'Hungry meat thief' back behind bars, told to 'get a job'
The judge told the recidivist thief supermarkets were sick of people like him.
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'Dark numbers': Fear housing crisis 'normalised'; region with most need revealed
The charity delivers 92,000 food parcels in a year: 'That’s not a flex'.
Person critically injured, SH67 closed after serious crash on West Coast
The Serious Crash Unit has been advised.
'Sick, disgusting behaviour': Man exposes himself to schoolgirl walking home
Victim sought refuge at nearby house after running from man who'd exposed himself.
Lee Valley scrub fire: Hotspots found after drone search mission
Investigators have ruled out any suspicious circumstances regarding the fire's cause.
Lee Valley firefighters contain large scrub fire
Investigators have ruled out suspicious circumstances.
'Justice for Jessica': Cops search property in five-year Marlborough mystery
Officers searched a property in Canvastown today as inquiries into the 2019 case continue.
Six helicopters fighting Tasman scrub fire grounded after drone spotted
Firefighters are unable to continue work without helicopters due to steep terrain.
Woman attacks teen as she left Nelson hair salon. No one knows why
Mysterious crime: 'I was attacked from behind. Mum heard me screaming down the phone'.
Teen cyclist's helmet split in two after being knocked off bike by 84-year-old driver
'Your assessment was you thought you would avoid her, but you didn’t' - Judge.
'Extremely dangerous': Tree feller didn't bother with safety plan because it was too expensive
Judge says the contractor is a 'law unto himself'.
'Appalling driving' - US finance manager spent 10 min on wrong side of road before crash
Finance manager Brett Reck forks out $26k contribution to cost of damage from crash.
How is the rest of summer looking? Forecasters take a long look at El Niño
The latest Niwa Weather outlook is out - and it's a mixed bag.
Teen rescued after falling out of kayak in Tasman Bay
The young man activated a personal locator beacon, giving emergency services his location.
Seven people injured in Tasman crash
One person has serious injuries while six others have minor injuries.
Soggy end to 2023: Heavy rain, thunderstorms to sweep across NZ
Forecasters are warning heavy bursts of rain could lead to flooding and slips.
‘Incredibly popular’ beach to greet 60,000 campers over summer
The Abel Tasman park campsite is fully booked from now until mid-February.
Firm fined after truck crash revealed false logbook entries
Truck driver entered rest break in log book hours before he was due to arrive at it.
'Life is a gift': Legendary busker reflects after terminal cancer diagnosis
Ben Tomsett speaks with one of NZ's most talented musicians.
'Dangerous manoeuvres': Why passenger was charged over police chase
Libby Ker biffed a bottle out of the fleeing car's window at a police car.
Five arrested, cash, meth, taser sezied as part of Killer Beez Southern Swarm sting
Police also busted a cannabis grow op, seizing 61 plans at $5000 in cash in Christchurch.
'One that bites': Fisherman's $20k fine for removing boat's monitoring device
He tried to hide the device in a bag beneath the sea.
Drugs, money seized following police operation against Killer Beez gang
Two gang members were arrested while completing a drug deal in a Blenheim public carpark.
Watch: 'We've all got families, we want to live' - Dramatic sea rescue
Life is a Cabaret for 'Infamous Richard' after adventurer’s latest brush with fate.
Nelson City Council says name change not on the cards for four to 10 years
Whakatū Marae is urging the council to rename the 'colonial' Founders Heritage Park.
Driver apologises to young daughter over speeding drunk to school
Man scores seventh drink drive conviction, this time with child in car on school run.
Tourist allegedly indecently assaulted women after asking for selfies at the beach
'Come and kiss me, kiss, kiss, kiss - just one kiss', he allegedly said to one woman.
'Very simple act' might have prevented handyman's electrocution
Hire a Hubby Craig Johnston was found lying motionless on the floor by the homeowner.
Wanted for dangerous driving, man misses 24th call to court
The court has called Gaimhreadhan O'Coileain's case 24 times; now it is up to a JP.
Man on family violence charges has a “defiant, hostile, victim-blaming” attitude
His name was suppressed, partly at the request of his victim who wants to move on.
The faces of the South Island's new leaders following blue election tidal wave
A new party returns to the South Island and several red seats flip.
'We feel hopeful that we’re now closer to a resolution': Nelson Tenths trial on home straight
Legal teams in Nelson Tenths case welcomed to region with pōwhiri at Te Āwhina Marae.
'She did not consent': Man found guilty of raping and kidnapping partner on road trip
Working holiday in New Zealand ends in prison for man who raped and kidnapped partner.
Man denies raping partner in '30-day sex challenge'
The man said he was surprised and confused by the allegations.