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Nelson Airport emergency after plane reports smoke in cockpit
It is understood smoke was reported in the cockpit of the plane.
Police warning after boaties emergency
Two men had to swim to a nearby island after their boat became submerged.
MP responds to 'f***ing useless' comments
Maureen Pugh says she continues to back Simon Bridges and wants to move on.
Cullinane to All Black
Whanganui's latest All Black, Cullinane old boy Brett Cameron named in wider squad.
Samaritan sought after sex assault in Nelson
Nelson Police are urging a Good Samaritan who helped a sex assault victim to get in touch.
School holiday weather 'a mixed bag'
North Islanders can expect a dry Sunday and wet Monday.For the South Island, the reverse.
Winery in receivership as Las Vegas lawsuit hits business
Mahana Winery was on the market but has asked its bank to appoint a receiver
Tourism boom blamed for Air NZ woes
Aviation commentator shares his thoughts of Air NZ boss' apology to customers.
Race-fixing scandal: Kiwis can still punt
Races and punting still on despite police probe into NZ harness racing
Hawke's Bay summer fruit could take 13 years to recover
US facility will not seek accreditation - tap turned off for new fruit varieties.
Wet week ahead for most of New Zealand
Today's the day to get the washing on the line - the rest of the week will be rainy.
Truck crash scatters battery acid on highway
The parked truck had been carrying batteries and acid, which had spilled over the road.
Four arrests following search warrants in Nelson
Eight search warrants were conducted throughout the Nelson area today.
Cliff jump victim who landed on rocks 10m below told she would never walk again
Teen was at a popular Nelson swimming hole when she decided to jump into the river.
Scribe to spend two months in rehab after pub bail breach
Rapper Scribe reportedly arrested for alleged bail breach in South Island.
Fishing lodge pulls pin on Robinson R44s after fatal crash
Felix Bernstein says his customers will no longer be chartered in Robinson R44's.
Beanie-making social enterprise takes off
About 150 people are queuing to join a "sell one, give one" beanie-knitting enterprise.
Haven on earth: Breathtaking luxury lodge on market
Built on the northwest tip of the South Island, it is surrounded by coast and native bush.
Two rescued from sinking car near Nelson
The pair sat on the roof of their 4x4 to escape the rising water level.
Nelson cyclist dies following crash into river
CPR was performed on the man at the scene, but he was unable to be revived.
Flood watch as king tides meet big swells
Roads could be affected a low pressure system brings wind and rain to the North Island.
Holidaying Kiwi couple told they are too old to drive
Holidaying Kiwi couple told they are too old, warn others planning trips.
Parental alienation a headache for Family Court
Judges should be able to order a parent to get a psychological test, a lawyer says.
Tryson Thompson, 13, found safe and sound
Police did have concerns for the 13-year-old's safety in the cold conditions.
Editorial: When freedom to take a photo over-steps the bounds
When taking photos in public places enters the grey zone.
Conviction quashed for man who photographed beach teens
A man convicted of taking photos of teens in togs with a zoom lens has won his appeal.
'Like a Benny Hill episode': Nelson thieves' genius ploy to evade detection
'The funniest thing I've ever seen': Viewers see funny side of cheeky thieves' behaviour.
Driver who led police on 150km pursuit pleads guilty
Fleeing driver told police "he had nothing to lose"
Driver sought after cyclists hospitalised
Police are appealing to witnesses after a collision that hospitalised two cyclists.
Cavers stay overnight with injured companion
Cavers rescued after night underground were students.