The 'bad man': Children were so scared of burglar, they hid pocket money under their pillows
"Parents observed many nights of tears and lack of sleep".
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Man turned on uncle’s BBQ for warmth, then pooed on it and urinated in the fridge
He stole from his uncle as he slept, then left a disgusting mess.
Man fined for sending health worker violent video after Facebook spat
Violent video sent to health worker after she posted in support of vaccination.
Pot in the post: Man couriers cannabis to parents - the long nose of the law found it
"We've intercepted a package, do you know what it's about?" - police to sender.
Kiwi scientists develop world’s first algae-based pain medication
Hopes that discovery is a non-addictive alternative to opioids.
New fire trucks to replace ageing vehicles at South Island airports
Firefighters from South Island airports trained with four new fire trucks from Austria.
Men charged with dishonesty offences fight to keep identities suppressed
Defence says court would struggle to find a case where one's reputation was more important
Mother shakes head in court as son accused of hospital fire denied bail
Psychiatric services can't care for man and police say no to bail so prison only option.
'What are you going to do about it?": Shoplifter to store manager
James Dean Weir was a prolific shoplifter until he was caught and sentenced to jail.
Artist caught driving drunk after swerving into path of police officer's car
Judge says artist's troubled past is no excuse for the risk he posed to the public.
Could this be NZ's best cabin?
The notion of camping was at the heart of the well-worked plan.
'I am very, very angry': Runaway teen sobs while confronting sex offender in court
Teen runaway falls victim to convicted sex offender.
Ruling lays to rest mystery that gripped town for seven years
'When someone takes their own life, hindsight is a cruel thing.'
Descent into chaos blamed on the company he kept
As the victim was on the phone, De Garnham slammed into the side of his vehicle.
Man who strangled partner with baby nearby avoids prison 'by the skin of his teeth'
"She doesn’t want to see you go to prison, but she wants you to get the help you need."
Woman found with weapons in her wardrobe, ammo in her handbag sentenced
After she was filmed at target practice, police moved in and made an arrest.
Police officer attacked after asking man to tip out his Bourbon and cola
The constable was left with a concussion, a cut lip and a black eye.
Three gang men arrested after alleged aggravated robbery
Three men have been arrested following an aggravated robbery as part of Operation Cobalt
Lone Ranger: Farmer appeals against conviction after horse killed on highway saying it ‘wasn’t a crime’
Farmer Luke King says the police and justice systems have been against him on all fronts.
Grieving dad given home detention for dealing LSD
Mark Frew's life descended into worse chaos when he learned his adult son had died.
Pregnant woman punched elderly motorist through his car window
She felt he had driven too close to her and her family at the supermarket.
Weekend weather: Hot and humid conditions bring rain, wind and thunderstorms
An airmass from Queensland and Coral Sea brings hot weather with rain and wind watches.
Caught out: Pair pinged over blue cod plunder
Fishermen fined, boat forfeited after pair lie about why they had more fish than allowed.
Aircraft engineer jumps on wing of plane with engines running, punches pilot
The pilot felt the plane rocking, then saw a man on the wing before the blows rained down.
Thirty seven sheep die 'horrific deaths' in prolonged overnight dog attack
'You're never quite prepared for it,' - dog control officer attacked by dogs on farm.
Long weekend weather: Fine conditions forecast for most of NZ
But rain and frost warnings for some parts of the country.
Burglary accused gets bail despite police opposition
Man charged with repeat burglary of yellow-stickered house granted bail.
One dead in two-car crash near Nelson
Police were called to the crash on Moutere Highway 9.15pm yesterday.
Hidden Drugs: Cannabis found growing in secret room behind false wall
"He did it well – perhaps he should go into horticulture," lawyer on cannabis grower.
Explained: The 'summer switch' about to bring warm days to NZ
After a chilly start, the back-half of October marks a slide into summery temperatures.
What to do in Nelson if you're not outdoorsy
These family-friendly attractions have you covered
'Diaper politics': Former Minister Shane Jones rejects bias after donation to him precedes $9m grant
Shane Jones oversaw the PGF fund, which contributed almost $10m to a project in Nelson.
5.7 magnitude earthquake rattles central New Zealand
More than 13,000 people reported feeling the early morning shaking.
Tenant's belongings sent to the dump after he vanished owing $3000 in rent
James Maxwell disappeared, leaving behind his belongings and badly soiled carpets.