New ZealandMental health worker stabbed, beaten by patientAn inquiry has been launched after a mental health worker was stabbed, kicked and had boiling water thrown over her by a patient.05 Jan 06:23 AM
New ZealandWild weather to hit southern, central partsA vigorous front which has hammered the lower South Island with high winds and rain will attack central parts of the country today.01 Jan 10:30 PM
New ZealandNelson, Coromandel take 'worst-behaved' awardsNelson and the Coromandel proved to be the nation's black spots when it came to the nation's New Year celebrations last night.31 Dec 11:30 PM
New ZealandQuiet night for New Year celebrationsRevellers celebrating New Year and the start of a new decade in New Zealand behaved themselves last night.31 Dec 06:20 PM
New ZealandNorth Island set for soakingParts of the North Island are set for a soaking today, with up to 140mms of rain expected to fall in some areas.30 Nov 08:45 PM
New ZealandNelson fire could take week to extinguishA large scrub fire south of Nelson has been contained but may take a week to fully extinguish.26 Nov 08:22 PM
New ZealandDinosaur footprints found in Nelson (+video)70 million-year-old prints are the first dinosaur footprints recognised in New Zealand and the first evidence of dinosaurs in the South Island.07 Nov 12:07 AM
New ZealandNZ's six best chip shops namedStore north of Auckland takes the title in this year's competition.29 Oct 09:43 PM
New ZealandAnti-Nazi cabbie denied compoA Nelson cabbie has been denied compensation after being stood down for refusing to wear a uniform that reminded him of a childhood spent under Nazi occupation.09 Oct 03:00 PM
New ZealandCop who peppersprayed cyclist to face trialA policeman accused of pepperspraying a cyclist who was not wearing a helmet and ramming him with his police car will stand trial.09 Oct 01:10 AM
New ZealandDaylight savings tonight – switch clocks forwardNZers urged to be safe in the sun as clocks go forward an hour at 2am - to become 3am - tomorrow morning.26 Sep 02:36 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain, snow lash North IslandA severe weather warning is issued for the lower North Island while police warn of surface flooding in Auckland.24 Sep 07:11 AM