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Tenant's belongings sent to the dump after he vanished owing $3000 in rent
James Maxwell disappeared, leaving behind his belongings and badly soiled carpets.
Summer motorists bemoan seven week Nelson detour
The best summer holidays begin with a road trip, few include a 212km detour.
Judge on rapist's remorse: 'This is you being sorry for yourself and not your victim'
Childhood stolen and family broken after the man they met at church raped 11-year-old.
Woman left penniless after friend siphoned $750,000 from her accounts
'Not only have I been robbed, but my late parents have been as well.'
SH6 Nelson to Blenheim to be closed for seven weeks, storm repairs
SH6 from Hira to Ronga Rd, Rai Valley, will close from November 1 to December 18.
Stock car driver who filmed ex in bed with man has 'grown up'
Victim's forgiveness a factor in outcome for man who posted film of her in bed.
'Appetite for change': New mayors elected in most major centres in strong election for right-leaning candidates
Tory Whanau's mayoral win in Wellington bucked a national trend of right-leaning mayors.
Interactive: Check the mayoral and election results in every city/region
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Special investigation: While war rages, should NZ still allow Russian crews on Kiwi-flagged fishing boats?
Immigration Minister urges Kiwi fishing companies to reconsider using Russian crews.
'Thank you, your honour': Pepper-sprayed drink driver on sentence
The drunk, disqualified driver twice slammed into a car parked in a neighbour's driveway.
Meat thief challenges supermarket boss: 'What are you going to do about it?'
Prolific shoplifter James Weir has been caught stealing meat, a bike and electric shavers.
'I didn't do it': Businessman broke boating rules, plans new battle
Harbourmaster's experience with boating dispute prompts request for body cameras.
'Extraordinarily bad, dangerous driving' - judge
Speeding drink driver reminded of risk he posed to others on the road.
'Extremely concerning': Man caught with cache of weapons was 'concerned for country's future'
Man concerned about the future of the country found with gun stash at home.
Drug dealer wipes away tears while forced to confront past
Tears as drug dealer forced to reflect on the impact of her actions.
Mud hip deep in Nelson home 'heartbreaking' for young family
'It was very messy and the smell was unbelievable,' said the resident and mother of two.
Māori not convinced that land earmarked for return won't be sold prior
Supreme Court denies bid for moratorium on land sale ahead of reparations hearing.
Banned: Drink-driver who fought arrest loses bid for clemency
Book thrown at repeat drink driver with 'certain attitude to court orders'.
'Extreme hardship' prevents teen who shot girlfriend with BB gun from being named
"I will cut your throat if you ever ask me that again." - convicted teen.
Man who took builder's tools now fenced in at home for 7 months
Judge: 'People get really upset when they work hard, buy a chainsaw and it gets stolen.'
Need for weed: Dealer gets final warning
Bags of weed and cash found after police stop driver for talking on cell phone.
Breakneck speed: Driver injured after flipping car on roundabout
Restricted driver took new car for a spin after drinking, crashed and broke his neck.
$72k in fines, vessel confiscated after illegal deep sea fishing
Illegal trawling in protected waters an "honest mistake", says judge.
Woman raped on petrol station forecourt by man with 'narcissistic, entitled' attitude
The man has now been jailed for "determined, predatory and pre-meditated" violence.
'Sorry it's your time to die': Man egged on by mates deliberately drove into pregnant sheep
Man who killed sheep by running over it with his ute says he's 'not a cruel person'.
Crashed driver accidentally poisoned himself by drinking radiator water
Pryor Lee survived the crash and a night outdoors but died in hospital the next day.
Dramatic rescue after man trapped under boulder for more than 12 hours
The man was trapped for several hours before being rescued.
Deluge closes parts of Abel Tasman and Queen Charlotte tracks
DoC staff say the full extent of damage from last week's deluge was not yet known.
Man watches rocks fly past as hill slips around his Nelson home
570 houses had been impacted in last week's deluge.
Weather: Rain eases, leaving roads closed and residents asked to save water
Cloud and occasional rain is forecast for Nelson.
'Unbelievable' wild weather - more homes evacuated overnight
Hundreds of people have been displaced from their homes due to slips and flooding.
Wild weather: Rain-battered residents remain on edge
Dramatic rescues, 500-plus evacuated, and fears recovery could take years.
Watch: Nelson home ripped apart by landslide
A tenant reportedly had a lucky escape after sleepout plunged down a steep slope.