New ZealandTruck rolls in Wairau Valley, blocks roadA truck carrying steel has rolled in the Wairau Valley near Blenheim, spilling diesel onto the road.03 Mar 05:01 AM
New Zealand'Ball of fire' sightings: Expert explainsAn expert has weighed in on reports of a bright light shooting across the skies over New Zealand last night.24 Feb 08:41 PM
New Zealand'Ball of fire' in skies over central NZSome people posted on social media about seeing the sky light up, while others described the light as being green in colour.24 Feb 05:36 PM
New Zealand'I was able to say goodbye'Sixteen-year-old Lara Glover died on her way to go swimming with friends.21 Feb 08:18 AM
New ZealandSpring Creek crash victim namedThe person who died in a crash on State Highway 1 just out of Blenheim on Sunday was local teenager Lara Jayne Glover, police have confirmed.21 Feb 02:50 AM
New ZealandCoping with the quake, 3 months onThousands of workers have been displaced, building assessment deadlines are not being met and earthquake damage is still only just coming to light in Wellington.09 Feb 04:14 PM
New ZealandAutistic group: 4 years' jail not enoughAn autistic advocacy group says a 4four-year jail term for a Blenheim mother who killed her autistic daughter was "nowhere near enough". Autistic 05 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandSupport for mum who killed daughterSupporters of the woman who murdered her severely autistic daughter are organising a nationwide protest against her incarceration.03 Feb 11:48 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhy a loving mum murdered daughter"When my rage comes I find myself spinning out," single mum Donella Knox wrote.03 Feb 05:15 PM
CrimeMum published book just before murderRuthless, reckless and surging rage: a mother details the struggle of looking after the severely autistic daughter she later killed.03 Feb 05:15 AM
New ZealandTragedy of mum driven to kill daughterSolo mum killed daughter after two-decade struggle with her violent outbursts, poverty and feelings of being let down by health system.03 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandChasing the sun: Where to be this weekendFind out what place will be 31C on Auckland Anniversary weekend and read our list of the top five places to bask in the sun.24 Jan 10:38 PM
New Zealand'Stupid and dangerous', say policeIdiot throwing nails onto highway could face serious charges, warn police.17 Jan 12:10 AM
New ZealandTwo people freed after car, truck collideTwo people have been freed from the wreckage of a truck and car collision near Blenheim.16 Jan 05:13 AM
New ZealandFire deliberately lit, authorities sayA large vegetation fire that came within five metres of a new Blenheim subdivision and forced the evacuation of 60 homes was deliberately lit, authorities have confirmed.14 Jan 10:21 PM
New ZealandFire crews face challenging conditionsCrews battling a suspicious vegetation fire near Blenheim are facing challenging conditions.14 Jan 08:40 PM
New ZealandLarge fire in Blenheim 'suspicious'A bush fire which threatened homes near Blenheim this afternoon is being treated as suspicious.14 Jan 07:42 AM
New ZealandBlenheim gas leak resolvedResidents on Gascoyne, Budge, Henderson and Gardiner streets should stay inside, police say.13 Jan 05:14 AM
New ZealandHijacker says she will do it againA woman jailed after she hijacked an Air New Zealand flight is warning she will do it again when she is released.03 Jan 07:40 PM
New Zealand3 suspicious scrub fires near BlenheimFirefighters are battling three scrub fires near Blenheim this afternoon.31 Dec 02:57 AM
New ZealandMissing Blenheim teen found safeMissing teenager Alex Petersen has been found safe and well in Blenheim. The 14-year-old had been missing for a week after last being 28 Dec 06:07 AM
New ZealandMissing teen: 'We just want him back'The parents of a Blenheim teenager who has been missing for a week are desperate to bring their son home safely.26 Dec 07:09 AM
New ZealandPolice concerned for missing teenPolice are concerned for the safety of a teenage boy missing from Blenheim.23 Dec 12:04 AM
New ZealandVictim's dad has also been in plane crashThe father of George Anderson, whose body was removed from rural Hangaroa yesterday afternoon, was also a pilot.12 Dec 09:21 PM
New ZealandHouses in Marlborough too dangerous to enterEight properties in Marlborough have been identified as being too badly damaged to be entered.17 Nov 05:05 AM
CompaniesSupport package for Kaikoura announcedBusinesses in quake-hit areas will be paid to keep on staff for at least eight weeks, the Govt says.17 Nov 12:08 AM
EmploymentGovt to announce relief for KaikouraAs Govt announces its relief package, Kaikoura businesses spell out what they need to survive.16 Nov 05:23 PM
New ZealandPolice urge extra care on Lewis PassWest Coast police today advised motorists to take extra care when driving through the Lewis Pass and Maruia Valley on SH7 and SH65 as traffic numbers build up.16 Nov 02:25 AM
New ZealandPhoto ID required to use quake-zone SH1Police are checking that people have a legitimate reason to be in quake-hit areas.15 Nov 11:32 PM
New ZealandA picture of devastationNew aerial photos show there is much work to be done after Monday's 7.8 quake.15 Nov 10:38 PM
New ZealandMercy mission sparks rural quake effortA mercy mission into rural quake-hit Marlborough has led to donations for farming communities and offers of help.15 Nov 05:43 AM
New ZealandJet boat on road: 'It had to be done'WATCH: When Ben Todd saw water rising towards his family home he knew there was only one thing to do.15 Nov 03:22 AM
EconomyMail delayed following earthquakeNew Zealand Post is warning that some mail will be delayed in areas hit by this week's earthquakes.14 Nov 10:26 PM
New ZealandQuake latest: What you need to knowThe Clarence River has burst its banks, with residents being told to move to high ground immediately, as aftershocks continue to rock the country.14 Nov 04:37 AM
