Latest from Nelson

'Excessive speed': Man doing 142km/h with kids in car disqualified

He drove into the path of an oncoming truck at speed, to get past the car in front.

Cut above: Defence lawyer axes opponents in and out of courtroom

Defence lawyer Emma Riddell takes axe to competition in heritage sport of woodchopping

Gangs of Nelson: On the streets at 8, gang member back behind bars for shooting

Black Power member who shot at Killer Beez, blinding member in one eye sent back to jail.

The Ex-Files: How easy is moving town when you're divorced with children?

A move from Auckland to Nelson appeals, but could get very complicated.

Teen car thief told police 'I can do what I like', court hears

The offending occurred over two nights in January while the 18-year-old was on bail.

Real estate agent tried to wrench engagement ring off former partner, telling her he no longer wanted to marry her

Victim tells court her former partner's 'perfect public image' made her 'feel sick'.

'Financial pickle': Wife spends $5662 on husband's work fuel card

Wife used her husband's company fuel card to buy petrol after debts began piling up.

'Very annoying': Travellers still dealing with ferry cancellations

Frustrated people trying to cross Cook Strait still dealing with cancellations, delays.

Clean record ends for 73-year-old handed first conviction after three wines

She and her husband had been at the local social club for the night.

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.