The driver, who stopped twice to urinate on the road, was nearly four times the limit.

On another occasion Rory Herk was clocked doing 173 km/h on a motorbike.

The forever-adventure took lots of planning but has been worth it, the Davidsons say.

A chance meeting at a store led to a shooting, police hunt and three people being charged.

The children have barely had contact with their parents in six months.

The deer then had its throat cut in a 'gratuitous and violent act' that was posted online.

Judge: 'You have recently served a sentence of home detention and it did not deter you.'

Ian Musgrove was farewelled by his community on October 8.

The air conditioning on the plane had a fault, forcing the crew to divert.

The judge dealt with the RSE worker 'expediently' to avoid any burden on the NZ taxpayer.

The Mako keep the Shield for another week.

Now a judge has described one of the women involved as a menace to the community.

Natasha Birchfield dragged the victim out of bed by the hair, then bit her arm and eyelid.

The person was located with critical injuries and later died.

The exhibition is a tribute to those who have been loved and lost.

Crews arrived at the blaze in the Nelson suburb of Richmond around 6pm.

Residents say proposed controversial maps 'essentially rendered our property uninsurable'.

The judge noted their money struggles but stressed the seriousness of fishing offences.

'I want you to reach 21 and live a good, pro-social life,' the judge told him.

Police found the plants after seeing light coming from an area with no obvious entrance.

Judge says Edward Davis' remorse and regret 'may be aligned with apprehension'.

The road is expected to remain closed for some time.

Vast new discounter to be built on greenfields site opposite Westgate Lifestyle Centre.

Tasman celebrate first Ranfurly Shield win as Hawke’s Bay face playful jabs.

The scammer spoke to the pensioner by phone for three hours while controlling his devices.