Family of drag racers national champions
The Rivers family have thumbed their noses at adversity and claimed a national title.
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Sexually harassed by priest: Anglican parishioner finds justice after 15 years
The parishioner's settlement includes changes to church process and $100,000.
Nelson's confirmed cases revealed: 20yo and 67yo women in self-isolation
First two cases of Covid-19 confirmed in the region are both travel-related.
Kayaker dies after falling from kayak in Tasman District
Paramedics worked to give the man CPR, but he could not be revived.
Who's got the best sav? We visit Nelson, Marlborough and the Top of the South
Great holiday tips for Nelson, Marlborough and the top of the South Island
Plane makes forced landing near South Island highway
The plane has made an emergency landing into mudflats near Motueka.
Mosque shootings one year on: How is your community marking anniversary?
Events are planned around the country to mark one year since the March 15 attacks.
'What are you doing mate?': Tourist fined after filthy act on lawn
A German tourist has been fined after being caught pooing on the grass verge of a street.
Green MP joins local leaders to launch climate forum
Green MP James Shaw said climate change response is now being seen around the country.
Grounded: Lawyer banned from Air NZ 'considering her options' after Koru Lounge fight
A High Court decision dismissed her appeal for the travel ban to be lifted.
Koru lounge spat: 'Abusive' lawyer fails to have her Air NZ ban lifted
Behaviour found to be 'offensive' - and later one staff member was in tears.
Nelsonians longest living in New Zealand
Latest Statistics New Zealand figures show Nelson residents live the longest.
How you can win a $4500 getaway at Maruia River Retreat
Lorna Subritzky stays at Maruia River Retreat and if you enter our competition so can you.
Weather: Water and fire restrictions stretch the country as summer sizzles
Many councils have water and fire restrictions due to parched conditions.
Is Ruakākā NZ's next beach volleyball hub?
Ruakākā Beach was considered by the tournament organiser as the best he had seen.
Teacher shortage still critical in provincial areas
Teacher shortage persists in some areas when schools reopen next week.
Firefighter treated for heat exhaustion at huge house fire
A firefighter has been treated for heat exhaustion at a large house fire in Nelson.
Kiwi firefighters face bites, strains, diseases in animal rescues
The staff member contracted the disease known as "dairy farm fever".
Woman indecently assaulted at Bay Dreams
The man was watching the concert when he indecently assaulted a woman in the crowd
'This trend is not our friend' - 2019 NZ's fourth hottest year
Last year was NZ's fourth hottest on record - continuing a trend 'that is not our friend'.
Four children each awarded $1.25m of dead dad's lotto winnings
Four children went to court to claim some of their estranged dad's Lotto win.
Dramatic rescue of family from raging Motueka River rapids
Police say the family had the wrong gear and no knowledge of the river.
Motorist seriously injured after car plunges off 30-metre cliff near Nelson
The incident resulted in the temporary closure of State Highway 6 near Havelock.
Intense action at Oceanview
Friday night is qualifying and Saturday is set aside to decide the national winners.
Body in car at bottom of cliff believed to be missing man
Man found in car at bottom of cliff in Buller Gorge
Teen fighting for life after riding on car bonnet
Motueka teen fighting for his life after car slams into tree while riding on the bonnet.
Police call for witnesses after woman attacked
Police want to speak to anyone who may have seen the incident on Waimea Rd.
What summer? Wind, rain and thunderstorms on way
Put the jandals and sun umbrellas away for now, NZ.
Pilot walks away from crash landing at Motueka Aerodrome
The plane flipped on the runway and landed upside down at the airport.
Weather chaos: Flooding, roads closed, internet down as storm batters nation
After the South Island was slammed by summer storm, the chaos shifts northward.
US tramper rescued after being swept away in swollen river
The man alerted Texan authorities to his plight who then contacted NZ rescuers.
Nelson's diverse marine and cuisine delights
An all-encompassing look at the diverse delights of the Nelson Tasman region.
Nelson fire: Person seriously injured after re-entering burning house
A person suffered serious burns in a house fire in Nelson last night.
CD Stags in the hunt - Ben Smith plays his part
The CD Stags are stalking the Firebirds for Plunket Shield glory.