New ZealandFive years since MH370: Kiwis' connection to major air disastersFour people with links to New Zealand died in the 2014 Malaysia Airlines disasters.07 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandBomb scare forces evacuation of Nelson buildingsThe package was found outside the Ministry of Social Development on Bridge St.07 Mar 12:34 AM
New ZealandTwo people charged after fire lit in the Tasman DistrictPolice were notified just after 2pm that someone had been seen trying to start a fire.06 Mar 01:49 AM
New ZealandThree months' solitary in orphanage cellCatholic brothers forced out of Nelson school after inquiry found excessive punishment.05 Mar 06:00 AM
New ZealandPigeon Valley fires: Burnt valley's locals on edgeResidents of tinder-dry region stay ready to flee after second major blaze in weeks.28 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandCrews still fighting hot spots from new Nelson blazeCordons are still in place on Moutere Highway at Maisey Rd and Old Coach Rd.27 Feb 07:25 PM
New ZealandState of emergency in Nelson region liftedA decision has been made to allow the state of emergency to expire.26 Feb 09:41 PM
New ZealandPigeon Valley fire: Fire contained and controlled by crewsFirefighters have created a 30m "black-out" zone around the fire area.23 Feb 11:13 PM
New ZealandPerson seriously injured in Nelson workshop fireEmergency services were called to the building fire on Rutherford St just before 7am.23 Feb 07:35 PM
New ZealandDrizzle before the sizzle! Clear skies tipped for 50,000 fans at Six60MetService is tipping overnight showers to pass this morning.22 Feb 05:14 PM
New ZealandMan charged after using flamethrower during Nelson fire banThe incident took place in the middle of the Tasman District, under a fire ban.21 Feb 05:38 AM
New ZealandGang members in street: Blood-spattered house linked to drug tradePatched gang members are seen daily in the street, say neighbours.20 Feb 06:25 PM
New ZealandState of emergency extended for another week in the Nelson-Tasman regionThere is currently still 250 people evacuated from their homes.19 Feb 01:01 AM
New Zealand'Total idiots' behind pyrotechnics display during Nelson fire banThe display proceeded despite a total ban on lighting any fires in the area.18 Feb 01:15 AM
New Zealand'Legend' pilot crashed fighting Tasman forest fireBill Reid suffered minor injuries during the hard landing17 Feb 09:46 PM
New ZealandMotueka firefighters tackle likely volatile coolstore blazeQuick work by fire brigade has prevented a massive fire from taking off.17 Feb 07:31 PM
New ZealandExclusive: Film director escapes conviction over drug chargesEXCLUSIVE: Discharge without conviction is "small victory for reason and progress".17 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandFlamethrower ignited and blasted during Tasman fire banThe festival ran all weekend and was located near Upper Takaka.17 Feb 07:29 AM
New ZealandThe day Russia 'invaded' city - and Aucklanders panickedFears the enemy Russians were coming to New Zealand spurred fake news and forts.16 Feb 04:37 AM
New Zealand11-year-old boy's painting of Nelson bush fire goes viralHe doesn't want to part with the painting but has plans to help the victims of the fire.15 Feb 12:11 AM
New ZealandNelson firefight costing $1 million a dayThe cost of the wildfires in Nelson could yet exceed the Port Hills fires in 2017.13 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandBig Read: Into the darkness - the Nelson night fightersCherie Howie spends a shift with the fire crews who clock in after the sun goes down.13 Feb 07:44 AM
New Zealand'A line of fire': Owner of destroyed house recalls horrorThe owner of the house destroyed in the Nelson blaze describes watching the fire approach.12 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandCivil Defence gives latest on Nelson firesFighting the blaze will take weeks, if not months, fire chief warns today.12 Feb 02:52 AM
New ZealandNelson fire evacuees camp out with their sheepThe sheep 'look like they've been quite badly smoked', say the family.11 Feb 11:15 PM
New ZealandHot, dry, weather looks set to continue: Temperatures reach 30CIt's currently 24C in the Wakefield area, where firefighters continue to battle the fire.11 Feb 08:08 PM
New ZealandThe heat is on - again! Hot week forecast for many KiwisHunua in Auckland forecast to swelter in region's hottest day of the year.11 Feb 04:00 PM
EditorialEditorial: Fire has been well foughtOne of New Zealand's largest forest fires appears to have been well fought.11 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe night the Penguin sankCaptain disciplined over wreck of the Penguin in which more than 70 lives were lost.11 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandNelson fires could still be burning in MarchWakefield evacuees could return home tonight, dew and high humidity helping firefighters.10 Feb 11:10 PM
New ZealandNelson councillor details harrowing reality of horror blaze"It's no exaggeration to say that today Nelson felt like it was under attack."10 Feb 09:02 PM
New ZealandTasman fires live: 'The risk remains high'Prohibited activities include those where metal meets stone and that can generate sparks.10 Feb 08:00 AM
New ZealandTasman fires: 'Our home is not far away from the fire. Everybody's worried'Terry Coleman isn't sure if he'll have a home to go back to.10 Feb 02:36 AM
New ZealandCommunity rallies to help fire evacueesLoo roll in the changing room, cornflakes in the bar:The clubroom-turned-free supermarket.10 Feb 02:16 AM
