Lucky escape after girl, 12, swept down Motueka River
Girl survives by holding on to branch after being swept down Motueka River.
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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
A person was rushed to hospital after being stabbed at Tahunanui Back Beach.
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
Couple just sold their home when they found the words "Sth African C***" on property.
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
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
She was found safe and well by members of the public.
'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
Police would like to speak to anyone who witnessed this incident.
Casual royals charm all but Joe at cafe gathering
Next up the royal couple go bush at Abel Tasman National Park.
Police warning after boaties emergency
Two men had to swim to a nearby island after their boat became submerged.
MP responds to 'f***ing useless' comments
Maureen Pugh says she continues to back Simon Bridges and wants to move on.
Samaritan sought after sex assault in Nelson
Nelson Police are urging a Good Samaritan who helped a sex assault victim to get in touch.
Nelson man gets jail time for distribution, making, and possession of child pornography
Jeffery Frank Chadwick, 48, pleaded guilty to 22 charges in the Nelson District Court.
School holiday weather 'a mixed bag'
North Islanders can expect a dry Sunday and wet Monday.For the South Island, the reverse.
Two pedestrians hit by car after reports of disorder in Motueka
One man is in a serious condition in hospital, while the other suffered moderate injuries
Winery in receivership as Las Vegas lawsuit hits business
Mahana Winery was on the market but has asked its bank to appoint a receiver
Rain, icy winds and snow on the way today
The good news is after today spring will slowly return.
Vegas exec 'threatened to bury me in the desert and kill my show dogs'
Glenn Schaeffer and two Vegas execs have been locked in a High Court dispute since 2015.
Tourism boom blamed for Air NZ woes
Aviation commentator shares his thoughts of Air NZ boss' apology to customers.
U-turn on controversial Waimea Dam
A new funding model will allow the dam to go ahead.
Race-fixing scandal: Kiwis can still punt
Races and punting still on despite police probe into NZ harness racing
'Review rights' plan for school suspensions
Students suspended or expelled from schools will soon have rights of "review".
Controversial Waimea Dam off the table
Council votes against going ahead with the expensive and controversial dam.
Body at Takaka Hill identified as missing man Jason Campbell
The body of a man found in the Takaka Hill area has been identified as Jason Campbell.
Body found in Takaka Hill area
Police have confirmed a man's body was found in the Takaka Hill area this morning.
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.
IPCA finds police shooting of man in basement justified
The incident took place at a property in Nelson in the early hours of July 7, 2017.
Four arrests following search warrants in Nelson
Eight search warrants were conducted throughout the Nelson area today.
Takaka Hill area new focus in search for Jason Campbell
Missing Motueka man Jason Campbell hasn't been seen since August 4.
Search for missing Motueka man Jason Campbell continues
Specialist teams, including cave search and rescue crews, will be used in today's search.
Police hunting patched gang member who escaped
Darcy Hayes, 48, escaped police custody from the Auckland District Court yesterday.