Latest from Blenheim

AA: Safer roads, cars will reduce toll

Roads and vehicles must be "more forgiving" to curb a road toll which averages more than one death a day, the AA says. Figures released by the Ministry of Transport today show 371 people died on the roads over the past year.

Weather and earthquake-related claims flood in

Christchurch's Boxing Day aftershocks and the recent wet weather have seen more than 1000 claims lodged with the Earthquake Commission.

Campers flee flood-engulfed camp

Campers fled on foot in darkness at the Pelorus Bridge Camp today as a flood with enough power to lift caravans hit the idyllic holiday spot, 59km northwest of Blenheim.

Two railroad crossing collisions in South Island

Crushed in body, but not spirit

She's lucky to be alive, but 12-year-old Jacqueline Wyatt will have to learn to walk again.

Olivia still alive, claimed man

WikiLeaks cable: A bio of new PM Jenny Shipley

Remand for alleged beating after faeces incident

Bouncer on trial over nightclub death

Help pours in as girl, 12, fights for her life

Injured schoolgirl's parents reassure distraught driver

The family of a schoolgirl fighting for her life after falling under a truck has told the distraught driver not to 'beat himself up'.

U-turn cop loses moped case

An ex-policeman convicted over an accident which seriously injured two motorcyclists has been found guilty of driving a moped while disqualified.

Schoolgirl, 12, in serious condition after bike crash

North Island's Napier first to hit 30 degrees

Arrests in alleged Kaikoura mob attack

Father-son Bond broken

The father of cricket great Shane Bond has revealed the cause of a bitter family feud.