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Nelson rescuers kept busy
A man who severed two fingers while splitting wood was just one of four incidents the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter attended yesterday
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Two killed in 'horrific' crash
'Atrocious conditions' were partially to blame for a horror crash in Marlborough this afternoon, which killed two tourists.
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Serious injuries from dog attacks
A 19-month-old girl has suffered deep bites to her face and other head injuries in an attack by a dog, believed to belong to her family.
![Key in Burma: The Herald interview](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Key in Burma: The Herald interview
As John Key wraps up an important Burma visit, he talks to Herald Political Editor Audrey Young about what he's learned and seen.
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Cash hidden on farm
Two men turned up to a Nelson man's farm demanding $140,000 after being ordered by a prison inmate to get back money he had buried in the rural backyard.
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Stranded whales to be euthanised
The Department of Conservation has confirmed that the decision has been made to euthanise the remaining 16 whales who became stranded at Farewell Spit.
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Trust in police, despite bungles
Police say they still have the trust and confidence of the public despite blows to their reputation over cases like the undercover operation against the Red Devils gang.
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Police to 'reassess' undercover ops
The police will "reassess" aspects of their undercover operation against the Red Devils gang, but still face calls for a shake-up of the organised-crime-fighting unit.
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Gang blunder: More fallout
A decision to throw out charges against 21 gang members because police tried to falsely prosecute an undercover officer has affected another case.
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Judge blasts fake case
A judge has heavily criticised the police for faking a prosecution against an undercover officer to boost his credibility with a gang.
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Crewman dies on fishing vessel
A Nelson man has died on board a fishing vessel travelling to Nelson from Mauritius. He'd been reported dead by the captain on Sunday.
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Drunk man died from shock of cold water - coroner
A Nelson coroner has highlights the "little known" fact that falling in cold water while drunk can be fatal.