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![Dinosaur footprints found in Nelson (+video)](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Dinosaur footprints found in Nelson (+video)
70 million-year-old prints are the first dinosaur footprints recognised in New Zealand and the first evidence of dinosaurs in the South Island.
![NZ's six best chip shops named](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
NZ's six best chip shops named
Store north of Auckland takes the title in this year's competition.
![Anti-Nazi cabbie denied compo](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Anti-Nazi cabbie denied compo
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.
![Cop who peppersprayed cyclist to face trial](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Cop who peppersprayed cyclist to face trial
A policeman accused of pepperspraying a cyclist who was not wearing a helmet and ramming him with his police car will stand trial.
![Tornado tears into country homes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Tornado tears into country homes
When the Fire Service called John Weatherley and told him there was a problem at home he thought his house must have burned down.
![Nelson: Endless summer, rain or shine](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Nelson: Endless summer, rain or shine
Kerri Jackson sings Nelson's praises, even when it's pouring down.
![Man appeals fence post murder conviction](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=876)
Man appeals fence post murder conviction
A jury shouldn't have found Damian MacDonald guilty just because they didn't believe his evidence, MacDonald's lawyer told the Court of Appeal.