Latest from Nelson

‘Most fundamental’ change: LGNZ urges end to postal voting

Local leaders want postal voting replaced with voting booths for future elections.

Super Rugby team lists: Changes aplenty ahead of round five clashes

All the ins and outs ahead of the fifth round of the Super Rugby Pacific season.

Killer Beez secretary wants to swap life of crime for jewellery making

$35,000 cash and two Harley-Davidsons were seized from Stenton Wilde's home.

Chris Rattue: The main positive from Black Caps' final defeat

OPINION: New Zealand continues to win kudos around the cricket world.

When is it time to stop financially supporting your children?

Lynda Moore emphasises discussing finances as living costs rise and NZ's population ages.

‘We are ready’: Te Matatini hosts respond to infrastructure concerns

Concerns over infrastructure have been addressed in a decade of planning.

‘Tragic irony’: Ex prison officer who worked in sex offenders unit convicted of child rape

Shane Clayden was a custodial officer in a sexual offenders unit. Now he's an inmate.

‘Love lost in violence’: Woman speaks of fear and betrayal after being raped by partner

'He wanted sex so took it anyway. In that sense, there was particular cruelty.'

Drought declared in key NZ farming regions, Govt offers support

The government is providing $100,000 to support affected farmers.

Mother-daughter showdown set for NZ Manu championship final

Defending champion Fa’atupuinati Berking will compete against her mother, Honani.

Stranded: No timeline for Bluebridge ferry’s mechanical fix

'There's a lot of people sitting at the equestrian park in Blenheim, scrambling.'

Man denies murdering Nelson police officer Lyn Fleming

In court this morning, man admits driving charges.

Gregor Paul: The truth behind NZ Rugby’s unstoppable coaching exodus

OPINION: NZ Rugby can't seem to keep the conductors.

The growing number of ‘sovereign citizens’ clogging up courts

A man in Dunedin argued a judge lacked jurisdiction over his theft case.

‘Hole the size of a door’: Tenant leaves behind rubbish and plenty of damage

The landlord could not claim insurance for the 12 worst holes.

‘Hugely traumatising’: Nurse stole $59k from vulnerable rest home volunteer

Tracy Peterson said she was 'deeply remorseful' but disagreed the man did not know.

Tenant trashed property, leaving ‘mountain of rubbish’ and $30k in repairs

The landlord says it took four people four days to clear the rubbish from the property.

Neighbours recall ‘large boom’ as Christchurch house fire erupts

Five fire crews responded to the blaze at Clotilda Place, Bishopdale.