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Wet week ahead for most of New Zealand
Today's the day to get the washing on the line - the rest of the week will be rainy.

Truck crash scatters battery acid on highway
The parked truck had been carrying batteries and acid, which had spilled over the road.

Four arrests following search warrants in Nelson
Eight search warrants were conducted throughout the Nelson area today.

Cliff jump victim who landed on rocks 10m below told she would never walk again
Teen was at a popular Nelson swimming hole when she decided to jump into the river.

Scribe to spend two months in rehab after pub bail breach
Rapper Scribe reportedly arrested for alleged bail breach in South Island.

Fishing lodge pulls pin on Robinson R44s after fatal crash
Felix Bernstein says his customers will no longer be chartered in Robinson R44's.

Beanie-making social enterprise takes off
About 150 people are queuing to join a "sell one, give one" beanie-knitting enterprise.

Haven on earth: Breathtaking luxury lodge on market
Built on the northwest tip of the South Island, it is surrounded by coast and native bush.

Flood watch as king tides meet big swells
Roads could be affected a low pressure system brings wind and rain to the North Island.

Holidaying Kiwi couple told they are too old to drive
Holidaying Kiwi couple told they are too old, warn others planning trips.

Parental alienation a headache for Family Court
Judges should be able to order a parent to get a psychological test, a lawyer says.

Tryson Thompson, 13, found safe and sound
Police did have concerns for the 13-year-old's safety in the cold conditions.

Editorial: When freedom to take a photo over-steps the bounds
When taking photos in public places enters the grey zone.

Conviction quashed for man who photographed beach teens
A man convicted of taking photos of teens in togs with a zoom lens has won his appeal.

'Like a Benny Hill episode': Nelson thieves' genius ploy to evade detection
'The funniest thing I've ever seen': Viewers see funny side of cheeky thieves' behaviour.

Cavers stay overnight with injured companion
Cavers rescued after night underground were students.

Winz double killer quizzed over Kirsty Bentley murder
Police say Tully's alibi appears to stack up.

Winz double killer quizzed over Kirsty Bentley murder
Police say Tully's alibi appears to stack up.

Footage reveals stunning clarity of famous NZ springs
Footage has revealed the spectacular clarity of one of NZ's largest freshwater springs.

Tourist accused of hotel murder named
Name suppression has been lifted for the man accused of murdering a woman in Nelson.

South Island measles outbreak: 15 now infected
"Highly contagious" measles spreading through the South Island.

Baby born by C-section after crash died days later: 'He was so perfect'
Mother says she's grateful for five short days with her son.

What to expect this weekend: Heavy rain on its way
We'll be spared worst of the extreme winds causing havoc in Australia, but it'll be wet.

Driver named after crash caused death of baby
Woman injured in crash had to have emergency C-section but baby died five days later.

Baby dies after Nelson crash
he crash happened on April 30 and the baby was born via an emergency C-section.

Teen mum says school helped transform her life
Teen mum says supportive house at school helped transform her life.

Home-birth baby arrives as thieves steal mum's car
Car stolen from woman's house as she gives birth inside