Photos: Flooding causes damage and disruption in Nelson, Northland

Mostly clear skies set stage for total lunar eclipse

A total lunar eclipse is set to take place tomorrow morning, the first of two rare astronomical events happening this month in New Zealand.

Weather strands Air NZ passengers in Wellington

"The cabin was very quiet as the plane came in to land, and then many people clapped and cheered," a passenger said, describing the landing in Wellington.

'Devil incarnate' shocks crowd at Nelson candidates event

Rubber chickens, water pistols, a golden cyclist, and a cover of “What’s Up?” by 4 Non Blondes – Nelson's ‘Not Your Normal Candidates’ Meeting’ lived up to its name once again.

Sealord proposes closing Nelson coated-fish factory

Its closure would lead to the disestablishment of 79 permanent roles.