New ZealandWoman who drove drunk, kicked police officer walks from court with clean slateA mix of shock, upset and alcohol was behind her impulsive decision to drive home.21 Feb 11:11 PM
New Zealand'Something needs to be done to re-programme you': 'Danger to women' back behind barsThree women have protection orders out against the 22-year-old.20 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSquatter found with drugs, a shotgun and ammunition in remote mountain valley homeThe squatter 'pestered friend' for the gun in order to shoot goats, he said.20 Feb 07:10 AM
New ZealandSmashed over the head with pot plant for cigaretteBackpacker lost two teeth and suffered a broken eye socket in the violent attack.14 Feb 05:43 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessCyclone Gabrielle: $2b kiwifruit industry right in path of stormFruit quality woes could intensify as Cyclone Gabrielle hits premium growing regions.14 Feb 04:40 AM
New ZealandListen to us: Union seeks court's help in forcing management to listenIt's the first time a union has been found in breach of good faith bargaining.13 Feb 03:50 AM
New ZealandDocuments allegedly held by builder may hold clues to cost blowout on new homeCouple take builder to court to release documents they claim would prove they were misled.10 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandShip to shore: Marine companies fined for failing to report ship welder's burnsCompanies can pay dearly for failing to tell Maritime NZ of worker burned while welding.10 Feb 03:55 AM
New ZealandCyclone Gabrielle: 10 of the worst tropical cyclones to hit NZEx-tropical cyclones have wrought havoc in NZ. Here's 10 of the worst.09 Feb 11:23 PM
New ZealandShopping errand for wife ends in tragedy: Cyclist dies after driver opened car doorMan sentenced over death of cyclist vows to improve safety for cyclists and drivers.07 Feb 05:50 PM
New ZealandPayout: Couple awarded $270k after council wrongly sign off on poolThe pool, the centrepiece of the award-winning home, was found to be uncompliant.02 Feb 07:00 AM
New Zealand‘Brings tears to my eyes’: Family consider selling after $2600 monthly interest rate riseRising inflation is likely to bring even more pain to young home owners.25 Jan 05:51 PM
New ZealandTasman crews busy with rural blaze, chemical building fireFire and Emergency have told Nelson residents to avoid Elm St during decontamination.23 Jan 08:02 PM
New ZealandConstable knocked out by brothers flouting alcohol ban'People who come here having attacked a police officer can expect no leniency': Judge19 Jan 06:00 AM
New ZealandShoplifter 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.18 Jan 04:00 AM
New Zealand'You stupid moron': Engineer punches pilot in head in cockpit; that was only the start of the sagaIt took the victim complaining to the CAA before attacker ended up in court.17 Jan 04:20 PM
New Zealand'How is that honouring him?': 181-year-old spelling mistake causing a stirNelson residents push for a street's name change to more accurately honour Māori chief.17 Jan 06:53 AM
RoyalsMixed interest as Harry's book goes on sale in NZThere's a mixed reaction to the Duke of Sussex's new book in Aotearoa.11 Jan 10:04 PM
New Zealand'It has taken everything': East Coast couple's home inundated by silt, storm debrisIn an hour, Linda Gough saw her Tolaga Bay property covered in storm debris and water.11 Jan 06:29 PM
New ZealandHow TV series Suits helped one Kiwi mum win her own legal battleWatching TV helped Gillian Bearman get a few tips in fighting her own court case.07 Jan 05:52 PM
New ZealandOne person seriously injured after alleged stabbing in Motueka, man in police custodyThe alleged stabbing happened in Rowling Loop, Lower Moutere about 4 this afternoon.06 Jan 06:02 AM
TravelTourism Minister Stuart Nash on NZ’s best beaches - and his ultimate summer pickFrom the East Coast to the top of the South, Nash says we're spoiled for choice.05 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice searching for missing Nelson womanNicole Hunter has been missing from the Stoke area since Tuesday.24 Dec 07:05 PM
New ZealandLincoln man leaves $333k winning Lotto ticket in pocket while water blastingCanterbury couple have won $333,333 after buying a Triple Dip Lotto ticket.22 Dec 11:10 PM
New ZealandChild sex offender jailed for nearly 15 years, continues to deny the crimesJury took less than an hour to convict man on 24 charges related to child sex offending.20 Dec 03:43 AM
New ZealandLiquor 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'19 Dec 06:00 AM
New ZealandBack-stabber: 'Cowardly attack’ on woman sees her rushed to hospital'It was a cowardly stab to the back, and she never saw it coming' - Judge.18 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandWeather: What happened to summer? More heavy rain, storms in chaotic forecastIt's a mixed bag of weather over the next few days.15 Dec 11:11 PM
New Zealand10 days out from Xmas, what might Santa deliver?Meteorologist says a break in the unsettled weather could be on the cards for Christmas.14 Dec 06:50 PM
New ZealandControversial lawyer Sue Grey requesting transcript of ‘virtual riot’ in court, tells of sitting in ‘very cold’ cellSue Grey was in a police cell after a judge removed her from the Nelson District Court.13 Dec 09:49 PM
New Zealand'Virtual riot': Judge slams lawyer Sue Grey, orders investigationGrey was placed under the custody of the court by a Nelson judge this morning.13 Dec 03:18 AM
New ZealandThe '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".08 Dec 08:15 PM
New ZealandMan turned on uncle’s BBQ for warmth, then pooed on it and urinated in the fridgeHe stole from his uncle as he slept, then left a disgusting mess.06 Dec 05:15 PM
New ZealandMan fined for sending health worker violent video after Facebook spatViolent video sent to health worker after she posted in support of vaccination.05 Dec 07:00 AM