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 ZealandHeavy rain warnings across North IslandTropical downpours are drenching the north of the North Island as thunderstorms loom over Northland, Auckland and Waikato.16 Feb 06:11 PM
New ZealandNZ seeing 'the worst' of fire seasonNew Zealand is now experiencing the worst of the fire season, a top officer says, with a dangerous combination of high temperatures and low relative humidity creating tinder-dry conditions across eastern hot-spots.14 Feb 04:15 AM
New ZealandGales for Hawke's Bay as blazes continueHigh winds to bring more misery to fire crews fighting bush blazes today, but no rain where it is needed.13 Feb 06:33 PM
New ZealandDriver injured in crash with truck near NelsonA man has been flown to hospital with multi-trauma injuries after his car collided with the back of a truck near Nelson this morning. It's 05 Feb 08:42 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
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 Zealand5.1 jolt a 'classic' aftershock - scientistThere was nothing unusual about the late-night 5.1 quake that shook Marlborough and the lower North Island on Wednesday, says a scientist.02 Feb 02:38 AM
New ZealandFour injured in Marlborough plane crashFour people will be flown to hospital after a plane bounced off a remote runway in Marlborough.20 Jan 08:55 AM
New ZealandSlips, trees close South Island roadsNZTA is prioritising clearing Lewis Pass, the main transport link between Picton and Christchurch since November's big earthquake.18 Jan 07:55 PM
New ZealandInbreeding threatens kiwi populationA new study has found the 50-strong little spotted kiwi population has a poor hatch rate due to inbreeding.17 Jan 09:17 PM
New Zealand20,000 quake emergency gradesMore than 20,000 students asked for an emergency derived grade following the Kaikoura earthquake.17 Jan 01:39 AM
New Zealand'Stupid and dangerous', say policeIdiot throwing nails onto highway could face serious charges, warn police.17 Jan 12:10 AM
New ZealandMissing US tourist found on yachtAn American tourist reported missing over the weekend has been found on board a charter yacht.15 Jan 11:17 PM
New ZealandFire on southern sandspit out of controlA vegetation fire is burning out of control on a sandspit at the bottom of the South Island.15 Jan 04:34 PM
New ZealandUS tourist missing at Marlborough marinaPolice are searching for a US tourist whose passport and other items have been found at a Marlborough marina.15 Jan 02:13 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 ZealandStrong quake strikes east of SeddonCentral New Zealand has been rocked by a strong magnitude 4.5 quake.13 Jan 11:53 PM
New ZealandBlenheim gas leak resolvedResidents on Gascoyne, Budge, Henderson and Gardiner streets should stay inside, police say.13 Jan 05:14 AM
New ZealandMissing Marlborough sailor found safeMissing sailor found after failing to meet a friend on New Year's Eve.05 Jan 06:57 PM
New ZealandSevere quake rocks central New ZealandA severe quake measuring 5.3 rocked central New Zealand just after midnight.05 Jan 04:07 PM
New ZealandPolice search for missing sailorBlenheim Police are appealing to the public for help finding a sailor who has been reported missing in the Marlborough Sounds area.05 Jan 08:41 AM
New ZealandSkid marks cover notorious blackspotBoy racers black out an intersection with tyre skidmarks.02 Jan 07:15 PM
KahuFishing parks running behind scheduleA new fight may be developing between Government and iwi over fishing rights, this time in the Marlborough Sounds.02 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandRain set to dampen New Year spiritsThe MetService is forecasting rain for much of New Zealand today, perhaps ruining plans for post-party barbecues and sunbathing.31 Dec 07:34 PM
New ZealandWeather: Drizzle clears for fine NYEA weak cold front will bring cloud, drizzle and showers to the country over the next few days but should clear in time for New Year celebrations.28 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Cold-blooded killer': Parole deniedThe Marlborough Sounds double murderer has been denied parole, with a report stating Watson's risk of violent recidivism was very high.15 Dec 08:35 PM
New Zealand'Nothing has bloody well happened'When Kaikoura locals told visiting PM Bill English the Govt effort was "piss poor" in the quake-strewn region, Gerry Brownlee let them have it.15 Dec 04:41 AM
New Zealand'Slap in the face': Watson's dad respondsThe father of convicted double murderer Scott Watson responds after Gerald Hope's letter following a prison meeting with the man sent away for killing his daughter.13 Dec 09:16 AM
New ZealandHope's dad on killer: 'Four things wrong'Olivia Hope's father says he felt convicted killer Scott Watson had rehearsed his responses to many of the questions when they met.13 Dec 01:49 AM
