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Latest Nelson-Tasman region news
‘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.
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.
'Tis the season to fly away for the holidays - is Qantas business class the way to go?
What it’s like to fly from Auckland to Brisbane in Qantas business class.
'Racism will not ruin our signs': Council condemns ongoing vandalism
Tasman Region reaffirms support for te reo after repeated vandalism of bilingual signs.
Pilot whales refloated in Tasman’s Golden Bay after 'heroic' rescue efforts
Surviving pilot whales were refloated after becoming stranded multiple times.
'Horrid rotten egg smell:' Authorities followed their noses to find black gunk seeping into streams
Three people complained of the black substance that smelled like rotten egg.
Four more pilot whales die after re-stranding in Golden Bay
This is the third time the whales have re-stranded in as many days.
Dozens of whales restrand in Golden Bay, despite refloating efforts
Project Jonah said they would welcome volunteer help.
Seven more whales dead after becoming re-stranded in Tasman
Six whales died and one was euthanised after being beached on Tasman's Golden Bay again.
Rescue effort under way at mass whale stranding in Tasman
Local medics working with the community and DoC rangers to refloat dozens of pilot whales.
Mongrel Mob Barbarians gathering in Nelson leads to 12 arrests and 180 infringements
Police undertook more than 2800 breath tests during the weekend.
‘She wants them back’: Cannabis grower pleads for police to return mum's pots
'My mother asked me to ask if I could get them back. She will get upset otherwise'.
Three arrested, 72 infringement notices issued in Nelson gang gathering
Police conducted approximately 1800 breath screening tests during the gathering.
'Easy money': Woman stole $7k from grandmother, then used pushchair in shoplifting spree
Grandmother is said to be 'very cross' about what happened.
One arrest for showing gang patch in major Nelson operation
Another person was arrested for driving while suspended ahead of weekend gathering.
Here's how to spend your weekend in Auckland
Christmas festivities, art music and more things to do around town.
'A behind-the-scenes operator': Nick Smith on Wellington's Crown observer
The former Cabinet minister successfully recommended Lindsay McKenzie for the job.
'Treated like cattle': Air NZ passengers sleep on airport floor
Disrupted Air NZ flight forces passengers to spend the night in Nelson airport.
Sue Grey guilty of unsatisfactory conduct for 'sloppy' use of a suppressed child's name
The baby was at the centre of a stand-off over the use of vaccinated people’s blood.
Best of Premium Sport: North v South - NZ's top sporting schools revealed
Which island holds the balance of power in secondary school sports? Mike Thorpe reports.
‘Demonic acts’: Family's torment revealed as victims face their abusive father
'Only a person who has sold their soul could commit such heinous crimes' - victim.