Home detention after 234 stock euthanised due to serious neglect
Bevan Scott Tait pleaded guilty to eight charges under the Animal Welfare Act.
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Man who killed wife during belated honeymoon 'wanted her to be quiet'
Rodney Fallowfield is charged with murdering Shirley Reedy at a Te Anau motel in 2020.
Mid-week blast: Severe weather warning issued for parts of NZ
A nasty pair of fronts are set to bring rain, snow and gales to central and southern NZ.
Southerly blast to bring snow to 100m
A severe weather watch for snow is in place from 2am to 8am on Wednesday.
Black ice havoc: Seven crashes in South Island
Fenz spokesperson says crashes mainly in the Tasman and Canterbury regions.
Love and basketball: Cancer-fighting Alex Pledger set to return to court between gruelling treatment phases
Cancer fighting basketballer set to return to court between gruelling cancer treatments
'Not going anywhere': Shadbolt indicates resignation question was a prank
Sir Tim asked what would happen if he were to resign at a council meeting recently.
Documents reveal government offered to pay millions to Rio Tinto
Rio Tinto owns 80 per cent of New Zealand Aluminium Smelters.
Tim Shadbolt asks about hanging up mayoral chains
Invercargill Mayor has surprised councillors by asking what would happen if he resigned.
Bachelor NZ contestant stole $12k, spent it on photo shoot, events, travel
Louise Kuresa's name suppression was discontinued at today's hearing.
Where is New Zealand's hottest region right now?
Building boom, dairy prices driving economic confidence around country.
Winter wonderland: Snow blankets south, major highways reopen
The thunderstorm could bring high-intensity snowfall and make driving hazardous.
'Lost his temper': Police officer was wrong to put woman in headlock - watchdog
The Independent Police Conduct Authority has released the findings of its investigation.
Colder than the North Pole: Antarctic blast nearing NZ
Here's what you need to know about the regions and roads forecast to be worst-hit.
Rug up NZ, a 'polar blast' is on the way
A polar snap is set to farewell what has been a potentially record-breaking warm June.
New 'St John rapid response unit' hopes to halve response times
The first new St John resource in the city for 20 years is part of Govt's Covid response.
Hook, line and sinker: 'Great white shark' concerns locals
Great whites are a protected species in New Zealand.
Abuse in state care led to life in prison, inquiry told
He described at the Auckland hearing how the abuse led to him spending 40 years in prison.
Lasting trauma: Official response to Mycoplasma bovis 'poorly executed'
As of 17 June this year, 266 farms have tested positive for the disease.
Bank closures in the provinces: Finance Minister pressed companies to extend 'hub' trial
Pressure from mayors sees Finance Minister press banks to extend bank hub trial.
Shadbolt reveals health diagnosis affecting ability to 'defend' himself
Invercargill Mayor Sir Tim Shadbolt has revealed he is battling a health condition.
Schoolboy First XV sex act video shared online, police alerted
Police were made aware of the video after it was allegedly shared with another school.
Southland facing $7.5m shortage from NZTA, could force bridge closure
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency decision has Southland council facing a $7.5m shortfall.
Rugged beauty: An art-inspired winter's escape in Southland
Bad weather won't hamper an enjoyable, art-inspired visit to Riverton/Aparima.
Sex predator's victim: 'He's still a risk'
Since being jailed, the 80-year-old has not undergone treatment.
Nurses to go on strike: 'Offer from DHBs not addressing issues'
Union organiser: Staff are at breaking point and constantly worried about patient safety.
Sir Grahame Sydney leads South Island charge in Queen's Birthday honours
A posthumous award, an artist and politicians are among those recognised.
Heavy rain warnings issued for parts of South Island
Heavy rain and strong wind warnings are in place for parts of New Zealand.
Tim Shadbolt: 'If I can survive this, I can probably do another 3 or 4 terms'
After a fraught year, NZ's longest-serving mayor opens up about his health and prospects.
Bestiality in New Zealand: Shocking extent of indecency with animals revealed
Shocking number of cases over the last decade.
Motorcyclist who drove at 192km/h avoids jail after fatal crash
Garth Robinson died in the crash in April 2019.
Murder trial date over Southland man's death deferred until next year
The body of Dale Watene, 40, was found by police in the Longwood forestry block.
Invercargill beheading: Father called for help 40 times before grisly killing
Joseph Boyle was found not guilty by reason of insanity of the murder of his stepbrother.
'Words can't describe it': Farmers return home after flooding
The drama unfolded on Sunday morning when the heavy downpour set in.