New ZealandFamily 'proud' of attempted rescuerDarryl Rolton wouldn't hesitate to help a mate in trouble. That instinctive nature cost the Christchurch man his life on Saturday when he leapt 11 metres off the Maruia Falls.05 Feb 05:53 AM
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
New ZealandYoung girl may have panicked on bikeA 5-year-old girl killed when the motorbike she was riding hit a fence may have panicked while on the machine, a coroner says.22 Jan 01:39 AM
New ZealandAllergic man swallows beeA holidaymaker suffered a severe allergic reaction after he accidentally swallowed a bee while riding a bike in Coromandel this morning.26 Dec 05:15 AM
New ZealandNelson man charged after spade attackA Nelson man has been arrested and charged with hitting another man over the head with a spade.23 Dec 07:46 PM
New ZealandHusband fought to keep car on roadThe husband of a woman who died when their car plunged into a creek fought to control the car as she became unresponsive at the wheel moments before the fatal crash.11 Dec 10:39 PM
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 ZealandBetween a rock and cab spaceA truck driver was trapped in his cab for more than an hour after crashing into a rock wall north of Nelson overnight.18 Nov 05:48 PM
New ZealandStolen car narrowly misses Nelson home before crashA sleeping household had a lucky escape when a stolen car nearly ploughed into their Nelson bedroom.13 Oct 11:08 PM
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
New ZealandPolice investigate suspicious fire at a Nelson pubPolice are investigating a suspicious fire at a Nelson pub over the weekend - the second blaze to hit the establishment in less than a year.26 Aug 10:54 PM
New ZealandMan charged with bashing cop namedName suppression for a man charged with the daylight bashing of a long-serving Nelson police officer has lapsed.20 Aug 11:40 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 ZealandViolence a 'worrying trend'The daylight bashing of a long-serving Nelson police officer is another example of a "worrying trend" of increased violence towards officers, the Police Association says.31 Jul 07:22 AM
New ZealandLotto ban for selling legal highsA Nelson dairy has been suspended from selling Lotto products after allegedly being caught selling legal high products.16 Jul 10:36 PM
New ZealandRescue of drowning familyFour bystanders plunged into a freezing creek to rescue a family trapped in a submerged car.13 Jul 05:30 PM
