Family of drag racers national champions
The Rivers family have thumbed their noses at adversity and claimed a national title.
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Sexually harassed by priest: Anglican parishioner finds justice after 15 years
The parishioner's settlement includes changes to church process and $100,000.
Nelson's confirmed cases revealed: 20yo and 67yo women in self-isolation
First two cases of Covid-19 confirmed in the region are both travel-related.
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Great holiday tips for Nelson, Marlborough and the top of the South Island
Mosque shootings one year on: How is your community marking anniversary?
Events are planned around the country to mark one year since the March 15 attacks.
Nosey parker: Nelson MP got green light for parking near bike rack
A Nelson MP has denied using his electric vehicle to block bike at a conference.
'What are you doing mate?': Tourist fined after filthy act on lawn
A German tourist has been fined after being caught pooing on the grass verge of a street.
Two monitored for coronavirus in Nelson
They were on the same flight as another traveller who has the virus.
Green MP joins local leaders to launch climate forum
Green MP James Shaw said climate change response is now being seen around the country.
$50m Lotto bonanza! NZ's biggest ever jackpot: Should it be split up?
The debate has started - is $50 million just too much for a single winner?
Koru lounge spat: 'Abusive' lawyer fails to have her Air NZ ban lifted
Behaviour found to be 'offensive' - and later one staff member was in tears.
Nelsonians longest living in New Zealand
Latest Statistics New Zealand figures show Nelson residents live the longest.
How you can win a $4500 getaway at Maruia River Retreat
Lorna Subritzky stays at Maruia River Retreat and if you enter our competition so can you.
Weather: Water and fire restrictions stretch the country as summer sizzles
Many councils have water and fire restrictions due to parched conditions.
Is Ruakākā NZ's next beach volleyball hub?
Ruakākā Beach was considered by the tournament organiser as the best he had seen.
Midget champs pin hopes on pocket rocket
The Huijs trio will be aiming for a smooth passage in their midget chariots.
Firefighter treated for heat exhaustion at huge house fire
A firefighter has been treated for heat exhaustion at a large house fire in Nelson.
Kiwi firefighters face bites, strains, diseases in animal rescues
The staff member contracted the disease known as "dairy farm fever".
Woman indecently assaulted at Bay Dreams
The man was watching the concert when he indecently assaulted a woman in the crowd
'This trend is not our friend' - 2019 NZ's fourth hottest year
Last year was NZ's fourth hottest on record - continuing a trend 'that is not our friend'.
Four children each awarded $1.25m of dead dad's lotto winnings
Four children went to court to claim some of their estranged dad's Lotto win.
Motorist seriously injured after car plunges off 30-metre cliff near Nelson
The incident resulted in the temporary closure of State Highway 6 near Havelock.
Intense action at Oceanview
Friday night is qualifying and Saturday is set aside to decide the national winners.
30-year-old woman dead after crash in Nelson
A police spokesperson said the woman died at Christchurch Hospital this morning.
Best of 2019: Nelson on New Zealand' Great Bike Ride
Adele Thurlow checks out some highlights of Nelson's best bike trails.
Best of 2019: McDonald's franchisee Darren Rowland: 'Ketchup in his veins'
Darren and Jacinta Rowland put in some hard slog to own three McDonald's restaurants.
Tourist sentenced to 10 years in jail for killing wife on holiday
Swiss tourist was found guilty of murdering his wife in a Nelson hotel.
Police call for witnesses after woman attacked
Police want to speak to anyone who may have seen the incident on Waimea Rd.
What summer? Wind, rain and thunderstorms on way
Put the jandals and sun umbrellas away for now, NZ.
Weather chaos: Flooding, roads closed, internet down as storm batters nation
After the South Island was slammed by summer storm, the chaos shifts northward.
Wild weather: Timaru evacuation alert issued; SH1 closed, peak flooding expected at 7pm
A local state of emergency has been declared in Timaru following ongoing heavy rainfall.
Nelson's diverse marine and cuisine delights
An all-encompassing look at the diverse delights of the Nelson Tasman region.
Nelson fire: Person seriously injured after re-entering burning house
A person suffered serious burns in a house fire in Nelson last night.
Summer's here! A rain-free weekend before downpours next week
Most of the northern and eastern coast of the North Island will enjoy a sunny weekend.