New ZealandCurfew tailored so woman who assaulted police can attend churchShe fought a female constable and spat directly in her face, hitting her in the eye.12 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandPensioner guilty of child exploitation loses fight to keep name secretSuppression ends for man in "state of dissonance" over his offending.11 Jun 08:58 AM
New ZealandLogbook lies: Truckie's entries 'unlikely to be physically achievable'He drove almost the length of New Zealand without a proper break.08 Jun 01:00 AM
New ZealandParking warden left 'looking over her shoulder' after assaultJudge: 'She was only doing her job and didn’t deserve to be treated like this.'07 Jun 05:00 AM
New ZealandPerson rushed to hospital after chemical spill near NelsonEmergency services responded to reports of the incident around 8.30am04 Jun 09:59 PM
New Zealand'You simply cannot get behind the wheel again': 86-year-old's sixth drink driving offenceAngry words with his passenger led to yet another drink drive charge.02 Jun 03:43 AM
New ZealandMan booted out of rental after former partner ends their leaseThe plaintiff challenged the Tenancy Tribunal decision in the Nelson District Court.01 Jun 06:11 PM
CrimeNo penalty: Professional caught drink driving avoids convictionCourt hears that drink-drive conviction would erode trust in clinician's clients.31 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandMy Learned Friend: Josh Friend follows his brother Mitchell into the High CourtWigged up and ready to go, two brothers face new legal careers together.31 May 04:00 AM
New ZealandRugby player rains punches on barely conscious victimRising rugby player sin-binned for three months after violent attack on man outside bar.30 May 06:00 AM
New Zealand'Extremely stressful': Blind woman wins fight over vaccine dismissalLegally blind Sue Thoms sacked over vaccine refusal is returning to the job she loves.26 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandHousing charity ordered to reinstate sacked employeeHabitat for Humanity sacked its Nelson manager - now an authority has ordered he return.23 May 08:00 AM
New ZealandNelson driver's 'terrifying journey' after surviving near-fatal collisionVictim 'broke almost every bone' after truck smashed into his car on wet road.19 May 04:53 AM
New ZealandHunter slips up over rifle lent to mate; avoids convictionJudge says man who 'lent' firearm to unlicensed hunting mate should have known to check.16 May 01:57 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandShips' maydays expose fragile disaster response, safety fears to be aired at BeehiveTwo ships have now issued mayday calls within months of each other.15 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandTroubled cargo ship MV Shiling only had temporary repairs before mayday callIt’s the fourth incident in New Zealand involving the vessel in the past year.15 May 03:08 AM
New ZealandContainer ship Shiling likely to return to Wellington, scene of previous failuresThe container ship put out a mayday call on Friday morning after losing power.14 May 04:28 AM
New Zealand'Lovingly restored': Thief says house reno tests fraud claimConvicted thief and now accused fraudster cries in court after ending evidence.12 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Child exploitation of the grossest kind': Man shared sex abuse imagesMan who argued he was not aroused by online child abuse images now on home detention.10 May 05:00 AM
New Zealand'Drug debt dishonesty': Marketplace buyers scammed by career crimA teenager who'd saved his money all summer was one of his victims.09 May 10:43 PM
New ZealandWeather: Severe thunderstorms could hit Wellington, KāpitiThe storm is likely to bring extremely heavy rain which can cause flash flooding.09 May 08:20 PM
New ZealandHeavy rain tracking to Bay of Plenty; Auckland remains in state of emergency after day of delugeThere's no reprieve for the top of the country with heavy rain forecast this afternoon.09 May 08:21 AM
New ZealandAuckland State of Emergency declared amid widespread flooding; warning more rain to comeSevere thunderstorms bringing torrential rain for Auckland and Northland.09 May 02:52 AM
New Zealand‘I love it, I’m just addicted’: 13yo joyrider’s startling admissionFour youths were involved in an 800km return trip joyride from Christchurch to Nelson.07 May 09:25 PM
New ZealandMore heavy rain expected for Nelson as rain band moves westNelson Tasman Civil Defence says caution is still needed on the region's roads.06 May 11:18 PM
New ZealandSouth Island’s West Coast set for soakingBuller and Westland tipped to experience the worst of the wet weather.06 May 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Fear of missing out': Homeowners want to sell after $1250 a month interest hikeThe Rubins want to see more support brought in for those facing steep rate rises.06 May 03:53 AM
New ZealandEvacuations as heavy rain warnings continue into SaturdayHeavy rain could cause problems in Northland, Taranaki, Nelson, Tasman and Westland.05 May 10:31 AM
New ZealandPizza oven explodes, injuring twoFire crews were called to the scene of the incident in Nelson.02 May 11:50 PM
New ZealandWoman cowered under table after man threatened to kill her dog PoppyGrigori Charpan was told to take a good look at himself.02 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandAngry shoplifter caught after busting up public toiletHe stole groceries, dental care items and a vacuum cleaner before attacking a public loo.01 May 02:55 AM
New Zealand'Cover up': The brain-injured apprentice who fought for justice with hero whistleblower'He was saved by a sandwich, and the fact someone got up from their break to go looking.'29 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandBoss of engineering company and his brother guilty of lying about workplace incidentA young employee was left brain-damaged after he was overcome by toxic fumes.24 Apr 04:14 AM
New ZealandPerson dies in Nelson crash, part of SH6 closedEmergency services were called to Stoke around 1.30am.20 Apr 07:12 PM
