New ZealandWest Coast cleans up after stormA mad scramble is underway on the West Coast after the unprecedented windstorm that cut a trail of damage over 400km from Karamea to Fox Glacier.22 Apr 09:36 PM
New ZealandNZ's most religious regions (+ graphic)New Zealand's most religious regions have been revealed in the latest Census data. Click here for an interactive graphic looking at the various districts.04 Feb 01:37 AM
New ZealandWaterfall injury: Kayakers praisedKayakers who rescued a man who fell over a waterfall near Nelson Lakes National Park today have been praised by police for their bravery.29 Jan 05:49 AM
TravelSouth Island: On the track to enlightenmentGeoff Cumming finds he has plenty of time to think on one of New Zealand's Great Walks.28 Jan 02:00 AM
New ZealandTramper airlifted from rangesA man in his 60s was airlifted this morning by the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter after injuring his leg negotiating uneven terrain.27 Dec 11:06 PM
New ZealandAlpine searchers find bodyExpert alpine searchers have found a body in the Nelson Lakes National Park area while searching for missing British tramper Andrew Ian Wyatt.27 Dec 04:38 AM
New Zealand$100k man in state house wrong - SmithA captain of a fishing vessel in Nelson was making more than $100,000 a year and living in a state house, Housing Minister Nick Smith said last night.19 Nov 08:30 PM
New ZealandCourt: Red Devils' trials can proceedThe Court of Appeal overturns a stay of criminal charges against Red Devils' gang members, ordered after revelations of police misconduct.14 Oct 09:35 PM
New ZealandElderly firebug jailed for seven yearsAn elderly firebug has been jailed for more than seven years today after lighting a series of forest fires south of Nelson.30 Sep 02:36 AM
New ZealandBoy in critical condition after being hit by school busA 7-year-old Nelson boy is in a critical condition after being hit by a school bus he walked in front of this morning, police say.12 Sep 12:34 AM
New ZealandNewspapers burn in truck fireA truck laden with newspapers ignited in a dramatic fire in Canterbury early this morning.31 Aug 09:56 PM
TravelNelson: Tasman's treasureCatherine Smith jumped at the chance to bike and hike her way through Nelson's stunning landscape.20 Aug 11:00 PM
New ZealandTwo women shocked by motorbike flasherA man on a motorbike indecently exposed himself to two women cyclists in Nelson yesterday.15 Aug 01:47 AM
New ZealandHorse rider's leg impaled on stickA 23-year-old Israeli woman had to be airlifted out of a forest area in the Nelson region today after her leg became impaled on a stick while horse riding.19 Jul 06:04 AM
New Zealand1 dead, 2 injured in Nelson crashA woman has died and two others injured when the car they were in submerged in Saltwater Creek in Nelson.13 Jul 01:20 AM
New ZealandSpaghetti blamed for fatal crashA German driver was getting ready to eat spaghetti at the wheel when his stationwagon crashed head-on with a ute, killing him and a fellow tourist, an inquest has found.19 Jun 04:01 AM
New ZealandSpeeding teens clocked at 179km/hThree teenagers had their cars impounded and licences suspended after reaching speeds of nearly 180km/h while racing in Nelson.27 May 03:05 AM