Malaysian man jailed for raping sleeping partner
Rapist claimed actions were linked to his cultural background.
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Repeat drink driver caught drinking can of beer while behind the wheel
Wayne Gardner just isn't getting the message that he can't drink and drive.
Workers traumatised after teen shows explicit child abuse material, Crown says
'There is a particular type of cruelty about this type of offending behaviour' - Judge.
Dozens of firefighters battle large fire in Golden Bay
The blaze is thought to be in the ITM building.
Woman tried to run down ex who was meant to be home watching their kids
Mariana Tehana thought he had left the children at home alone so he could go to town.
Pic’s Peanut Butter chief says new Government has a ‘tough road’ ahead
Aimee McCammon studied at Harvard Business School this year and hasn't lost momentum.
Stolen unicorn sculpture returned one year later
The sculpture was stolen from an iconic Nelson home.
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.
Major holiday hot spots in for a warm and wet New Year's Eve
Main New Year's Eve hot spots are in for downpours.
Nelson Airport evacuated after Xmas Day bomb scare, while weather cancels New Plymouth flight
Auckland-to-New Plymouth passengers told to board a bus or go home.
Air NZ schedules additional flights for stranded Christmas passengers
Wild weather has delayed and cancelled flights throughout the country today.
Beachgoers be warned: Jellyfish spotted at holiday hotspots
Their venomous tentacles can stretch up to 10 metres.
2degrees starts ‘cell tower in space’ trial in Nelson - what customers can expect
Lynk hooks up with A-Rod for $1.6 billion IPO. One NZ updates on Starlink partnership.
Hotel rates rebound but there's an oversupply of luxury rooms in one city
Christchurch, Taupō and Nelson-Marlborough lead the way with revenue per room.
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.
Pair accused over James Whitikau Barton killing deny charges
Not guilty plea entered by man accused of murder by stabbing or cutting.
Woman's lip punctured by tooth after partner's savage punch
The couple were in an "unhealthy" relationship that was now at an end.
Man threatened to cut off partner’s head and ‘mount it on his vehicle like a trophy’
He sent 21 pages of messages, all containing abusive and degrading language.
Christmas giveaway carnage: People fight over toys, volunteers abused at charity event
People pushed and shoved others to claim car-loads of free Christmas gifts.
Sealord fined more than $250k after crew exposed to asbestos
'This was a major industry player that should have known better' - Maritime NZ.
'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.
Neighbours dispute: Restraining orders issued to stop 'World War 3'
Legal shots fired between neighbours over gun range and security cameras on right-of-way.
Hospitality worker jailed for trail of thefts stretching length of NZ
David Wotherspoon's dishonesty stretched the length of the country.
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.
'Degrading' - Man films sex with drunk 15yo girl and posts to Snapchat
He said he accidentally posted the video of the act to his Snapchat story feed.
'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.
'Kiss me': Tourist admits assaulting women he asked for selfies with
The 67yo man says he's been grappling with personal issues and is sorry for what he did.
Tense scenes as murder accused appears in court
The man was charged with murder after a fatal attack in Stoke last month.
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.
Drunk driver drove his Jaguar towards group at campground
He admitted steering his car at a group of people but doesn't want a court penalty.
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.