A van with nine people inside smashed head-on into a refrigerated goods truck.

An infant is among the seven who died this morning on SH1 near Picton.

Koromiko resident said she heard two big bangs around 7.45am, followed by sirens.

The Covid case numbers update comes as a nurses' union warns of a chronic lack of staff.

Some families are being infected with Covid-19 for the third time.

With 41 weather warnings and watches across NZ, forecasters warn of a stormy night.

Tornadoes are possible and winds could damage trees and power lines, forecaster warns.

Worker compensated after boss places power tool near his buttocks.

Officers and local fire crews were called to the Pelorus River yesterday.

Controversial photo montage evidence to go under microscope.

Strong winds, heavy rain across NZ, and brace for a temperature drop down south on Friday.

The 56-year-old man is from Nelson.

Few weather worries for most, but rain warning issued for one part of the country.

Thirty-four of NZ's best going head-to-head at James Cameron's Seddon farm.

Recent data shows Nelson's coastline is subsiding at double the rate of sea-level rise.

Some snapper caught in current rules still not mature enough, researcher says.

Faded media personality gets community detention after latest drink driving incident.

Judge reprimands accused over 'pathetic' paperwork after telling her to be quiet.

Sibling who took his brothers to court says he didn't think he would lose.

Family ties unravelled by brothers' dispute over bach built by a labour of love.

There were 249 children on the Nelson Marlborough DHB's waitlist in February.

Whanau to share in land destined for son after couple failed to sign updated will.

People are advised to keep an eye out for cancellations.

GCSB director general Andrew Hampton said the deconstruction project has begun.

More than 350 people have now died with Covid-19 in New Zealand.

NZ King Salmon dumped almost 1300 tonnes of fish waste in landfill over last three months.

Daily case numbers reported by schools in Wellington are also up.

Two people were treated at the scene.

The 29-year-old is reportedly assisting officers with inquiries.