Sketchy evidence should have raised more warnings for murder trial jury, lawyer claims.

Temperatures are expected to soar 10C above average in some places today.

The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle suffered minor injuries.

A campaign has been launched to fill the roles.

The story behind popular 'The Legend of Marty Banks' page and what the creator is doing.

Emergency services were called to the incident on Fry St shortly after 1pm on Tuesday.

One person was flown to Nelson Hospital after receiving gunshot wounds.

Police are looking for a man last seen leaving in a vehicle in the vicinity of Fry St.

The man had been working on the house bus at his property.

The Remus ran aground on the South Island's southern west coast on Thursday.

Splendid summer is here.

It's good news if you like sunshine.

Country and Nelson both have strong squads for big match.

Andrew Martin died in the crash and his daughter and ex wife were badly injured.

'Boys get the priority', says McAuley High School principal Jan Waelen.

NZ's best beach finalists: Today, Kaiteriteri in Tasman and Matarangi in the Coromandel.

In Nelson, 'it feels as if the sun is on you, no matter where you go'.

History's on tap at these indispensable inns.

Take the plunge at these away-from-the-crowds locations.

Will you all live in a yellow submarine?

Motueka fruit growers say millions of dollars of fruit is ruined after the hailstorm.

The Bay of Plenty is the area at greatest risk of hail storms this afternoon.

City north of Wellington holding its breath through heavy rain after flooding yesterday.

Get the umbrellas out - rain is on the way.

There's snow on the way for some alpine passes as a cold front hits the South Island.

The young man was rescued after spending three nights in the open in rainy conditions.

Who are they? They include our first African, Latin American and Sri Lankan MPs.