Photos: Long road to recovery begins in flood-ravaged Nelson

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.

Mayors fume over Carter Holt Harvey snub, sawmill workers 'broken'

More than 140 people will lose their jobs after the Eves Valley sawmill was confirmed to be shutting down.