boats?
Immigration Minister urges Kiwi fishing companies to reconsider using Russian crews.
'Thank you, your honour': Pepper-sprayed drink driver on sentence
The drunk, disqualified driver twice slammed into a car parked in a neighbour's driveway.
Meat thief challenges supermarket boss: 'What are you going to do about it?'
Prolific shoplifter James Weir has been caught stealing meat, a bike and electric shavers.
'I didn't do it': Businessman broke boating rules, plans new battle
Harbourmaster's experience with boating dispute prompts request for body cameras.
'Extraordinarily bad, dangerous driving' - judge
Speeding drink driver reminded of risk he posed to others on the road.
'Extremely concerning': Man caught with cache of weapons was 'concerned for country's future'
Man concerned about the future of the country found with gun stash at home.