CrimeI bargained with God to save my daughter after sexual assaultVictim's mum told judge who was sentencing Kurt Balemi that he was a 'danger to society'.26 Sep 07:10 AM
New ZealandHazard mapping has ‘chilling effect’ on property marketResidents say proposed controversial maps 'essentially rendered our property uninsurable'.19 Sep 10:23 PM
New Zealand'It won’t happen again': Fishermen caught breaking dolphin-friendly rulesThe judge noted their money struggles but stressed the seriousness of fishing offences.19 Sep 03:35 AM
New Zealand'I don't like it at all': Prison wake-up call for teen who stabbed woman outside pub'I want you to reach 21 and live a good, pro-social life,' the judge told him.18 Sep 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumSport'He reminds me so much of me': The NZ sports star who is coaching his son'We have our moments,' says the father-coach of a rising young star.17 Sep 08:17 PM
New ZealandCannabis grower told police it was a shame he was caught as plants were "nearly ready"Police found the plants after seeing light coming from an area with no obvious entrance.17 Sep 05:36 AM
New ZealandA life shaped by crime: Desensitised burglar back behind barsJudge says Edward Davis' remorse and regret 'may be aligned with apprehension'.17 Sep 03:13 AM
New ZealandLogging truck crash leaves one dead west of NelsonThe road is expected to remain closed for some time.15 Sep 10:43 PM
PremiumPremiumSportThe next Wahs generation: NRL scouts swarm NZ high schools competitionAfter years of ignoring South Island talent, the Warriors are looking south for new stars.10 Sep 08:54 PM
Banking and financeColossal new Kmart for Auckland: Biggest NZ store plannedVast new discounter to be built on greenfields site opposite Westgate Lifestyle Centre.10 Sep 05:00 PM
NPCCheeky social media jabs follow Tasman's historic Ranfurly Shield winTasman celebrate first Ranfurly Shield win as Hawke’s Bay face playful jabs.08 Sep 09:59 PM
New Zealand'Just hang up': Pensioner's devices hacked, identity stolen during cunning Spark scamThe scammer spoke to the pensioner by phone for three hours while controlling his devices.05 Sep 06:25 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandShield blockbuster awaits: Magpies top of the table, but outsiders to retain the Log o' WoodA clash of two unbeaten titans is coming to McLean Park.05 Sep 02:00 AM
CrimeBusted: Inquisitive cleaner finds fake money operation in motel room'It's offending that undermines our currency and this is a serious example of it.'03 Sep 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Calculated torture': Mother forced to watch as son bashed with hammerTorture ringleader Dylan Hemana says he had a 'Once Were Warriors' upbringing.30 Aug 01:49 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentJulia Deans: 50, fiery and back on the road with Fur PatrolThe hit single's almost 25, the frontwoman just turned 50. The band are back on the road.28 Aug 10:00 PM
New ZealandTramper drowned trying to rush epic Te Araroa Trail - CoronerPetr Cech had put pressure on himself to complete the 3000km trek, coroner finds.28 Aug 07:20 AM
PremiumPremiumSportMum and dad film First XV final on iPhone, get 52,000 viewersMike Thorpe reports on the latest news from around the south.27 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandDrunken sailor crashed car while drinking '8 or 9' beers on drive home from seaHe understood the seriousness of what he’d done and how he’d placed other drivers at risk.26 Aug 08:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Kids sports car park dispute - is it acceptable to reserve a public spot?Multiple bystanders are pictured trying to reason with the woman.23 Aug 08:08 AM
New Zealand'She had just turned 12': Victim sobs as offender avoids being tagged as child sex offenderPeter Currie claimed an indecent assault at a wedding dance 'happened accidentally'.23 Aug 05:00 AM
New Zealand‘Slippery slope to mediocrity’: Mayors hit back after PM demands focus on basicsLuxon has called for councils to 'rein in the fantasies' and manage spending.22 Aug 06:02 AM
PremiumPremiumSportLIV Golf rumours, First XV semifinals; and weight-restricted rugby for grown-upsMike Thorpe reports on the latest from sport around the South Island.20 Aug 05:00 PM
New Zealand'You are a monster:' Dad confronts man who sexually abused his daughter"Hate is a strong word...but Patrick Hart, I hate you for everything you did".20 Aug 04:29 AM
New Zealand83yo left behind after suffering fall on bus trip 'pretty upset' with InterCityBarry Gardiner said he still hasn't received a formal apology from the company.20 Aug 03:39 AM
New ZealandWoman duped into handing over $7k after being told she'd won a prize on FacebookThe victim was told she had to pay $5000 into a bank account in order to claim her prize.19 Aug 04:31 AM
New Zealand'Liability': 83yo left behind after suffering fall on bus tripBus company apologises after driver left food stop without elderly passenger.18 Aug 10:10 PM
New ZealandNelson hostage situation: Man appears in court on kidnapping chargesPolice from outside the region arrived in Nelson to help with the hostage situation.13 Aug 02:47 AM
New Zealand'Distressing' Nelson hostage situation resolved, man facing kidnapping chargeA 56-year-old man will appear in court today.12 Aug 06:55 PM
New ZealandNelson hostage situation: Two people leave house, one taken to hospital as cordons continueArmed officers are in the area, residents are told to stay away.12 Aug 05:43 AM
New ZealandSuspected hostage situation in NelsonSchools and a hospital are in lockdown and residents have been told to stay away while police respond to a suspected hostage situation in Nelson. Video / Tim CuffWatch12 Aug 03:16 AM
New ZealandRapist's last words to victim: 'See, it wasn't that bad was it?'Simon Harris, a collagen technician, denied the offending but was found guilty at trial.08 Aug 06:16 AM
New ZealandPolice raid uncovers loaded guns stashed in child's bedroomPolice said there could have been a terrible and needless tragedy.08 Aug 01:58 AM
New ZealandPerson dies in crash in Hope, Tasman DistrictThe single-vehicle crash happened around 6.15pm on Wednesday.07 Aug 06:43 PM
