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Judge orders building company to reveal documents in a dispute over cost to build home
Building company ordered to say if documents exist, and if so, to hand them over.
Man on a mission for cheesecake gets caught drink driving again
His second trip ended when he crashed his car into a bank and was flown to hospital.
Woman who drove drunk, kicked police officer walks from court with clean slate
A mix of shock, upset and alcohol was behind her impulsive decision to drive home.
'Something needs to be done to re-programme you': 'Danger to women' back behind bars
Three women have protection orders out against the 22-year-old.
Squatter found with drugs, a shotgun and ammunition in remote mountain valley home
The squatter 'pestered friend' for the gun in order to shoot goats, he said.
Smashed over the head with pot plant for cigarette
Backpacker lost two teeth and suffered a broken eye socket in the violent attack.
Cyclone Gabrielle: $2b kiwifruit industry right in path of storm
Fruit quality woes could intensify as Cyclone Gabrielle hits premium growing regions.
Listen to us: Union seeks court's help in forcing management to listen
It's the first time a union has been found in breach of good faith bargaining.
Documents allegedly held by builder may hold clues to cost blowout on new home
Couple take builder to court to release documents they claim would prove they were misled.
Ship to shore: Marine companies fined for failing to report ship welder's burns
Companies can pay dearly for failing to tell Maritime NZ of worker burned while welding.
Cyclone Gabrielle: 10 of the worst tropical cyclones to hit NZ
Ex-tropical cyclones have wrought havoc in NZ. Here's 10 of the worst.
Shopping errand for wife ends in tragedy: Cyclist dies after driver opened car door
Man sentenced over death of cyclist vows to improve safety for cyclists and drivers.
Payout: Couple awarded $270k after council wrongly sign off on pool
The pool, the centrepiece of the award-winning home, was found to be uncompliant.
‘Brings tears to my eyes’: Family consider selling after $2600 monthly interest rate rise
Rising inflation is likely to bring even more pain to young home owners.
Tasman crews busy with rural blaze, chemical building fire
Fire and Emergency have told Nelson residents to avoid Elm St during decontamination.
Constable knocked out by brothers flouting alcohol ban
'People who come here having attacked a police officer can expect no leniency': Judge
Shoplifter with preference for chips, dip and cider said he did it ‘to survive’
Shoplifter with refined tastes will have to get used to prison food this year.
'You stupid moron': Engineer punches pilot in head in cockpit; that was only the start of the saga
It took the victim complaining to the CAA before attacker ended up in court.
'How is that honouring him?': 181-year-old spelling mistake causing a stir
Nelson residents push for a street's name change to more accurately honour Māori chief.
Mixed interest as Harry's book goes on sale in NZ
There's a mixed reaction to the Duke of Sussex's new book in Aotearoa.
'It has taken everything': East Coast couple's home inundated by silt, storm debris
In an hour, Linda Gough saw her Tolaga Bay property covered in storm debris and water.
How TV series Suits helped one Kiwi mum win her own legal battle
Watching TV helped Gillian Bearman get a few tips in fighting her own court case.
One person seriously injured after alleged stabbing in Motueka, man in police custody
The alleged stabbing happened in Rowling Loop, Lower Moutere about 4 this afternoon.
Tourism Minister Stuart Nash on NZ’s best beaches - and his ultimate summer pick
From the East Coast to the top of the South, Nash says we're spoiled for choice.
Police searching for missing Nelson woman
Nicole Hunter has been missing from the Stoke area since Tuesday.
Lincoln man leaves $333k winning Lotto ticket in pocket while water blasting
Canterbury couple have won $333,333 after buying a Triple Dip Lotto ticket.
Child sex offender jailed for nearly 15 years, continues to deny the crimes
Jury took less than an hour to convict man on 24 charges related to child sex offending.
Liquor store worker stole from his boss 98 times, but future employers will never know
'He was a calculated and systematic thief who stole from us over a number of months'
Back-stabber: 'Cowardly attack’ on woman sees her rushed to hospital
'It was a cowardly stab to the back, and she never saw it coming' - Judge.
Weather: What happened to summer? More heavy rain, storms in chaotic forecast
It's a mixed bag of weather over the next few days.
10 days out from Xmas, what might Santa deliver?
Meteorologist says a break in the unsettled weather could be on the cards for Christmas.
Controversial lawyer Sue Grey requesting transcript of ‘virtual riot’ in court, tells of sitting in ‘very cold’ cell
Sue Grey was in a police cell after a judge removed her from the Nelson District Court.
'Virtual riot': Judge slams lawyer Sue Grey, orders investigation
Grey was placed under the custody of the court by a Nelson judge this morning.