US tramper rescued after being swept away in swollen river
The man alerted Texan authorities to his plight who then contacted NZ rescuers.
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Nelson's diverse marine and cuisine delights
An all-encompassing look at the diverse delights of the Nelson Tasman region.
Nelson fire: Person seriously injured after re-entering burning house
A person suffered serious burns in a house fire in Nelson last night.
CD Stags in the hunt - Ben Smith plays his part
The CD Stags are stalking the Firebirds for Plunket Shield glory.
Two motorcyclists die in Christchurch crash
Police are investigating the crash which fatally injured a cyclist in Horowhenua.
Motorcyclist dies after crash with car in Nelson
Police say the Serious Crash Unit will examine the crash scene this morning.
Sparking machinery ban in Tasman fire review guidelines
Nelson Fire was largest NZ wildfire in 72 years.
Cricket: Bruce back from injury
Ironically, Tom Bruce to returns from injury to cover for injury.
Jetstar passengers get to fly past Mt Taranaki twice
Passengers knew something was up when a pilot looked out of all the passenger windows.
Another day in the mid-latitudes: Warm for some, wet for others
As usual it's a mixed bag weather-wise, with heat for some, and rain for others.
A love triangle, voodoo doll and a 'contract killing': Inside the plot to murder Tracey-Anne Harris
They tried to make Tracey-Anne Harris' death look like an accident. It was murder.
Bus and car crash in Auckland injures one person
It's been a busy morning of crashes on the country's roads.
Ten people injured after van rolls south of Rotorua
Emergency services responding to serious crashes near Reporoa and south of Nelson.
Fine weather with a few showers expected this weekend
Fine weather and showers expected for much of the country this weekend.
Boat tragedy: 'I received the news no parent should ever receive'
Father's "heart dropped" when he found out his 6yo boy was missing in the water.
'Worst day of my life': Mum of 6yo who died in boating tragedy
Nekko Paul Haworth, 6, has been identified as the boy found dead at Havelock Marina.
Car crashes into South Island house
Police are rushing to the scene where car has crashed into house in Richmond.
One dead in smash involving three motorcycles
The road is expected to stay closed for some time.
Rai Valley crash victim named
The man who died in the Rai Valley crash was Christopher David Heads, aged 69.
Touring on two wheels: Nelson by bike
Adele Thurlow checks out some highlights of Nelson's best bike trails.
Holi-yay: Sunshine on way after bleak week
It's good weather news for most Kiwis, after a dire start to the school holidays.
Convicted murderer and 'Mr Asia' dealer admits fresh drug charge
Patrick Norton-Bennett was an associate of 'Mr Asia' syndicate boss Terry Clark.
Comment | Jetstar: So long, and thanks for all the cheap flights
Winston Aldworth says Jetstar's withdrawal from the regions will hit travellers' wallets
Six months missing: Jessica Boyce's family are waiting for answers
Jessica Boyce, 27, was last seen in Renwick, Marlborough, on Tuesday, March 19, 2019.
Person critically injured in car crash in Nelson
A person has been critically injured in a car crash in Nelson.
WHS eyes netball nationals
Whanganui High School make history by reaching the national championships in October.
No break from heavy rain and thunderstorms in the North
There is a heavy rain watch is in force for Coromandel and Bay of Plenty.
Early thunderstorm: Thousands of lightning flashes, bleak day ahead
A widespread burst of thunderstorms brought over 1300 lightning flashes within an hour.
Doctor keeps licence after covertly recording female colleagues
Dr Samuel Wilson disguised the USB camera on his car keys and door opener.
Cocaine smuggling case: Sailor nabbed after 3 years
Police were waiting for the Seatrade Red to arrive in the port to nab the Russian man.
Mind the gap: House-movers get into tight spot
'It was just a pretty skinny fit and it took a little bit of wriggling to get it through.'
Heartland Championship kicks off
First round of games honours memory of All Black and Heartland legend Sir Brian Lochore
Five injured in Nelson crash, one near Pukekohe
Five people have been injured - one critically - in a two-vehicle crash in Nelson.