New ZealandTasman rivers expected to risePeople living near rivers and streams in the Tasman District should be prepared for a rapid rise in water levels overnight, with heavier falls forecast to continue, Civil Defence says.25 May 07:31 AM
New ZealandHamilton police help with Australian murder-suicideHamilton police are helping with an investigation into an Australian murder-suicide spree that left two Kiwis dead.18 May 03:38 AM
New ZealandGuilty verdict for prominent national figureA prominent national figure has been found guilty at the Nelson District Court today of indecently assaulting a teenage girl.06 May 03:43 AM
New ZealandJury still out in Nelson sex abuse caseAfter more than 10 hours of deliberation the jury in the trial of a former national figure accused of sexually assaulting a teenage girl has still not been able to reach verdicts.05 May 11:20 PM
New ZealandWeekend blitzes keep police busyMore than 1000 infringements were recorded by police during a blitz on drink driving over Easter at the top of the South Island.26 Apr 04:14 AM
New ZealandInjured tramper rescued from Kahurangi National ParkAn injured 30-year-old tramper has been flown to Nelson hospital after her husband tramped out of the Kahurangi National Park to get help.26 Apr 01:12 AM
New ZealandPolice appeal for information after stabbingNelson police are appealing for information after a man on crutches was repeatedly stabbed outside a police station.24 Apr 08:21 PM
New ZealandFather shot son, turned gun on self: policeA Nelson father critically injured his 37-year-old son when he shot him at close range at a family home in Tapawera before turning the gun on himself, police say.23 Apr 02:46 AM
New ZealandSurfer's hand punctured during shark wrestleA Nelson surfer suffered a deep puncture wound to his hand while wrestling a 2m shark during the weekend.18 Apr 04:10 AM
New ZealandHostess sex case pilot wins back jobAn Air Nelson pilot sacked for sleeping with a young flight attendant and drinking before a flight has won his job back.01 Apr 04:30 PM
New ZealandPilot sacked for sex with teen flight attendant gets job backA pilot has won his job back after being sacked for a late-night drinking spree during which he had sex with a 19-year-old flight attendant.01 Apr 03:06 AM
New ZealandWorld Cup venue shifts announcedThree of the five Rugby World Cup pool matches that were to have been held in Christchurch will remain in the South Island, it was announced this afternoon.30 Mar 02:05 AM