New ZealandMen charged with dishonesty offences fight to keep identities suppressedDefence says court would struggle to find a case where one's reputation was more important24 Nov 05:21 PM
New ZealandMother shakes head in court as son accused of hospital fire denied bailPsychiatric services can't care for man and police say no to bail so prison only option.22 Nov 02:33 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 Zealand'I am very, very angry': Runaway teen sobs while confronting sex offender in courtTeen runaway falls victim to convicted sex offender.17 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandDescent into chaos blamed on the company he keptAs the victim was on the phone, De Garnham slammed into the side of his vehicle.09 Nov 05:48 AM
New ZealandMan 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."08 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandWoman found with weapons in her wardrobe, ammo in her handbag sentencedAfter she was filmed at target practice, police moved in and made an arrest.08 Nov 03:45 AM
New ZealandLone 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.02 Nov 04:24 AM
New ZealandGrieving dad given home detention for dealing LSDMark Frew's life descended into worse chaos when he learned his adult son had died.01 Nov 04:30 AM
New ZealandPregnant woman punched elderly motorist through his car windowShe felt he had driven too close to her and her family at the supermarket.31 Oct 05:00 AM
New ZealandCaught out: Pair pinged over blue cod plunderFishermen fined, boat forfeited after pair lie about why they had more fish than allowed.27 Oct 07:53 PM
New ZealandAircraft engineer jumps on wing of plane with engines running, punches pilotThe pilot felt the plane rocking, then saw a man on the wing before the blows rained down.27 Oct 06:00 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 after car crash on SH1, Marlborough, holiday road toll moves to fourOne other person suffered moderate injuries.24 Oct 02:45 AM
New ZealandNational ticketing system on the way for public transportThe National Ticketing Solution will be rolled out in stages, starting in Canterbury.21 Oct 07:19 AM
New ZealandLong weekend weather: Fine conditions forecast for most of NZBut rain and frost warnings for some parts of the country.19 Oct 08:23 PM
New ZealandBurglary accused gets bail despite police oppositionMan charged with repeat burglary of yellow-stickered house granted bail.19 Oct 03:00 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
New ZealandHidden Drugs: Cannabis found growing in secret room behind false wall"He did it well – perhaps he should go into horticulture," lawyer on cannabis grower.16 Oct 11:07 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 Zealand5.7 magnitude earthquake rattles central New ZealandMore than 13,000 people reported feeling the early morning shaking.13 Oct 04:33 PM
New ZealandTenant's belongings sent to the dump after he vanished owing $3000 in rentJames Maxwell disappeared, leaving behind his belongings and badly soiled carpets.13 Oct 05:00 AM
TravelSummer motorists bemoan seven week Nelson detourThe best summer holidays begin with a road trip, few include a 212km detour.12 Oct 05:42 PM
New ZealandJudge 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.12 Oct 07:00 AM
New ZealandWoman left penniless after friend siphoned $750,000 from her accounts'Not only have I been robbed, but my late parents have been as well.'11 Oct 04:29 AM
New ZealandSH6 Nelson to Blenheim to be closed for seven weeks, storm repairsSH6 from Hira to Ronga Rd, Rai Valley, will close from November 1 to December 18.10 Oct 06:33 AM
New ZealandStock 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.09 Oct 10:14 PM
New Zealand'Appetite for change': New mayors elected in most major centres in strong election for right-leaning candidatesTory Whanau's mayoral win in Wellington bucked a national trend of right-leaning mayors.08 Oct 05:25 AM
New ZealandInteractive: Check the mayoral and election results in every city/regionUse our interactive tool to find the results for different regions in Aotearoa.08 Oct 03:47 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSpecial 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.07 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Thank you, your honour': Pepper-sprayed drink driver on sentenceThe drunk, disqualified driver twice slammed into a car parked in a neighbour's driveway.06 Oct 04:25 AM
New ZealandMeat 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.04 Oct 05:00 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'Extraordinarily bad, dangerous driving' - judgeSpeeding drink driver reminded of risk he posed to others on the road.19 Sep 02:15 AM
