Man threatened to chop off cop's head if he didn't get a cigarette lighter
He wanted to go to prison so he could get 'three hot meals, watch TV and work out'.
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Rebels gang secretary pleads guilty to manslaughter after Blenheim bar brawl
Self-defence accepted as part of actions that caused seasonal worker's death.
Niwa weather outlook for July warns of flooding risk for school holidays
Temperatures are likely to be warmer than average across all regions.
Hundreds report feeling quake near Seddon
GeoNet says the 4.4-magnitude earthquake resulted in "moderate" shaking.
'Just come back': Friend's plea to comatose Picton crash survivor
Luie Lagud's surgery today reportedly went well, giving family and friends some hope.
One dead, one seriously injured after van v truck crash near Blenheim
The second serious road crash in two days in Marlborough.
Heartfelt tribute as family killed in Picton crash named
'He was devastated, he was crying a lot. Both of his loves are gone.'
Police confirm driver of van died in horror Picton crash
A friend of the family killed in a horror crash at Picton speaks about the tragedy.
John MacDonald: Picton crash - median barriers would make a world of difference
OPINION: What is the price of seven lives?
Picton crash victim who died with wife was teacher of disabled children
A man who died in the Picton crash has been remembered as a "caring" teacher.
'Absolute carnage': Seven killed in family-trip tragedy were returning from funeral
Shaken locals reported hearing loud bangs and emergency services were called.
Picton crash: Images reveal true horror of smash that killed seven
A van with nine people inside smashed head-on into a refrigerated goods truck.
'Carnage': Emergency responders' horror after seven dead in crash, including infant
An infant is among the seven who died this morning on SH1 near Picton.
'Absolutely tragic': Seven lives lost in 'blink of an eye' in crash near Picton
Koromiko resident said she heard two big bangs around 7.45am, followed by sirens.
11 deaths, 4404 new cases today amid nursing 'crisis' warning
The Covid case numbers update comes as a nurses' union warns of a chronic lack of staff.
Live: 16 deaths, 4869 new cases; border worker testing to be dropped
Some families are being infected with Covid-19 for the third time.
Tornados strike coastal town - 41 warnings as wild storm batters NZ
With 41 weather warnings and watches across NZ, forecasters warn of a stormy night.
Wild weather: Flooding threatens homes, 21,500 lightning strikes in 12 hours
Tornadoes are possible and winds could damage trees and power lines, forecaster warns.
Power tool placed near worker's buttocks 'unwanted sexual behaviour'
Worker compensated after boss places power tool near his buttocks.
Man dies after truck submerged in river in Marlborough
Officers and local fire crews were called to the Pelorus River yesterday.
Live: 5836 cases today, five virus-related deaths, 403 people in hospital
Ten patients are in intensive care today.
Black mould plagues Tasman Police HQ - prisoners driven to other centres
Road trips for prisoners to other centres after mould closes cells at Tasman Police HQ.
Scott Watson wins legal challenge to argue crucial evidence
Controversial photo montage evidence to go under microscope.
Icy blast hits NZ: 849 lightning strikes, flooding - and big swell, snow on the way
Strong winds, heavy rain across NZ, and brace for a temperature drop down south on Friday.
Man arrested after teens' photos posted to adult websites
The 56-year-old man is from Nelson.
Bye bye blue sky: Cloud rolls in after bluebird week
Few weather worries for most, but rain warning issued for one part of the country.
Seddon ready for National ploughing champs this weekend
Thirty-four of NZ's best going head-to-head at James Cameron's Seddon farm.
Alarm bells sound over Nelson library site after sea rise report
Recent data shows Nelson's coastline is subsiding at double the rate of sea-level rise.
Raise snapper size limit, save species, student says
Some snapper caught in current rules still not mature enough, researcher says.
Repeat drink-driver: High-profile entertainment star sentenced
Faded media personality gets community detention after latest drink driving incident.
Woman claimed 'innocence by nature of being a woman'; Judge wasn't impressed
Judge reprimands accused over 'pathetic' paperwork after telling her to be quiet.
Say cheers: Sauvignon Blanc Day celebrates the world's most popular grape
From pricey drops to Friday drinks, the ever-popular wine has a cult-like following.
'Incredible opportunity': Community warming to new Picton ferry terminal plans
A public session to learn more about the Picton ferry terminal upgrade was held this week.
Bedroom generation: New research reveals 'silent disengagement' of young Kiwis during Covid
Covid-19 may have worsened social isolation among some young Kiwis.