'Absolute carnage': Seven killed in family-trip tragedy were returning from funeral
Shaken locals reported hearing loud bangs and emergency services were called.
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Picton crash: Images reveal true horror of smash that killed seven
A van with nine people inside smashed head-on into a refrigerated goods truck.
'Carnage': Emergency responders' horror after seven dead in crash, including infant
An infant is among the seven who died this morning on SH1 near Picton.
'Absolutely tragic': Seven lives lost in 'blink of an eye' in crash near Picton
Koromiko resident said she heard two big bangs around 7.45am, followed by sirens.
11 deaths, 4404 new cases today amid nursing 'crisis' warning
The Covid case numbers update comes as a nurses' union warns of a chronic lack of staff.
Live: 16 deaths, 4869 new cases; border worker testing to be dropped
Some families are being infected with Covid-19 for the third time.
Tornados strike coastal town - 41 warnings as wild storm batters NZ
With 41 weather warnings and watches across NZ, forecasters warn of a stormy night.
Wild weather: Flooding threatens homes, 21,500 lightning strikes in 12 hours
Tornadoes are possible and winds could damage trees and power lines, forecaster warns.
Power tool placed near worker's buttocks 'unwanted sexual behaviour'
Worker compensated after boss places power tool near his buttocks.
Man dies after truck submerged in river in Marlborough
Officers and local fire crews were called to the Pelorus River yesterday.
Live: 5836 cases today, five virus-related deaths, 403 people in hospital
Ten patients are in intensive care today.
Black mould plagues Tasman Police HQ - prisoners driven to other centres
Road trips for prisoners to other centres after mould closes cells at Tasman Police HQ.
Scott Watson wins legal challenge to argue crucial evidence
Controversial photo montage evidence to go under microscope.
Icy blast hits NZ: 849 lightning strikes, flooding - and big swell, snow on the way
Strong winds, heavy rain across NZ, and brace for a temperature drop down south on Friday.
Man arrested after teens' photos posted to adult websites
The 56-year-old man is from Nelson.
Bye bye blue sky: Cloud rolls in after bluebird week
Few weather worries for most, but rain warning issued for one part of the country.
Seddon ready for National ploughing champs this weekend
Thirty-four of NZ's best going head-to-head at James Cameron's Seddon farm.
Alarm bells sound over Nelson library site after sea rise report
Recent data shows Nelson's coastline is subsiding at double the rate of sea-level rise.
Raise snapper size limit, save species, student says
Some snapper caught in current rules still not mature enough, researcher says.
Repeat drink-driver: High-profile entertainment star sentenced
Faded media personality gets community detention after latest drink driving incident.
Woman claimed 'innocence by nature of being a woman'; Judge wasn't impressed
Judge reprimands accused over 'pathetic' paperwork after telling her to be quiet.
Say cheers: Sauvignon Blanc Day celebrates the world's most popular grape
From pricey drops to Friday drinks, the ever-popular wine has a cult-like following.
'Incredible opportunity': Community warming to new Picton ferry terminal plans
A public session to learn more about the Picton ferry terminal upgrade was held this week.
Bedroom generation: New research reveals 'silent disengagement' of young Kiwis during Covid
Covid-19 may have worsened social isolation among some young Kiwis.
Family bach feud: 'I went through friggin' hell for years... I couldn't just walk away'
Sibling who took his brothers to court says he didn't think he would lose.
'Years of heartbreak': Family torn apart in dispute over holiday bach
Family ties unravelled by brothers' dispute over bach built by a labour of love.
One-year wait for kids seeking autism or ADHD diagnosis
There were 249 children on the Nelson Marlborough DHB's waitlist in February.
Unsigned will: Court rules sisters to share in land believed destined for brother only
Whanau to share in land destined for son after couple failed to sign updated will.
Vehicle sailing on Interislander, Bluebridge ferries full until May
People are advised to keep an eye out for cancellations.
Removal of 'obsolete' spy domes begins
GCSB director general Andrew Hampton said the deconstruction project has begun.
NZ's deadliest week: 23 new Covid deaths, 104 so far this week
More than 350 people have now died with Covid-19 in New Zealand.
Marlborough Sounds salmon dying after hot summer
NZ King Salmon dumped almost 1300 tonnes of fish waste in landfill over last three months.
Covid rates in South Island schools increase as peak passes Auckland
Daily case numbers reported by schools in Wellington are also up.