New ZealandHeavy snow and rain on the wayNine tourists have been stranded by floodwaters on State Highway 1 north of Oamaru after failing to observe warning signs earlier today.27 May 07:33 AM
New ZealandKiwis urged to brace for weather bombHeavy rain and gales are expected to lash the main islands from tonight, with the MetService warning of one of the "bigger weather events" for some time.23 May 08:00 AM
TravelNelson: Beacon daysLiz Light explores Nelson's Boulder Bank, visiting the lighthouse and experiencing its natural beauty and local wildlife.17 May 01:00 AM
New ZealandFamilies evacuated after flooding in NelsonHeavy rainfall has left families isolated in the Tapawera area, south-west of Nelson, with 20 households evacuated so far.16 May 06:20 AM
New ZealandNZ heading in the wrong direction - GoffLabour's leader launches an attack on next week's Govt budget, accusing it of creating an unfair NZ which is increasingly lagging behind Australia.12 May 03:23 AM
New ZealandHealth access case example of 'postcode lottery' - commissionerThe Health and Disability Commissioner has suggested that access to publicly-funded health services depends on where patients live.11 May 06:15 AM
New ZealandNeighbours praised for fighting blazeFire is the third attack on an early childhood centre in the Nelson region in a year.24 Apr 03:08 AM
New ZealandDouble murder charge over Hokitika deathsA man in his 40s has been charged with two counts of murder and will appear in the Greymouth District Court tomorrow.06 Apr 08:10 AM
New ZealandPolice name couple killed in camp ground shootingPolice name a couple who died in an apparent murder-suicide after shots were fired at a Nelson camping ground yesterday.06 Apr 03:36 AM
New ZealandTwo people dead in Nelson motor camp shootingA witness reported seeing an armed man enter a caravan before screams and shots were heard.05 Apr 06:30 AM
New ZealandWoman dies as driver flees policeBlenheim police say a suspected drunk driver who killed another motorist after crashing last night was not being chased.20 Mar 05:20 AM
New ZealandTsunami fears over as alert downgradedThe official warning over a tsunami that threatened the entire east coast of New Zealand today has been downgraded to an advisory, but there is still a threat from ocean surges.28 Feb 06:38 AM
