Kea shooting: Nelson man dodges fine
Man who shot and killed a kea damaging his property has been convicted and punished.
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Dead whale sparks caution for Nelson boaties
The dead whale appears to be drifting in a northerly direction.
Horse poo sculpture of Minister on the move
The sculpture was parked outside Nick Smith's campaign caravan in Nelson today.
Two youths arrested for Richmond Cemetery vandalism
Nelson Police have identified the persons responsible for vandalising Richmond Cemetery.
'No harm intended' from rat poison stunt
Medical cannabis campaigner Rose Renton was behind the rat poison protest.
Watch: Protesters clash with Nick Smith
Dr Nick Smith said they rubbed rat poison in his face. The video tells a different tale.
Headstones damaged at Nelson cemetery
Families were in tears after discovering loved ones' headstones cracked or kicked over.
Man arrested after four arsons and burglary in Nelson region
Riwaka was hit by four suspicious blazes and a burglary.
Librarian told apologise or pay $100k for defamation
A teacher has been ordered to apologise or pay $100K to a principal for alleging bullying.
'Build it! Build it!' chants greet PM Bill English
For a brief moment, National's Bill English knew what it felt like to be Donald Trump.
Empty shoes for people lost to suicide
Bereaved Kiwis are carrying the shoes of their lost loved ones around the country.
Smith rejects dam project conflict claims
Environment Minister Nick Smith rejects conflict of interest claims over funds for a dam.
Fisherman's whopper cost $170k
Fisherman Tyler Stokes who lied about father's death to pay back fraction of $170k lost.
Widespread avalanche warnings hit NZ
Widespread snowfalls have raised avalanche warnings to the highest level in seven areas.
South Island motorists urged to slow down
Canterbury Police are urging motorists to slow down.
'Flying coffin with windows' crash site found
Mike Harris has a journal and a piece of fuselage to remember the father he never met.
Parents thank searchers after toddler found
Parents of a Motueka toddler who went missing yesterday have thanked searchers.
One injured in Nelson house fire
Fire engulfed a Nelson property with one person suffering burns.
Homicide victim 'an amazing friend and mummy'
Tributes flow for 'caring' mum who died after allegedly being stabbed at a party.
Youth prisoner assaults staff on flight
A youth prisoner assaulted two staff on a domestic transfer flight.
The Big Read: Grim tragedy in a small West Coast town
Neighbours recall tale of woman who jumped to her death in 1967 after killing her husband.
Police seek man over dairy robbery
Kumeroa is wanted in connection with the aggravated robbery of a Nelson dairy.
Nelson police shooting justified after officer feared for his life
Police officer had no choice but to shoot 'violent' man with a shotgun.
One burned in Motueka house fire
One occupant of the house is being treated for minor burns.
Two injured after crash near Nelson
One person is in a serious condition, the other moderate after the 11am crash.
Armed duo rob Nelson dairy, flee in Audi
Armed pair rob dairy of smokes and cash before fleeing in flash wheels.
Watch: Kiwi kids' homemade Air NZ video goes viral
Two South Island sisters are raising smiles and warming hearts all over chilly NZ.
Gale, squalls and heavy rain on the way
Northlanders are set to be battered by gale force westerly winds today.
Do the regions get a fair share of tax?
The Economy Hub: Regional economies are going strong, but do they get a fair return?
Wet weekend: Rain, rain and more rain everywhere
The weather gods are not shining on New Zealand this weekend.
Greens target first seat since 1999
Greens say they will spend up large to try and win in Nick Smith's electorate.
Body of woman who died in Stoke fire still unidentified
The house was so badly damaged it was difficult to establish the fire's cause
Stoke house fire: Police recover body
A body located after yesterday's Stoke house fire has been removed from the scene.