Hunter slips up over rifle lent to mate; avoids conviction
Judge says man who 'lent' firearm to unlicensed hunting mate should have known to check.
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Ships' maydays expose fragile disaster response, safety fears to be aired at Beehive
Two ships have now issued mayday calls within months of each other.
Troubled cargo ship MV Shiling only had temporary repairs before mayday call
It’s the fourth incident in New Zealand involving the vessel in the past year.
Container ship Shiling likely to return to Wellington, scene of previous failures
The container ship put out a mayday call on Friday morning after losing power.
'Lovingly restored': Thief says house reno tests fraud claim
Convicted thief and now accused fraudster cries in court after ending evidence.
'Child exploitation of the grossest kind': Man shared sex abuse images
Man who argued he was not aroused by online child abuse images now on home detention.
'Drug debt dishonesty': Marketplace buyers scammed by career crim
A teenager who'd saved his money all summer was one of his victims.
Weather: Severe thunderstorms could hit Wellington, Kāpiti
The storm is likely to bring extremely heavy rain which can cause flash flooding.
Heavy rain tracking to Bay of Plenty; Auckland remains in state of emergency after day of deluge
There's no reprieve for the top of the country with heavy rain forecast this afternoon.
Auckland State of Emergency declared amid widespread flooding; warning more rain to come
Severe thunderstorms bringing torrential rain for Auckland and Northland.
‘I love it, I’m just addicted’: 13yo joyrider’s startling admission
Four youths were involved in an 800km return trip joyride from Christchurch to Nelson.
More heavy rain expected for Nelson as rain band moves west
Nelson Tasman Civil Defence says caution is still needed on the region's roads.
South Island’s West Coast set for soaking
Buller and Westland tipped to experience the worst of the wet weather.
'Fear of missing out': Homeowners want to sell after $1250 a month interest hike
The Rubins want to see more support brought in for those facing steep rate rises.
Evacuations as heavy rain warnings continue into Saturday
Heavy rain could cause problems in Northland, Taranaki, Nelson, Tasman and Westland.
Pizza oven explodes, injuring two
Fire crews were called to the scene of the incident in Nelson.
Woman cowered under table after man threatened to kill her dog Poppy
Grigori Charpan was told to take a good look at himself.
Angry shoplifter caught after busting up public toilet
He stole groceries, dental care items and a vacuum cleaner before attacking a public loo.
'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.'
Boss of engineering company and his brother guilty of lying about workplace incident
A young employee was left brain-damaged after he was overcome by toxic fumes.
Person dies in Nelson crash, part of SH6 closed
Emergency services were called to Stoke around 1.30am.
Gold digger: Stolen $40k gold dredge recovered by owner after thief listed it on Trade Me
The owner arranged to 'buy' the dredge but instead took it back without paying.
Prosecution fails to prove who sent 'threatening' messages from joint Facebook account
The messages targeted a court official who feared for the safety of his family.
Winz customer takes app frustration out on window
Young man's frustration with Winz app leads to wilful damage conviction.
Woman trapped in shearers’ quarters during lockdown suffered weekly beatings
'It's all right my darling, I'll clean you', assailant tells victim.
'You should be ashamed': Judge admonishes man for assault
When he couldn't have lamb for lunch he hit the support worker in the head.
'Why didn't mum drive?' Judge's query to drink-driver caught doing 5 km/h in city
He drove at 5km/h on a city street, leading to him being pinged for drink-driving.
'Bite your nose off': Man threatens police during arrest
Convicted offender who told officer he would kill him remains in custody for now.
Thunderstorm and possible tornado risk looms today
New Zealand has been hit by four tornadoes in three consecutive days.
Tasman tornado: 50 homes damaged after ‘unreal’ tornado strikes near Nelson
MetService says Nelson is under a severe thunderstorm watch.
Lightning, gales and downpours expected as thunderstorms brew in Tasman Sea
Forecaster warns that gales could be damaging.
'Chaotic': Fresh weather warnings as 40mm of rain an hour set to lash parts of NZ
Northland, Auckland, Waikato and Bay of Plenty all in firing line for thunder tonight.
'Sexsomnia': Man cleared of indecent assault at party due to sleep condition
A man who used sexsomnia as a defence to indecent assault now has his name suppressed.
'Targeted by adults': Judge makes plea to repeat online child sex offender
Following his release from jail, he made 'questionable online purchases'.