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NZ's most religious regions (+ graphic)
New Zealand's most religious regions have been revealed in the latest Census data. Click here for an interactive graphic looking at the various districts.
Waterfall injury: Kayakers praised
Kayakers who rescued a man who fell over a waterfall near Nelson Lakes National Park today have been praised by police for their bravery.
South Island: On the track to enlightenment
Geoff Cumming finds he has plenty of time to think on one of New Zealand's Great Walks.
Tramper airlifted from ranges
A man in his 60s was airlifted this morning by the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter after injuring his leg negotiating uneven terrain.
Alpine searchers find body
Expert alpine searchers have found a body in the Nelson Lakes National Park area while searching for missing British tramper Andrew Ian Wyatt.
$100k man in state house wrong - Smith
A captain of a fishing vessel in Nelson was making more than $100,000 a year and living in a state house, Housing Minister Nick Smith said last night.
Court: Red Devils' trials can proceed
The Court of Appeal overturns a stay of criminal charges against Red Devils' gang members, ordered after revelations of police misconduct.
Elderly firebug jailed for seven years
An elderly firebug has been jailed for more than seven years today after lighting a series of forest fires south of Nelson.
Boy in critical condition after being hit by school bus
A 7-year-old Nelson boy is in a critical condition after being hit by a school bus he walked in front of this morning, police say.
Newspapers burn in truck fire
A truck laden with newspapers ignited in a dramatic fire in Canterbury early this morning.
Nelson: Tasman's treasure
Catherine Smith jumped at the chance to bike and hike her way through Nelson's stunning landscape.
Two women shocked by motorbike flasher
A man on a motorbike indecently exposed himself to two women cyclists in Nelson yesterday.
Horse rider's leg impaled on stick
A 23-year-old Israeli woman had to be airlifted out of a forest area in the Nelson region today after her leg became impaled on a stick while horse riding.
1 dead, 2 injured in Nelson crash
A woman has died and two others injured when the car they were in submerged in Saltwater Creek in Nelson.
Spaghetti blamed for fatal crash
A German driver was getting ready to eat spaghetti at the wheel when his stationwagon crashed head-on with a ute, killing him and a fellow tourist, an inquest has found.
Speeding teens clocked at 179km/h
Three teenagers had their cars impounded and licences suspended after reaching speeds of nearly 180km/h while racing in Nelson.