Apart from being home to New Zealand's entire hop production, the Nelson region is also home to a dazzling group of breweries and craft beer bars.

A woman in her 40s was hit and killed by a train in Christchurch this morning.

A man who severed two fingers while splitting wood was just one of four incidents the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter attended yesterday

As John Key wraps up an important Burma visit, he talks to Herald Political Editor Audrey Young about what he's learned and seen.

Two men turned up to a Nelson man's farm demanding $140,000 after being ordered by a prison inmate to get back money he had buried in the rural backyard.

The Department of Conservation has confirmed that the decision has been made to euthanise the remaining 16 whales who became stranded at Farewell Spit.

Police are appealing a High Court decision to throw out charges against 21 gang members after police tried to falsely prosecute an undercover officer.

Police say they still have the trust and confidence of the public despite blows to their reputation over cases like the undercover operation against the Red Devils gang.

The police will "reassess" aspects of their undercover operation against the Red Devils gang, but still face calls for a shake-up of the organised-crime-fighting unit.

After a hard day's hike, there's nothing better than a gourmet meal.

Rika Milne shares the Abel Tasman Coast Track with a fascinating array of other walkers.

A Nelson man has died on board a fishing vessel travelling to Nelson from Mauritius. He'd been reported dead by the captain on Sunday.