New Zealand'Cherished mother, wife': Police officer dies after Nelson car rammingVideo of incident shows frenzied scene, officers restraining somebody as car speeds ahead.01 Jan 04:11 AM
New ZealandWatch: Police car rammed, two officers critically injuredA member of the public was also seriously injured and taken to hospital. 01 Jan 12:24 AM
New ZealandFrustrated staff lament ‘unbearable’ conditions at Nelson HospitalOne worker says the building is decrepit and falling down around them.20 Dec 10:28 PM
New Zealand'It was gangsta': Drugged woman drove car through sleeping couple's homeShe narrowly missed the sleeping elderly couple's bedroom and cannot pay for the damage.19 Dec 06:06 AM
Crime'High risk': Judge's skepticism as gang member claims desire to changeDefence lawyer: 'He’s spent much of his life acting out and pretending to be tough'.17 Dec 03:28 AM
New ZealandCouncillors face abuse over Israel settlement boycott decisionMayor Nick Smith condemned the ‘crude abuse’ and urged respectful community dialogue.17 Dec 02:52 AM
New ZealandOff-grid living at Golden Bay farmThe farm grows, processes and sells beef, lamb and farm produce directly to the public.16 Dec 07:53 PM
New ZealandNelson schools evacuated after threats: Police set up cordons, say risk not genuineCops say an email 'of a concerning nature' was sent to several schools. 15 Dec 08:23 PM
CrimeWhy a judge rejected mental impairment claims in sex offender's sentencingVictims seek apology; Judge says harm caused to children is 'extraordinary'.15 Dec 01:00 AM
New Zealand'Such a load of s***': Mayor fumes at road speed limit hurdlesMayor's swearing outburst sparked by unforeseen challenges in lowering speed limits12 Dec 10:16 PM
TravelAir NZ reveals busiest travel day, most popular summer holiday spotsWhich destinations are luring Kiwis the most this summer?12 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I’ve never seen one that big': Judge shocked at cow's untreated cancerJudge criticises owner for not seeking vet help; 'The cow suffered significant pain.'10 Dec 11:05 PM
New ZealandLuxury estate couple taken to court for refusing to pay levies over unmowed lawn, weedsThe judge likened it to not paying rates because the potholes had not been fixed.08 Dec 02:00 AM
New ZealandPilot whales refloated in Tasman’s Golden Bay after 'heroic' rescue effortsSurviving pilot whales were refloated after becoming stranded multiple times.04 Dec 04:34 AM
New Zealand'Horrid rotten egg smell:' Authorities followed their noses to find black gunk seeping into streamsThree people complained of the black substance that smelled like rotten egg.04 Dec 04:00 AM
New ZealandFour more pilot whales die after re-stranding in Golden BayThis is the third time the whales have re-stranded in as many days. 03 Dec 07:00 PM
New ZealandBird Flu on Otago chicken farm, Health New Zealand workers on strike today | NZ Herald News Update40,000 chickens with bird flu to be culled on Otago egg farm, weather conditions hinder search for three missing climbers and healthcare workers on strike. Video / NZ HeraldWatch02 Dec 06:01 PM
New ZealandMass pilot whale stranding in Golden BayProject Jonah is working to rescue the mammals after around 40 stranded. Video / SuppliedWatch02 Dec 05:24 AM
New ZealandMongrel Mob Barbarians gathering in Nelson leads to 12 arrests and 180 infringementsPolice undertook more than 2800 breath tests during the weekend.01 Dec 06:17 AM
Crime‘She wants them back’: Cannabis grower pleads for police to return mum's pots'My mother asked me to ask if I could get them back. She will get upset otherwise'.01 Dec 03:00 AM
New ZealandThree arrested, 72 infringement notices issued in Nelson gang gatheringPolice conducted approximately 1800 breath screening tests during the gathering.30 Nov 06:08 AM
Crime'Easy money': Woman stole $7k from grandmother, then used pushchair in shoplifting spreeGrandmother is said to be 'very cross' about what happened.30 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandOne arrest for showing gang patch in major Nelson operationAnother person was arrested for driving while suspended ahead of weekend gathering.29 Nov 10:21 PM
Politics'A behind-the-scenes operator': Nick Smith on Wellington's Crown observerThe former Cabinet minister successfully recommended Lindsay McKenzie for the job.29 Nov 04:00 AM
Travel'Treated like cattle': Air NZ passengers sleep on airport floorDisrupted Air NZ flight forces passengers to spend the night in Nelson airport.29 Nov 03:13 AM
New ZealandSue Grey guilty of unsatisfactory conduct for 'sloppy' use of a suppressed child's nameThe baby was at the centre of a stand-off over the use of vaccinated people’s blood.29 Nov 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumSchool RugbyBest of Premium Sport: North v South - NZ's top sporting schools revealedWhich island holds the balance of power in secondary school sports? Mike Thorpe reports.29 Nov 12:31 AM
Crime‘Demonic acts’: Family's torment revealed as victims face their abusive father'Only a person who has sold their soul could commit such heinous crimes' - victim.28 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandExtra police called in to monitor gang gathering in NelsonOfficers from the Tasman and Canterbury districts will descend on Nelson for the event.28 Nov 06:47 AM
CrimeArrests connected to Nelson drive-by shooting, police sayPolice executed four search warrants in the Wellington region.28 Nov 04:22 AM
New ZealandTourists traumatised as angry driver chases 50-seater bus believing it damaged his parked carBus driven in loops through suburban streets to try to shake Ryan Mills off the chase.27 Nov 07:46 AM
CrimeTerror lingers in couple threatened with machete during burglaryThe attack in an isolated area has affected their sense of safety at home.25 Nov 03:00 AM
New ZealandOnline predator's 'sustained campaign of terror' ended by one small mistake, police sayPolice: 'It took nearly two years to charge Cottam and get justice for his victims.'24 Nov 12:00 AM
CrimeShattered: Victim's intimate images shared on social mediaTamara Mati's lawyer argued she covered the most explicit parts with pumpkin emojis.22 Nov 03:08 AM