New ZealandPlane in crash landing 'robust'The manufacturer of a plane forced to crash land without its nose wheel in Blenheim has defended its safety record.09 Feb 08:58 PM
New ZealandEmergency landing at Blenheim AirportA plane carrying 44 people has safely made an emergency landing at Blenheim Airport, despite a nose wheel failure.09 Feb 03:02 AM
New ZealandHome detention a 'mockery' victim's family saysA sentence of home detention for a bar owner who killed a patron is a "mockery" to the family, the victim's father says.08 Feb 11:25 PM
LifestyleGood Taste: Pinot movementThe New Zealand pinot noir movement is gathering pace and the great and good of the wine world jetted in from Singapore, Stockholm and San Francisco last week to experience Central Otago's take on the grape.06 Feb 04:30 PM
LifestyleWine: Ticking the right boxesNew Zealand wines of genuine distinction and world class status are not legion, but they do exist. Some tick some of the boxes some of the time. A few seem to get it dead right most of the time.01 Feb 09:00 PM
LifestyleWinemakers daring to be differentGetting experimental in our vineyards is a risky business, but one that has paid off in the past for our winemakers.01 Feb 09:00 PM
LifestyleGood Taste: Drink to Chinese New YearDust your bunny ears down, the Year of the Rabbit is upon us.30 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandRestoring the essence of sailingThey are the grand old vessels of the sea - the ships of old, restored to full glory to sail Auckland's harbours once again, like they did more than a century ago. 29 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandPolice seek help to solve missing teen mysteryOne year on from his disappearance, police have renewed an appeal for information about a 19-year-old Nelson student.21 Jan 03:21 AM
LifestyleGood Taste: Barrel-fermented savYou'll rarely hear "subtle" and "Marlborough sauvignon blanc" in the same sentence.16 Jan 04:30 PM
LifestyleGood Taste: MuscatBrown muscat and men called Keith share something in common - they don't sound very sexy. Nevertheless, I got hot under the collar about some new brown muscat plantings a few weeks ago. 09 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandInquiries continue into Kaikoura seal massacrePolice and DOC investigations are continuing into the massacre of fur seals at Ohau Point, a popular seal viewing point 22km north of Kaikoura.06 Jan 03:15 AM
New ZealandAA: Safer roads, cars will reduce tollRoads and vehicles must be "more forgiving" to curb a road toll which averages more than one death a day, the AA says. Figures released by the Ministry of Transport today show 371 people died on the roads over the past year.05 Jan 08:13 PM
New ZealandWeather and earthquake-related claims flood inChristchurch's Boxing Day aftershocks and the recent wet weather have seen more than 1000 claims lodged with the Earthquake Commission.30 Dec 04:30 AM
New ZealandCampers flee flood-engulfed campCampers fled on foot in darkness at the Pelorus Bridge Camp today as a flood with enough power to lift caravans hit the idyllic holiday spot, 59km northwest of Blenheim.28 Dec 05:06 AM
