New ZealandWeekend blitzes keep police busyMore than 1000 infringements were recorded by police during a blitz on drink driving over Easter at the top of the South Island.26 Apr 04:14 AM
New ZealandMany attend rainy Anzac Day servicesTens of thousands of New Zealanders turned out at dawn services across the country.24 Apr 11:16 PM
TravelMarlborough: Grape escapeCycling through Marlborough is picturesque, says Maria Slade, especially when there's wine at the end of the road.18 Apr 12:00 AM
OpinionGeoff Thomas: Sounds like plenty of funThe key to groper fishing is to hit the spot at slack tide so the boat doesn't drift off it.16 Apr 05:30 PM
TravelMarlborough: Cob cottage a perfect picture of the pastAn historic home gives a feel for Marlborough's past, says Don Donovan.14 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandMicrolight pilot's body recovered from wreckageFormer Olympic yachtsman Geoff Smale's body has been recovered from Mount Duppa.11 Apr 08:02 AM
New ZealandFamily devastated at Smale's deathThe wreckage of former Olympian Geoff Smale's microlight was found on Mount Duppa in the Bryant Range.11 Apr 04:14 AM
New ZealandWoman crashed car while brushing her teethA teacher who crashed her car while brushing her teeth told police she had lost concentration.05 Apr 02:48 AM
LifestyleWine: The vintner's luckSome of our most experienced wine entrepreneurs are among New Zealand's richest people.12 Mar 04:30 PM
LifestyleWine: Bottles speak for selvesWhen wanting to impress visiting overseas wine buffs, I have trusty favourites that I pluck from the cellar and open with a good deal of confidence.02 Mar 04:00 PM
LifestyleWine: A year of gorgeous dropsWine writer John Hawkesby takes a look back over a year of sipping to come up with his 12 best bottles.24 Feb 09:00 PM
LifestyleWine: Weathering the bad timesRecent wild growing conditions are posing challenges for winemakers across the globe.17 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandPlane in crash landing 'robust'The manufacturer of a plane forced to crash land without its nose wheel in Blenheim has defended its safety record.09 Feb 08:58 PM
New ZealandEmergency landing at Blenheim AirportA plane carrying 44 people has safely made an emergency landing at Blenheim Airport, despite a nose wheel failure.09 Feb 03:02 AM
New ZealandHome detention a 'mockery' victim's family saysA sentence of home detention for a bar owner who killed a patron is a "mockery" to the family, the victim's father says.08 Feb 11:25 PM
LifestyleGood Taste: Pinot movementThe New Zealand pinot noir movement is gathering pace and the great and good of the wine world jetted in from Singapore, Stockholm and San Francisco last week to experience Central Otago's take on the grape.06 Feb 04:30 PM
LifestyleWine: Ticking the right boxesNew Zealand wines of genuine distinction and world class status are not legion, but they do exist. Some tick some of the boxes some of the time. A few seem to get it dead right most of the time.01 Feb 09:00 PM
LifestyleWinemakers daring to be differentGetting experimental in our vineyards is a risky business, but one that has paid off in the past for our winemakers.01 Feb 09:00 PM
LifestyleGood Taste: Drink to Chinese New YearDust your bunny ears down, the Year of the Rabbit is upon us.30 Jan 04:30 PM
