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
New ZealandGold digger: Stolen $40k gold dredge recovered by owner after thief listed it on Trade MeThe owner arranged to 'buy' the dredge but instead took it back without paying.20 Apr 06:00 AM
CrimeProsecution fails to prove who sent 'threatening' messages from joint Facebook accountThe messages targeted a court official who feared for the safety of his family.19 Apr 01:34 AM
New ZealandWinz customer takes app frustration out on windowYoung man's frustration with Winz app leads to wilful damage conviction.17 Apr 10:57 PM
New ZealandWoman trapped in shearers’ quarters during lockdown suffered weekly beatings'It's all right my darling, I'll clean you', assailant tells victim.17 Apr 05:05 AM
New Zealand'You should be ashamed': Judge admonishes man for assaultWhen he couldn't have lamb for lunch he hit the support worker in the head.17 Apr 04:15 AM
New Zealand'Why didn't mum drive?' Judge's query to drink-driver caught doing 5 km/h in cityHe drove at 5km/h on a city street, leading to him being pinged for drink-driving.14 Apr 07:00 AM
New Zealand'Bite your nose off': Man threatens police during arrestConvicted offender who told officer he would kill him remains in custody for now.12 Apr 04:02 AM
New ZealandThunderstorm and possible tornado risk looms todayNew Zealand has been hit by four tornadoes in three consecutive days.11 Apr 06:42 PM
New ZealandTasman tornado: 50 homes damaged after ‘unreal’ tornado strikes near NelsonMetService says Nelson is under a severe thunderstorm watch.10 Apr 06:11 AM
New ZealandLightning, gales and downpours expected as thunderstorms brew in Tasman SeaForecaster warns that gales could be damaging.09 Apr 10:57 PM
New Zealand'Chaotic': Fresh weather warnings as 40mm of rain an hour set to lash parts of NZNorthland, Auckland, Waikato and Bay of Plenty all in firing line for thunder tonight.09 Apr 08:56 AM
Crime'Sexsomnia': Man cleared of indecent assault at party due to sleep conditionA man who used sexsomnia as a defence to indecent assault now has his name suppressed.07 Apr 11:00 PM
New Zealand'Targeted by adults': Judge makes plea to repeat online child sex offenderFollowing his release from jail, he made 'questionable online purchases'.06 Apr 02:07 AM
New ZealandMan's plea to see dying dad ignored: Jailed for 13th drink-driving chargeThe judge said previous sentences hadn't deterred the man and he was likely to reoffend.04 Apr 11:15 PM
New ZealandDrunk, talking to passenger and crashed into stopped trafficShe drank beer and tequila and was behind the wheel while more than five times the limit.03 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandWoman swears at neighbour, spits at police during arrestAbusive woman yells at neighbour: "You white c***s don't know".03 Apr 03:40 AM
New ZealandHe'd been drinking so decided not to drive - until a 'lady friend' needed a liftJudge tells drunk driver it was a 'very stupid' risk to take.02 Apr 11:26 PM
New ZealandKFC staff lock doors to protect father, son from attacker with metal pipeStaff locked doors to protect two men involved in 'frightening' chase.02 Apr 10:52 PM
New ZealandMan admits making false statement in relation to ‘serious’ workplace incidentMan pleads guilty to making false statement over workplace incident three years ago.02 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandNeighbour takes on property developer seeking to cut down treesClash over boundary trees: Tall shelterbelt in residential area neither fence nor hedge.02 Apr 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Incredibly frightening:' Solo mum afraid of entering shops after dairy robberyThe woman and her daughter were in a dairy when a masked man told her to fill a backpack.28 Mar 05:00 AM
New ZealandThousands report feeling earthquake across central New ZealandThe earthquake struck at 1.42pm and was magnitude 4.9.27 Mar 12:54 AM
New Zealand'Excessive speed': Man doing 142km/h with kids in car disqualifiedHe drove into the path of an oncoming truck at speed, to get past the car in front.26 Mar 11:41 PM
New ZealandCut above: Defence lawyer axes opponents in and out of courtroomDefence lawyer Emma Riddell takes axe to competition in heritage sport of woodchopping25 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandGangs of Nelson: On the streets at 8, gang member back behind bars for shootingBlack Power member who shot at Killer Beez, blinding member in one eye sent back to jail.24 Mar 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessThe Ex-Files: How easy is moving town when you're divorced with children?A move from Auckland to Nelson appeals, but could get very complicated.24 Mar 04:28 AM
CrimeTeen car thief told police 'I can do what I like', court hearsThe offending occurred over two nights in January while the 18-year-old was on bail.24 Mar 04:00 AM
