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Shield blockbuster awaits: Magpies top of the table, but outsiders to retain the Log o' Wood
A clash of two unbeaten titans is coming to McLean Park.
Busted: Inquisitive cleaner finds fake money operation in motel room
'It's offending that undermines our currency and this is a serious example of it.'
'She had just turned 12': Victim sobs as offender avoids being tagged as child sex offender
Peter Currie claimed an indecent assault at a wedding dance 'happened accidentally'.
‘Slippery slope to mediocrity’: Mayors hit back after PM demands focus on basics
Luxon has called for councils to 'rein in the fantasies' and manage spending.
LIV Golf rumours, First XV semifinals; and weight-restricted rugby for grown-ups
Mike Thorpe reports on the latest from sport around the South Island.
'You are a monster:' Dad confronts man who sexually abused his daughter
"Hate is a strong word...but Patrick Hart, I hate you for everything you did".
83yo left behind after suffering fall on bus trip 'pretty upset' with InterCity
Barry Gardiner said he still hasn't received a formal apology from the company.
Woman duped into handing over $7k after being told she'd won a prize on Facebook
The victim was told she had to pay $5000 into a bank account in order to claim her prize.
'Liability': 83yo left behind after suffering fall on bus trip
Bus company apologises after driver left food stop without elderly passenger.
Nelson hostage situation: Man appears in court on kidnapping charges
Police from outside the region arrived in Nelson to help with the hostage situation.
'Distressing' Nelson hostage situation resolved, man facing kidnapping charge
A 56-year-old man will appear in court today.
Nelson hostage situation: Two people leave house, one taken to hospital as cordons continue
Armed officers are in the area, residents are told to stay away.
Suspected hostage situation in Nelson
Schools and a hospital are in lockdown and residents have been told to stay away while police respond to a suspected hostage situation in Nelson. Video / Tim Cuff
Rapist's last words to victim: 'See, it wasn't that bad was it?'
Simon Harris, a collagen technician, denied the offending but was found guilty at trial.
Police raid uncovers loaded guns stashed in child's bedroom
Police said there could have been a terrible and needless tragedy.
Person dies in crash in Hope, Tasman District
The single-vehicle crash happened around 6.15pm on Wednesday.
Remorse 'genuine': High Court removes man's name from child sex offender list
Kwan Loong Lee was caught trying to flee the country after a relationship with a 13yo.
33 hours of snow: MetService issues raft of warnings ahead of three-day storm hitting NZ
Incoming system set to deliver widespread wind, rain - and a potential heavy dump of snow.
Sunshine to snow: Looming icy polar blast to bring snow to both North, South islands
Niwa says the weather system is 'potentially conducive' to snow.
New Zealand's best First XV rugby venues
What makes a good First XV rugby venue? We rank the best ones.
One dead after car crashes into power pole in Tasman
The Serious Crash Unit is currently investigating.
Man loses name suppression bid over Snapchat of sex with underage girl
His father was worried about the humiliation that would follow his son being named.
Family kidnapped over $200k of missing meth, one tortured with pliers
The victim's toes were squeezed so hard with pliers, he feared they would 'pop off'.
Nelson teen sentenced after 14-year-old humiliated in social media livestream
The judge told Harrison Oliver he should be “thoroughly ashamed” of his behaviour.
Man gave partner Valentine's Day slap, covered her mouth then pinned her down
'The common thread was his destructive use of methamphetamine.'
Homestead burned to the ground in 'revenge' blaze started by ex-partner
Hamish Ray hung his head and cried as the consequences of his actions sunk in.
Man refused alcohol threatens supermarket worker: 'Stab a knife in your fat gut'
He arrived dragging a road cone under his car and left without the alcohol he wanted.