Small plane makes crash-landing in estuary near Nelson
The two occupants have minor injuries and have been helped to shore by nearby vessels.
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The contracting firm has failed to punish a union by seeking payment of all legal costs.
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NZ's deadliest week: 23 new Covid deaths, 104 so far this week
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Chopper pilot's lucky escape: 'I didn't crash it, the machine crashed me'
Tony Ibbotson was within sight of home when his helicopter crashed.
Nelson's long-awaited pride crossing has been scrapped
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Marlborough Sounds salmon dying after hot summer
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Cyclist's collision with truck exposes driver's logbook breaches
Truck driver's logbook breaches uncovered after fatal collision with cyclist.
Harmful levels of mould cause closure of police cells in Nelson
Flooding compounds 'dire' state of Nelson police custody unit.
Language barrier blamed for violent offending
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Consumer confidence falls to lowest level since GFC
The confidence of younger people has fallen sharply as living costs have started to bite.
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Attempt to refloat five whales found alive on high tide.
Affordable homes battle: Company says pay up - couple say fix it
Nelson couple fighting builder face legal bills about half what it cost to build house.
Mothers and MP question why IHC base closed to their own residents
Parents of disabled adults questioning why IHC service is no longer available.
Pedestrian, motorists killed in crashes overnight in Nelson, Waikato, Manawatu
Police are investigating several crashes in which people have been killed overnight.
Nelson homicide victim identified, police investigating
A 56-year-old man was found deceased at Eden's Road Fruit orchard in Hope.
Homicide investigation launched after man dies at Nelson property
A scene examination is being carried out and is expected to last several days.
Person flown to hospital in serious condition after crash with truck
A St John helicopter has been sent to the scene.
Sanctioned: Company 'wilfully' ignores order to pay former employee $36k
The delay in the money has caused the former employee considerable financial difficulty.
30-year-old man arrested last night enters no plea to charge of murdering Lake Takimoana
Man charged with murdering Nelson 22-year-old remanded without plea in custody.
Eviction from Spirit of Nature a 'miscarriage of justice': Resident
Man labelled a squatter in peace-loving community plans to fight his pending eviction
Two appear in court in relation to Nelson homicide
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Nelson police charge one man with murder, other with burglary in wake of fatal shooting
Nelson resident Lake Arizona Takimoana died after being shot on Tuesday.
Mayor: Concerns over vaccine mandate - 'it is adding to fear'
Mayor Alex Beijen is concerned about the effects the mandate is having on the community.
Police making good progress on investigation into Nelson shooting
A 22-year-old man died after being shot on Tuesday afternoon.
Violent partner watched from garage as partner sought help from police
A 'concerning history of violence' puts Nelson man back behind bars.
Woman avoids arrest by proving cancer was the reason she failed to appear in court
A woman facing fraud charges had to prove cancer diagnosis after court didn't believe her.