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![Festival of Cricket](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=875)
Festival of Cricket
Cricket Express Whanganui Festival of Cricket begins with CD U18 Girls Tournament
!['Just hanging on': Dad-son bonding trip a near tragedy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=875)
'Just hanging on': Dad-son bonding trip a near tragedy
Near-tragedy "wasn't the father-son bonding day I was hoping for," Josh Jamieson says.
![Roadside drug testing considered by Government](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=875)
Roadside drug testing considered by Government
Police Minister Stuart Nash says options being considered, including saliva testing.
![Father and son's New Year's Eve fishing trip ends with dramatic rescue](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=875)
Father and son's New Year's Eve fishing trip ends with dramatic rescue
Father and son pulled from the drink after their boat is swamped by waves.
![Huge queues as thousands head away for New Year](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=875)
Huge queues as thousands head away for New Year
Keep calm and carry on: We have NZTA information about the traffic hotspots in your area.
![Holiday traffic: Congestion builds on country's roads](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=875)
Holiday traffic: Congestion builds on country's roads
Exactly where and when the busiest times will be has been calculated by NZTA.
![Drink driver jailed for crash that caused Nelson baby's death](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=875)
Drink driver jailed for crash that caused Nelson baby's death
The man was sentenced to three years and one month in prison.
![Vigils planned across New Zealand for Grace Millane](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=875)
Vigils planned across New Zealand for Grace Millane
Candlelight vigils and walks are being planned across the country in memory of Grace.
![List of shame: Grace Millane and other tourists killed in NZ](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=875)
List of shame: Grace Millane and other tourists killed in NZ
NZ still "safe place to visit" despite Grace Millane's death, tourism chief says.
![Kiwi vineyard owner must pay $3.3m to Vegas execs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=875)
Kiwi vineyard owner must pay $3.3m to Vegas execs
Mahana Estates is on the market for sale and was tipped into receivership in September.
!['Like heaven': Restaurant ban on children a 'success'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=875)
'Like heaven': Restaurant ban on children a 'success'
Abbey Road Burgers, Bar & Cafe began restricting children's dining two months ago.
![Apology over lack of traditional Santa](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=875)
Apology over lack of traditional Santa
Non-traditional Santa took centre sleigh, confusing onlookers and sparking a backlash.
![Where's Santa? Nelson locals split on korowai-clad Claus](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=875)
Where's Santa? Nelson locals split on korowai-clad Claus
Nelson residents split over their parade's non-traditional Claus.
![Troubled Nelson winery owes bank $3.2m](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=875)
Troubled Nelson winery owes bank $3.2m
Property was put in receivership in September after struggling for years with US lawsuit.
!['Scaremongering': Anonymous Waimea dam 'tidal wave' brochure slammed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=875)
'Scaremongering': Anonymous Waimea dam 'tidal wave' brochure slammed
MP says anonymous brochure about proposed Waimea dam is 'garbage' and irresponsible.
![Cape Palliser body identified as missing Sealord deckhand](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=875)
Cape Palliser body identified as missing Sealord deckhand
Pātahi Rewi Hawaikirangi Kāwana Jnr fell overboard near Cape Palliser on October 11.
![Lucky escape after girl, 12, swept down Motueka River](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=875)
Lucky escape after girl, 12, swept down Motueka River
Girl survives by holding on to branch after being swept down Motueka River.
![Small Business: Designing a wholesale jewellery line](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=875)
Small Business: Designing a wholesale jewellery line
Nelson-based jeweller Benjamin Black talks about developing a wholesale jewellery line.
![Person repeatedly stabbed at Nelson beach](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=875)
Person repeatedly stabbed at Nelson beach
A person was rushed to hospital after being stabbed at Tahunanui Back Beach.
![Church burglar: 'I deserve to be in prison'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=875)
Church burglar: 'I deserve to be in prison'
Gilbert McAlister targeted six churches, a kindergarten, and a mental health centre.
![South Africans shocked at racial tagging on house](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=875)
South Africans shocked at racial tagging on house
Couple just sold their home when they found the words "Sth African C***" on property.
![Relief after missing woman's 36-hour ordeal](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=875)
Relief after missing woman's 36-hour ordeal
Judith Nash was found safe and well after 36 hours missing.
![Police defend shooting dog during raid](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=875)
Police defend shooting dog during raid
Police say they had no choice but to shoot a pitbull when it attacked during a raid.
![Elderly woman, 75, missing in Tasman region found](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=875)
Elderly woman, 75, missing in Tasman region found
She was found safe and well by members of the public.
!['Risk to public': Police hunting man with access to guns, contacts around NZ](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=875)
'Risk to public': Police hunting man with access to guns, contacts around NZ
Police are "urgently" seeking a man they say is a risk to public safety.
![Nelson Police seek witnesses to assault](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=875)
Nelson Police seek witnesses to assault
Police would like to speak to anyone who witnessed this incident.
![Casual royals charm all but Joe at cafe gathering](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=875)
Casual royals charm all but Joe at cafe gathering
Next up the royal couple go bush at Abel Tasman National Park.