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
Lifestyle<i>Bouterey's</i>, RichmondHave you noticed that Americans call a main course an entrée? (They probably say that we call an entrée a main course, but never mind that for a moment.)14 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandExplosives seized in gang raidsPolice infiltrated the highest levels of the Hells Angels motorcycle gang in an undercover operation that culminated in mass raids, nearly 30 arrests and the seizure of weapons and explosives today.11 Mar 03:27 AM
New ZealandGang HQ bulldozed in mass police raidsAn undercover operation dubbed one of the "deepest gang infiltrations" in New Zealand police history has seen 15 arrests and 20 properties raided.10 Mar 11:26 PM
Super RugbyRugby: A quest for triumph in adversityFor years, the spirit of the Crusaders has been unbreakable.05 Mar 04:30 PM
Super RugbyCrusaders' win lifts spirits in earthquake-ravaged cityFor 80 minutes last night, Crusaders fans tried to put the agony and tragedy to the back of their minds.04 Mar 05:57 PM
New ZealandDHB head invokes Katrina to defend evacuating elderlyCanterbury DHB chief executive David Meates has invoked memories of Hurricane Katrina to justify evacuating hundreds of elderly out of the Christchurch in the wake of last week's earthquake.02 Mar 02:30 AM
New ZealandChristchurch earthquake: Elderly moved without family knowingMore than 300 elderly people have been moved from quake-damaged residential care centres in Christchurch, some without the knowledge of their families, Canterbury District Health Board (DHB) has admitted.01 Mar 11:23 PM
New Zealand"Hundreds" flock to Nelson region following quakeAuthorities in Nelson are working hard to accommodate fleeing Christchurch residents.27 Feb 05:05 AM
New ZealandCop runs over boy, dad hits outAn Anglican minister is questioning police inaction against one of their own after his son was severely injured by a 4WD driven by an off-duty officer.21 Feb 04:30 PM
New Zealand'For five days I didn't eat' , says exhausted tramperThe lost English tourist spotted by a helicopter last night in the Kahurangi National Park says he can't describe the relief he felt when he was found.15 Feb 11:34 PM
New ZealandUK tramper had become disorientatedThe English tourist found last night in the Kahurangi National Park had become disoriented and confused the route he was on for another.15 Feb 08:20 PM
New ZealandSearch for missing English tramper near NelsonA large search is underway for a missing 30-year-old English tourist, tramping in Kahurangi National Park west of Nelson.14 Feb 03:10 AM
