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Scott Watson appeal can include new expert evidence, court rules
Scott Watson has always denied murdering Ben Smart and Olivia Hope in 1998.
Gas station forecourt rapist appeals case
Lawyer Ethan Huda said the trial judge's comments caused an unfair trial.
Why Forbes 30 under 30 star returned home to Blenheim
She started her first company at 17, now she's dedicating her career to help startups.
‘It’s not all profit, profit, profit’: Sir George Fistonich launches new winery
The Croatian word for guardian, custodian or watchman - used for the new winery's name.
Scott Watson’s lawyers fight to bring in new DNA evidence
Watson has long claimed his innocence and is set to launch his latest appeal next year.
Election day weather: MetService warns voters of severe gales, heavy rain
MetService's advice is to vote this afternoon if possible.
'I got him', hit-and-run driver told partner after reversing over teen
Victim's father: 'My son will bear the scars for the rest of his life.'
‘Shock horror’: Neighbours warned Sounds driveway would slip, and it did
'We were absolutely horrified that this had happened under our noses.'
'Gratuitous violence': Plasterer's unprovoked knockout assault
The victim was left with injuries to his head and face, and a broken tooth.
50 years ago, Marlborough put now world famous Sauvignon Blanc on the map
In half a century, Marlborough has achieved worldwide recognition for its Sauvignon Blanc.
Weather: Damaging, strong winds to smash much of country this weekend
The weekend wind may cause damage to trees, powerlines and unsecured structures.
Picton crash passenger feels 'empty' after crash kills 7 in his family
'Sometimes I have flashbacks. I get really scared. Sometimes I can't breathe.'
Rapist of young girl in railway station toilet block named
The offending was 'the stuff of nightmares' according to the Crown prosecutor.
Meridian operating profit up, mixed bag for Vulcan, winemaker buoyant
Vulcan investors had been steeling themselves for a dividend cut.
Sacred Hill's $72m shortfall referred to authorities
Receivers lodge formal complaints over winemaker, which collapsed in 2021 owing $100m.
Wettest winter in 100 years: Marlborough’s record rainfall revealed year on from state of emergency
Rainfall report released almost a year after devastating weather thrashed South Island.
Man admits raping schoolgirl near railway station
He cannot be named, pending more information being sought in his bid for suppression.
Villa Maria shutting down Māngere operations, 14 jobs affected
Owner Indevin announced its Māngere operations will start decommissioning in October.
'Outrageously bad piece of driving': Speeding driver told police he didn't stop as he was disqualified
Judge tells 20yo police have better things to do than chase after young men like him.
The VIP treatment: What to expect on a private tour of Tiraki Wines
Marlborough's Longfield Farm is home to both Tiraki Wines and Longfield Gardens.
Broken Promises: The final stage in a 180-year-old land battle is about to begin
Nelson iwi won a landmark case against the Crown; they're back in court to sort remedies.
Snow closes roads, falling in Wellington hills, as temperatures plummet
The cold blast will continue to creep up the country today.
Ferry passenger stabbed by mental health patient wielding scissors
Victim was a holidaymaker who did nothing to provoke attack.
One dead after crash involving farm vehicle in St Arnaud
The sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene.
Iwi files High Court review over vehicle ban on Marlborough coast
Iwi files judicial review proceedings in the High Court in relation to the council bylaw.
'Misguided in their beliefs': Lifestyle property owners refuse to pay rates
They didn't want to pay $1767 for their 1.85-hectare property.
Waste company throwing kerbside recycling in with rubbish looks overseas for workers
Staff shortages have forced rubbish collectors to dump recycling and rubbish in landfills.
'Dangerous conditions': Roads closed, water shortage as red warning hits Gisborne
The rain is expected to cause "dangerous conditions, significant flooding".
How Villa Maria's new owner plans to take brand to next level
Chief executive Duncan McFarlane says the business started to meet an 'insatiable demand'.
Suppression to continue for man accused of abducting and raping a schoolgirl
He has been remanded back into custody until his next court appearance.
Ferry passenger stabbed with scissors
Defence of insanity not available to man who stabbed passenger with scissors.
How Kaikōura’s world-famous deep sealife bounced back from earthquake wipe-out
Scientists amazed at sealife recovery after one of world's biggest canyon-flushing events.