Shoplifter with preference for chips, dip and cider said he did it ‘to survive’
Shoplifter with refined tastes will have to get used to prison food this year.
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'You stupid moron': Engineer punches pilot in head in cockpit; that was only the start of the saga
It took the victim complaining to the CAA before attacker ended up in court.
'Sorry, this is a robbery': Teen apologised as he stole cash
Teen robber who apologised to salon worker for armed robbery saved from going to prison.
How TV series Suits helped one Kiwi mum win her own legal battle
Watching TV helped Gillian Bearman get a few tips in fighting her own court case.
One person seriously injured after alleged stabbing in Motueka, man in police custody
The alleged stabbing happened in Rowling Loop, Lower Moutere about 4 this afternoon.
Festival still going ahead despite weather risks
Nelson is among New Zealand cities currently under wet weather warning.
Liquor store worker stole from his boss 98 times, but future employers will never know
'He was a calculated and systematic thief who stole from us over a number of months'
The 'bad man': Children were so scared of burglar, they hid pocket money under their pillows
"Parents observed many nights of tears and lack of sleep".
New fire trucks to replace ageing vehicles at South Island airports
Firefighters from South Island airports trained with four new fire trucks from Austria.
Men charged with dishonesty offences fight to keep identities suppressed
Defence says court would struggle to find a case where one's reputation was more important
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.
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.'