The squatter 'pestered friend' for the gun in order to shoot goats, he said.

Backpacker lost two teeth and suffered a broken eye socket in the violent attack.

It's the first time a union has been found in breach of good faith bargaining.

Couple take builder to court to release documents they claim would prove they were misled.

Companies can pay dearly for failing to tell Maritime NZ of worker burned while welding.

Ex-tropical cyclones have wrought havoc in NZ. Here's 10 of the worst.

Man sentenced over death of cyclist vows to improve safety for cyclists and drivers.

The pool, the centrepiece of the award-winning home, was found to be uncompliant.

'People who come here having attacked a police officer can expect no leniency': Judge

Shoplifter with refined tastes will have to get used to prison food this year.

It took the victim complaining to the CAA before attacker ended up in court.

Nelson residents push for a street's name change to more accurately honour Māori chief.

There's a mixed reaction to the Duke of Sussex's new book in Aotearoa.

In an hour, Linda Gough saw her Tolaga Bay property covered in storm debris and water.

Watching TV helped Gillian Bearman get a few tips in fighting her own court case.

The alleged stabbing happened in Rowling Loop, Lower Moutere about 4 this afternoon.

From the East Coast to the top of the South, Nash says we're spoiled for choice.

Jury took less than an hour to convict man on 24 charges related to child sex offending.

'He was a calculated and systematic thief who stole from us over a number of months'

'It was a cowardly stab to the back, and she never saw it coming' - Judge.

It's a mixed bag of weather over the next few days.

Meteorologist says a break in the unsettled weather could be on the cards for Christmas.

Sue Grey was in a police cell after a judge removed her from the Nelson District Court.

Grey was placed under the custody of the court by a Nelson judge this morning.

"Parents observed many nights of tears and lack of sleep".

He stole from his uncle as he slept, then left a disgusting mess.

Violent video sent to health worker after she posted in support of vaccination.

"We've intercepted a package, do you know what it's about?" - police to sender.

Hopes that discovery is a non-addictive alternative to opioids.