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Nelson man found dead after ‘some time’ at home identified by police, cause of death a mystery
He was found at his home on Suffolk Rd in Stoke on Friday, January 10.
Fire destroys bach
A blaze has destroyed a bach on Nelson’s Boulder Bank. Video / Tim Cuff
Fire destroys bach on Nelson’s Boulder Bank
Several people reported the blaze just before 3pm.
No joy for 'G' cars at NZ champs
Gisborne's six finalists cop a beating as Hemingway clinches crown.
LA still on fire, Coromandel burning and the police continue investigations | NZ Herald News Update
Los Angeles is still under seige from flames as our own Coromandel begins to catch alight in the heat. The NZ Police are being kept very busy with investigations; and AI.
From legal battle to baby joy at 52: Couple who took on GJ Gardner can now move on
'The cloud's lifted. It's the first step in moving on', says Mark Chamberlain.
‘Unexplained’: Police investigating man’s death in Nelson
The man's body appeared to have been at an address "for some time", police said.
Name suppression extended for man charged with murder of Nelson policewoman
The 32-year-old is set to appear in the High Court at Nelson next month.
‘Ultimate sacrifice’: Slain cop Lyn Fleming to be farewelled with full police honours
The 'beloved' policewoman was killed in Nelson after being hit by a car on New Year's Day.
WorkSafe notified of Nelson policewoman's death
Funeral details are also being finalised for Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming.
Future stars of First XV rugby: Top 10 players to follow
Meet the group of schoolboy players who are poised to shine in the future.
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
Vigil held for slain policewoman as Kiwis are told to look out for eachother | NZ Herald News Update
Hundreds gathered for Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming’s vigil, whilst Kiwis are urged to look out for each other. Dame Tariana Turia will be held by iwi for one more day.
‘Irreplaceable’: Family of slain Nelson officer Lyn Fleming join police at community candlelight vigil
"The fact that we are not looking at two dead police officers is miraculous."
Man accused of murdering policewoman to keep name secret for seven days
The 32-year-old faces eight charges in relation to the New Year's Day incident.
Nelson policewoman death: Man charged with murder, in court today
The 32-year-old faces seven additional charges.
The NZ police officers killed in the line of duty
Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming was the 34th officer killed on duty.
Nelson cricket fans pay tribute to slain police officer
A moment's silence was held at the start of today's T20I at Saxton Oval.
'So devastated': Nelson police station flag at half-mast, floral tribute for officer killed
Lyn Fleming was killed in the incident in Nelson in the early hours of New Year's Day.
Tributes flow for ‘incredible police officer’ killed in Nelson car ramming, vigil planned
'This cuts deep and makes me feel numb and angry,' says colleague Constable Jamie White.
'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.
Frustrated staff lament ‘unbearable’ conditions at Nelson Hospital
One worker says the building is decrepit and falling down around them.
'It was gangsta': Drugged woman drove car through sleeping couple's home
She narrowly missed the sleeping elderly couple's bedroom and cannot pay for the damage.
'High risk': Judge's skepticism as gang member claims desire to change
Defence lawyer: 'He’s spent much of his life acting out and pretending to be tough'.
Councillors face abuse over Israel settlement boycott decision
Mayor Nick Smith condemned the ‘crude abuse’ and urged respectful community dialogue.
Off-grid living at Golden Bay farm
The farm grows, processes and sells beef, lamb and farm produce directly to the public.
Nelson schools evacuated after threats: Police set up cordons, say risk not genuine
Cops say an email 'of a concerning nature' was sent to several schools.
Why a judge rejected mental impairment claims in sex offender's sentencing
Victims seek apology; Judge says harm caused to children is 'extraordinary'.
'Such a load of s***': Mayor fumes at road speed limit hurdles
Mayor's swearing outburst sparked by unforeseen challenges in lowering speed limits
Air NZ reveals busiest travel day, most popular summer holiday spots
Which destinations are luring Kiwis the most this summer?
'I’ve never seen one that big': Judge shocked at cow's untreated cancer
Judge criticises owner for not seeking vet help; 'The cow suffered significant pain.'
Luxury estate couple taken to court for refusing to pay levies over unmowed lawn, weeds
The judge likened it to not paying rates because the potholes had not been fixed.