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Fatherhood not enough to stop fisherman drink driving, despite final warning
Judge: 'You have recently served a sentence of home detention and it did not deter you.'
Forklift driver killed in Port Nelson accident was 'one of a kind' speedway member
Ian Musgrove was farewelled by his community on October 8.
Lawyer Sue Grey tearful at tribunal: 'I didn’t mean to breach name suppression'
It is alleged lawyer revealed the name of a child who had suppression in two interviews.
Tourist attacked by naked nihilist in 'ferocious' campground rampage
The victim was dragged from her bike and suffered severe injuries.
Air New Zealand flight diverts midair, makes emergency landing in Nelson
The air conditioning on the plane had a fault, forcing the crew to divert.
Drunk driver walked away from crash scene while cousin lay trapped under van
The judge dealt with the RSE worker 'expediently' to avoid any burden on the NZ taxpayer.
Why Four Square is finally apologising to Kiwi feminist after 55 years
Joss Shawyer resisted forced adoption and supported other single mothers to do the same
Screwed up notes and shredded paper: The clues that lead a counterfeit cash op being busted
Now a judge has described one of the women involved as a menace to the community.
Californian artist brings the moa back from extinction
The exhibition is a tribute to those who have been loved and lost.
Watch: Massive plumes of smoke fill sky as fire crews battle large Nelson fire
Crews arrived at the blaze in the Nelson suburb of Richmond around 6pm.
UN sends please-explain to NZ Govt over alleged Māori human rights breaches
The letter asks about alleged breach of human rights of Māori.
I bargained with God to save my daughter after sexual assault
Victim's mum told judge who was sentencing Kurt Balemi that he was a 'danger to society'.
Hazard mapping has ‘chilling effect’ on property market
Residents say proposed controversial maps 'essentially rendered our property uninsurable'.
'It won’t happen again': Fishermen caught breaking dolphin-friendly rules
The judge noted their money struggles but stressed the seriousness of fishing offences.
'I don't like it at all': Prison wake-up call for teen who stabbed woman outside pub
'I want you to reach 21 and live a good, pro-social life,' the judge told him.
'He reminds me so much of me': The NZ sports star who is coaching his son
'We have our moments,' says the father-coach of a rising young star.
Cannabis grower told police it was a shame he was caught as plants were "nearly ready"
Police found the plants after seeing light coming from an area with no obvious entrance.
A life shaped by crime: Desensitised burglar back behind bars
Judge says Edward Davis' remorse and regret 'may be aligned with apprehension'.
Logging truck crash leaves one dead west of Nelson
The road is expected to remain closed for some time.
The next Wahs generation: NRL scouts swarm NZ high schools competition
After years of ignoring South Island talent, the Warriors are looking south for new stars.