'Thank you': Woman evicted with 4 hours' notice overwhelmed by generosity of strangers
'I just want to know how it is I can be evicted from a home I own.'
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'Angry' thief banned from Nelson after stealing methadone from pharmacy twice
The addict went behind the counter and grabbed bottles of methadone from the dispensary.
'Gratuitous violence': Plasterer's unprovoked knockout assault
The victim was left with injuries to his head and face, and a broken tooth.
50 years ago, Marlborough put now world famous Sauvignon Blanc on the map
In half a century, Marlborough has achieved worldwide recognition for its Sauvignon Blanc.
Nelson Hospital forced into lockdown following firearms callout
Man indicated to security staff outside nearby Nelson District Court that he had firearm.
They demanded a child's cell phone but left after being handed a water blaster
They first tried to demand a cellphone from an 11-year-old girl.
GST debt prompts Inland Revenue to liquidate clothing retailer
Problems included ill health, credit facility withdrawal, economic conditions, overheads.
Woman given four hours to leave home she owned in holiday park
Evicted then trespassed: 'I had to pay for the site, for a house I couldn't live in'
Judge says prison stint for Aimex boss 'not manifestly excessive'
'The appellant had many opportunities to tell the truth' - Justice Christine Grice.
'Excessive' sentence: Judge says prison too harsh for accident cover-up
William Sullivan made a false statement to WorkSafe investigators.
National hits the 40s, Labour plunges in latest poll
While Hipkins got his teeth checked today, Luxon was tucking into a mince pie.
Hunter caught leaving private meditation retreat with dead pigs
The 29-year-old already had convictions for unlawful hunting.
Man in sexual relationship with 13-year-old caught trying to board plane to China
'My Dad found out and he wants to go to the police so u better stay away.'
Kiwis owe $1 billion more in tax than last year
The figures were revealed following news of a Nelson woman's "scheme to defeat the IRD".
Failed 'scheme to defeat the IRD': 'Staggering' effect on woman's finances
Mila Amber's plan to avoid a huge tax bill may have cost her dearly.
Judge foils $847,000 scheme to defeat IRD
The terms of the sale prevented the IRD from claiming hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Judge enters guilty plea on behalf of absent defendant
Judge says Harris’ absence showed “utter contempt” for the trial process.
'Stay out of trouble, keep your foot off the pedal': Judge's warning to teen driver who injured mates
One of his injured passengers needed staples to fix a hole in his head.
Government agrees to buyout deal with Nelson council
Owners of unliveable homes offered buyout deal similar to Cyclone Gabrielle one.
Rapist of young girl in railway station toilet block named
The offending was 'the stuff of nightmares' according to the Crown prosecutor.
'Targeted': Man burgled storm-damaged home three times
The city was in a state of emergency and the home was yellow-stickered.
Drunk and speeding on after school pick-up leads to solo dad's seventh conviction
Judge: 'I need to assess the risk you pose to people driving around with their children.'
Former high-flyer’s fall from grace into drugs and violence lands him in prison
'You have not suffered trauma like many who come before the criminal court'- Judge Rielly.
Man admits raping schoolgirl near railway station
He cannot be named, pending more information being sought in his bid for suppression.
Assault outside school gates: Two women arrested
Two women in their 20s are due to appear in court.
Police request information after responding to assault outside school
The incident occurred outside an intermediate school in Nelson around 3pm yesterday.
How many Kiwis live in retirement villages owned by the 'big six' operators?
Areas have been identified where NZ populations of those aged 75-plus are growing fastest.
Motueka’s Te Āwhina Marae prepares for first whānau to move into game-changing papakāinga
Excitement as Te Āwhina Marae prepares to welcome the first whānau of the 20-home project.
'Outrageously bad piece of driving': Speeding driver told police he didn't stop as he was disqualified
Judge tells 20yo police have better things to do than chase after young men like him.
Pay back: High Court orders thief to return stolen funds to victim, with interest
Woman’s claim she had repaid the money was “breathtakingly incredible” judge says.
Sealord convicted after asbestos found on fishing boat
An alarm was raised by a crew member.
‘We’ve lost everything’: Owners of unsaleable, uninsurable homes hit back
After a year, people are still waiting for information after flooding destroyed homes.
Crown says 'sorry' but will fight top of the south Māori over claims for remedies
'It's a big thing for the Crown' - Crown lawyer Jason Gough