Crime'Terrified': Father and daughter hostages speak of Nelson stand-off ordealVictim said he feared he would see his daughter killed in front of him.08 Jul 06:16 AM
New ZealandSouth Island braces for more wild weather, third time in three weeks It comes after a state of emergency was only lifted on Monday. 08 Jul 01:43 AM
New ZealandThunderstorm risk for top half of the North Island, heavy rain watch for Wairoa 03 Jul 10:16 PM
New Zealand'Hysterics': Pet dog Shiva swept into drains during flooding found safe 24 hours later01 Jul 04:00 AM
New ZealandRoads cut off, homes evacuated in the south as Auckland hit by thunderstorms27 Jun 08:24 AM
New ZealandEvacuations under way as South Island lashed by heavy rain and flood threats27 Jun 12:40 AM
New Zealand'Awful incident': Teen girl seriously injured by car outside Nelson college18 Jun 04:51 AM
LiveNew ZealandNelson flooding: Workers use cars to block street from ‘idiot’ drivers creating wavesNelson is bearing the brunt of heavy rain. 26 May 04:04 AM
New ZealandWhale reported tangled in fishing gear at Tasman BayProject Jonah said the Department of Conservation was trying to locate the whale.11 May 12:23 AM
CrimeDog uplift goes awry as man tasered after thrusting flounder spear at policeHe became agitated at the dog being taken and was highly abusive to SPCA staff and police.19 Apr 08:00 PM
New ZealandFlying fox freak accident: Family relieved little sister spared after boy’s pancreas severedThe child was hit in the stomach and chest area by the flying fox runner.15 Apr 12:21 AM
New ZealandShenandoah Highway closed, one airlifted to hospital after crash in TasmanThe crash was between Creighton Rd and SH65 about 7.35am.08 Apr 08:55 PM
New Zealand‘It all went wrong’: Fire chief describes rescuing neighbours from car in flooded riverThe couple had gone out for supplies when "it all went wrong for them".05 Apr 07:00 PM
New Zealand'It wears everyone out': Drought taking its toll on farmers'As farmers, we love our stock and want to keep them going.'18 Mar 10:18 PM
New ZealandTeen left wheelchair-bound by rare condition after food poisoning battles ACC for coverHis family argued earlier treatment might have improved his condition.15 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandMan denies murdering Nelson police officer Lyn FlemingIn court this morning, man admits driving charges. 27 Feb 08:48 PM
New Zealand15% seismic rating: Nelson courthouse closure sparks urgent relocationEfforts are under way to find an alternative venue for court proceedings.20 Feb 12:46 AM
New ZealandWho let the dogs out? Animals let loose from SPCA crates in night raidA man broke into the Nelson SPCA twice and let dogs and cats out of their enclosures.17 Feb 07:28 PM
KahuElder’s 38-year battle for justice: Resolution sought within lifetimeThe Crown is appealing a compensation ruling for customary landowners in the South Island.16 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandThe long road to safety: Rakaia’s fight against speed-limit hikeNZTA Waka Kotahi is reviewing Rakaia's speed limit after a community backlash.13 Feb 03:33 AM
Crime‘Gratuitous and violent act’: Teen claims he slit stag’s throat to ‘end its suffering’His mate deliberately struck the deer with a ute, an act that was posted to social media.11 Feb 02:28 AM
New Zealand‘If you come in, this place will be gone’: Woman held hostage for 15 hoursPhillip Mant was furious with the outcome of an earlier court matter.06 Feb 10:34 PM
CrimePub pool game ends with man smashing opponent around the head with cueHe struck one victim with a cue four times and punched another outside the bar.28 Jan 06:00 AM
CrimeProlific thief gives staff thumbs up as he lifts bottle of whisky, stuffs $189 of lamb in jacketA judge has said Nelson needs a break from James Weir's antics.27 Jan 07:00 AM
New Zealand‘A little bit of everything’: Long-weekend weather a mixed bag for Aucklanders Heavy rainfall warnings have also been issued in the North and South Islands.24 Jan 09:49 PM
Crime‘So many secrets': Ex-deputy principal jailed for sexual relationship with studentThe offences occurred in the early 2000s when Iain Anderson was at Tapawera Area School.24 Jan 01:35 AM
New Zealand‘Alarming’: Police staff investigated for prying on Lyn Fleming’s file A probe is under way to determine the rationale for and legitimacy of each file check. 22 Jan 08:18 PM
CrimeSupermarket ‘grab-and-run’: Woman fears shopping alone after carpark attackGeorge Sampson stole her bag then spent $1609 in an hour using one of her bank cards.21 Jan 07:00 PM
New ZealandFlying fox 'snaps' at popular campground, person seriously injuredWorksafe has begun inquiries after a person was seriously injured on a flying fox.20 Jan 02:44 AM
TravelBest Beach 2025: NZ’s top 10 family beaches – how to vote for the winnerThe results are in for NZ's top 10 family beaches – vote for your favourite now.19 Jan 04:00 PM
