Latest from Nelson

Victim's mother tells sex offender he is 'yesterday's trash'

Parade of broken families confront former US Navy marine for his sex offences in court.

Maersk to start dedicated NZ coastal shipping service

Two-vessel service starts next month, will only operate in NZ waters.

Jailed for child abuse material: 'Incredibly warped mind' behind man's actions

Mother left sobbing after offender's dramatic exit from court.

Defence mumbled in Latin fails to impress judge

Defendant's Latin not up to scratch as supporter sent to the cells.

Tornados strike coastal town - 41 warnings as wild storm batters NZ

With 41 weather warnings and watches across NZ, forecasters warn of a stormy night.

Wild weather: Flooding threatens homes, 21,500 lightning strikes in 12 hours

Tornadoes are possible and winds could damage trees and power lines, forecaster warns.

Tornado rips through home; risk of more as wild weather lashes NZ

"It lasted 30 seconds but that 30 seconds was absolutely terrifying to say the least."

Joanne Ingham's two sons 'deeply saddened' after her sudden death in motel

Ex-husband preparing to fly from Malaysia to support their two sons.

Adventure and pain: The tragic life and death of Joanne Ingham

The infamous ship-jumping sister was found dead in a Wellington hotel room on Tuesday.

Drink thrown at victim left bruises in the shape of cans

While she lay motionless, he opened one of the cans, and threw it at her.

Artist and wharfie named in fake flyer case

Couple who dished out flyers are artist Nikki Romney and former journalist Alan Clarke.

Police searching for man who did 'indecent act' on walkway

Police say the man is of a medium build, in his 20s to 30s.

No plea yet for man accused of altering teen girl images

A man is accused of taking the images of young women and altering them for adult sites.

Budget 2022: First-home buyer loan scheme shaken up

Big jump in some price caps for aspiring first home owners - but prices vary nationwide.

Budget 2022: 10 key things - Where the money's gone

Here are the highlights as Grant Robertson announces the Government's plans.

Siblings assaulted over spilled toothpaste

One of the boys was grabbed around the throat and slapped in the face.

Life-altering injuries caused by meter reader's split second error

Driver says his actions have "weighed heavily on his conscience" since the crash.

Goldilocks: Woman breaks into home, cooks a meal and has a bath

The couple even snuck her dogs into the home they broke into.