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'Cry for help': Man's confession exposes dark addiction
Judge Rielly: 'His confession was a cry for help, but doesn't excuse his actions.'
Nelson flooding: Workers use cars to block street from ‘idiot’ drivers creating waves
Nelson is bearing the brunt of heavy rain.
Teen left wheelchair-bound by rare condition after food poisoning battles ACC for cover
His family argued earlier treatment might have improved his condition.
Man denies murdering Nelson police officer Lyn Fleming
In court this morning, man admits driving charges.
15% seismic rating: Nelson courthouse closure sparks urgent relocation
Efforts are under way to find an alternative venue for court proceedings.
Who let the dogs out? Animals let loose from SPCA crates in night raid
A man broke into the Nelson SPCA twice and let dogs and cats out of their enclosures.
Elder’s 38-year battle for justice: Resolution sought within lifetime
The Crown is appealing a compensation ruling for customary landowners in the South Island.
The long road to safety: Rakaia’s fight against speed-limit hike
NZTA Waka Kotahi is reviewing Rakaia's speed limit after a community backlash.
‘Gratuitous and violent act’: Teen claims he slit stag’s throat to ‘end its suffering’
His mate deliberately struck the deer with a ute, an act that was posted to social media.
‘If you come in, this place will be gone’: Woman held hostage for 15 hours
Phillip Mant was furious with the outcome of an earlier court matter.
Pub pool game ends with man smashing opponent around the head with cue
He struck one victim with a cue four times and punched another outside the bar.
Prolific thief gives staff thumbs up as he lifts bottle of whisky, stuffs $189 of lamb in jacket
A judge has said Nelson needs a break from James Weir's antics.
‘A little bit of everything’: Long-weekend weather a mixed bag for Aucklanders
Heavy rainfall warnings have also been issued in the North and South Islands.
‘So many secrets': Ex-deputy principal jailed for sexual relationship with student
The offences occurred in the early 2000s when Iain Anderson was at Tapawera Area School.
‘Alarming’: Police staff investigated for prying on Lyn Fleming’s file
A probe is under way to determine the rationale for and legitimacy of each file check.
Supermarket ‘grab-and-run’: Woman fears shopping alone after carpark attack
George Sampson stole her bag then spent $1609 in an hour using one of her bank cards.
Flying fox 'snaps' at popular campground, person seriously injured
Worksafe has begun inquiries after a person was seriously injured on a flying fox.
Best Beach 2025: NZ’s top 10 family beaches – how to vote for the winner
The results are in for NZ's top 10 family beaches – vote for your favourite now.
'Help me': Ranger describes agonising search for missing tramper
With the weather deteriorating, DoC rangers had to pause their search until first light.
WorkSafe notified of Nelson policewoman's death
Funeral details are also being finalised for Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming.
The NZ police officers killed in the line of duty
Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming was the 34th officer killed on duty.
'Cherished mother, wife': Police officer dies after Nelson car ramming
Video of incident shows frenzied scene, officers restraining somebody as car speeds ahead.
Watch: Police car rammed, two officers critically injured
A member of the public was also seriously injured and taken to hospital.
Dad disabled car to stop son's 'illegal' driving, sparking costly repair dispute
The vehicle was damaged while later being towed and an $11k claim by the owner followed.
Frustrated staff lament ‘unbearable’ conditions at Nelson Hospital
One worker says the building is decrepit and falling down around them.
'Such a load of s***': Mayor fumes at road speed limit hurdles
Mayor's swearing outburst sparked by unforeseen challenges in lowering speed limits
Beat the Heat: Best swimming spots in each region
From Northland to Canterbury, here are the best spots to cool off in.