Man's Covid lockdown break for the border ends in court
Phreedum Takimoana lands in court after driving through a farm to avoid Covid checkpoint.
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Covid rates in South Island schools increase as peak passes Auckland
Daily case numbers reported by schools in Wellington are also up.
Man films his ex partner and another man in bed, then posts it to Facebook
Roydon Winstanley broke into the house where his ex lay sleeping with another man.
Harmful levels of mould cause closure of police cells in Nelson
Flooding compounds 'dire' state of Nelson police custody unit.
Northland students are ready to fight the Aquabots war
Northland year 6 to 13 students will compete their underwater robots next month.
Man accused of murdering baby Hope granted bail
Hope died in Starship children's hospital after her life support was turned off.
Affordable homes battle: Company says pay up - couple say fix it
Nelson couple fighting builder face legal bills about half what it cost to build house.
Mothers and MP question why IHC base closed to their own residents
Parents of disabled adults questioning why IHC service is no longer available.
Clean up of Picton reserve could cost up to $15,000 after protest
The protestors were camped out at the reserve for three weeks.
Nelson homicide victim identified, police investigating
A 56-year-old man was found deceased at Eden's Road Fruit orchard in Hope.
Homicide investigation launched after man dies at Nelson property
A scene examination is being carried out and is expected to last several days.
Heritage bach destroyed: Man found to be insane at the time of the fire
The blaze was seen by hundreds and prompted multiple calls to emergency services
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.
30-year-old man arrested last night enters no plea to charge of murdering Lake Takimoana
Man charged with murdering Nelson 22-year-old remanded without plea in custody.
Second man charged over Nelson murder
The man is due to appear in Nelson District Court today.
Two appear in court in relation to Nelson homicide
Two appear in court in relation to a Nelson murder last week; hunt on for a 3rd man.
Nelson police charge one man with murder, other with burglary in wake of fatal shooting
Nelson resident Lake Arizona Takimoana died after being shot on Tuesday.
Mayor: Concerns over vaccine mandate - 'it is adding to fear'
Mayor Alex Beijen is concerned about the effects the mandate is having on the community.
Violent partner watched from garage as partner sought help from police
A 'concerning history of violence' puts Nelson man back behind bars.
Homicide investigation launched after death of man in Nelson
A man has died after being shot at a house in central Nelson this afternoon.
Woman avoids arrest by proving cancer was the reason she failed to appear in court
A woman facing fraud charges had to prove cancer diagnosis after court didn't believe her.
Company takes the rap after pointing finger at driver
A truck driver's first day ended badly when her truck rolled, blocking the highway.
Rain, sun and warm weather on the cards across the country
Rain is again predicted in the capital today.
The Auckland problem: Higher infection rate, lower booster uptake
Unboosted Aucklanders eligible for their third jab need to get it now, expert says.
Revealed: Which regions have the highest - and lowest - booster rates in NZ
More than 25,000 booster shots were given across New Zealand yesterday.
Tasman council fed up with 'freedom' markets
A collective of market stall operators set up every Sunday at the local showgrounds.
Locations of interest: New exposure sites across North and South Island
People who have been exposed are asked to record their visits online or call Healthline.
Cyclone Dovi: Households without power; trees damage cars; slips, road closures
Wild weather caused havoc across the country - now the clean-up has started.
Hop on the saddle for Aotearoa Bike Challenge month
It's bike month across Aotearoa, so slip into your cycling shorts and get riding.
Partygoers at two popular Auckland bars close contacts of cases
O'Hagan's Irish Bar in Auck CBD & Hoppers Garden Bar in Grey Lynn locations of interest.
Month-long crime spree started with theft of Mercedes left running outside shop
It ended with a terrifying attack on a diary worker during a violent robbery.
Man released from night in the cells leaves 'cheeky' note for cops
Digger operator who tagged a police car says it was a bit of cheeky fun