'He was really cold': Man describes rescue of pilot who ditched plane in Tasman Bay
They were looking for him for 10 minutes – then someone saw something bright in the water.
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Pilot winched from water after 'ditching' aircraft in sea off Nelson coast
It's understood a NZDF aircraft and multiple helicopters are involved.
Sparky's apology after tradie electrocuted 'too little, too late' for grieving partner
Builder Craig Johnston died after being electrocuted in 2020.
Judge criticises woman for doctoring bank statements used as evidence
The woman was trying to hide her true financial position during Family Court proceedings.
Aggressive driver who caused serious crash told police to 'f*** off' when asked for blood sample
The 'horrendously bad driver' later assaulted his partner and bit a police officer.
Sister's heartbreak: Woman pleads for leniency after brother abused her children
Man's lawyer: “He is a victim himself and is now an abuser,”
West Coast’s Fox Glacier Highway closed after crash
Initial reports stated there were serious injuries.
'Lecherous behaviour': Porn addiction leads to jail for farmer with child sex abuse videos
Matthew Harry Drummond is now behind bars for more than two years.
'It was the wind': Drunk truck driver's excuse for swerving all over the road
The driver, who stopped twice to urinate on the road, was nearly four times the limit.
Disqualified driver stole disabled woman's car after she dropped keys during bank appointment
On another occasion Rory Herk was clocked doing 173 km/h on a motorbike.
'Don’t wait': Kiwi couple share how they retired early to travel NZ
The forever-adventure took lots of planning but has been worth it, the Davidsons say.
Fatherhood not enough to stop fisherman drink driving, despite final warning
Judge: 'You have recently served a sentence of home detention and it did not deter you.'
Downpours to hit tomorrow as heavy rain expected throughout October
A weather system is set to douse New Zealand tomorrow, with more expected in October.
Watch: Massive plumes of smoke fill sky as fire crews battle large Nelson fire
Crews arrived at the blaze in the Nelson suburb of Richmond around 6pm.
Calls for bird-terrorising cats to be contained to owner’s property
Cats are creating havoc amongst bird populations, Forest and Bird says.
'It won’t happen again': Fishermen caught breaking dolphin-friendly rules
The judge noted their money struggles but stressed the seriousness of fishing offences.
'I don't like it at all': Prison wake-up call for teen who stabbed woman outside pub
'I want you to reach 21 and live a good, pro-social life,' the judge told him.
Cannabis grower told police it was a shame he was caught as plants were "nearly ready"
Police found the plants after seeing light coming from an area with no obvious entrance.
A life shaped by crime: Desensitised burglar back behind bars
Judge says Edward Davis' remorse and regret 'may be aligned with apprehension'.
Waimea Dam cost continues to inch up
The total cost has climbed to $207.5 million but more are still approaching.
Dog that attacked child still considered 'dangerous' after owner's appeal fails
Girl required 10 stitches after animal's bite lacerated her lip.
Cheeky social media jabs follow Tasman's historic Ranfurly Shield win
Tasman celebrate first Ranfurly Shield win as Hawke’s Bay face playful jabs.
Mako beat Magpies: Tasman end Hawke's Bay's Ranfurly Shield tenure
Hawke's Bay fell at their fifth defence of the Log o' Wood in 2024.
Hundreds of anglers busted fishing inside marine reserves
Official information reveals which areas around the country have become poaching hotspots.
Busted: Inquisitive cleaner finds fake money operation in motel room
'It's offending that undermines our currency and this is a serious example of it.'
Tasman planning Shield parade, a week before battling Hawke’s Bay
The Magpies and the Mako are set to clash in a Log o' Wood blockbuster.
Rain, wind, thunder: Feisty end to winter across country
Forecast wind 'concerning', Niwa says.
Drunken sailor crashed car while drinking '8 or 9' beers on drive home from sea
He understood the seriousness of what he’d done and how he’d placed other drivers at risk.
Villagers win fight against prominent wine grower over controversial alpine subdivision
'We would have been looking at Coronation Street which is not why we chose to be here.'
Rain, snow and wind to blast the country
Heavy rain, snowfall and strong wind warnings and watches are in place across the country.
Person dies in crash in Hope, Tasman District
The single-vehicle crash happened around 6.15pm on Wednesday.
Water dragon on the loose prompts biosecurity warning
There are fears that exotic pets could turn into New Zealand invaders if left unchecked.
Kiwi paddlers victorious in 'world's toughest race'
Sophie Hart and Nathan Fa’avae record the event's second-fastest completion time ever.
Heavy rain watches, 10m waves as 'weather bomb' looms
High waves are also expected near the centre of the rapidly deepening low.