Police are seeking legal advice on whether to lay further charges against blogger Cameron Slater for breaching suppression orders.

A former national figure has appeared in court in Nelson accused of indecently assaulting a 13-year-old girl.

An inquiry has been launched after a mental health worker was stabbed, kicked and had boiling water thrown over her by a patient.

Nelson and the Coromandel proved to be the nation's black spots when it came to the nation's New Year celebrations last night.

Parts of the North Island are set for a soaking today, with up to 140mms of rain expected to fall in some areas.

A large scrub fire south of Nelson has been contained but may take a week to fully extinguish.

Through an orchard and over a swing bridge, a Golden Bay cottage in the bush revealed its charms.

Store north of Auckland takes the title in this year's competition.

A Nelson cabbie has been denied compensation after being stood down for refusing to wear a uniform that reminded him of a childhood spent under Nazi occupation.

A policeman accused of pepperspraying a cyclist who was not wearing a helmet and ramming him with his police car will stand trial.