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Cyclist seriously injured in Nelson crash
The incident happened on Rocks Rd, between Richardson St and Bisley Ave

Sunday scorcher: Temps to hit 30 degrees
The fine weather seen around most of the country continues today.

Thunderstorms brewing over North Island
A second round of thunderstorms are brewing after yesterday's downpours

Arrests after drugs, cash, weapon bust in Nelson
Two men and two women will appear in court after the bust in Nelson

Missing Nelson woman found safe and well
Vera Jackson was found by a member of the public this evening.

Man with neck injury winched from bike park
It's been a busy day for Nelson Hospital ED and local rescue chopper.

Lotto hopefuls flood 'lucky' stores
The $30 million Powerball jackpot is the third largest in national lottery history.

Week's wild weather isn't over yet
Heavy rain and strong winds are set to hit the north of NZ this weekend.

Auckland house values drop for first time in six years
Now's the time to buy if you're looking for your first home: mortgage broker.

DOC says it can't intervene in every sick seal case
An animal welfare group is angry, but DOC says thriving species best left to own devices.

Police make arrest after theft of $30k worth of tools
A Nelson man has been charged in relation to the theft of up to $30,000 worth of tools

Girl, 15, stabbed outside speedway
A person ran from the scene following the stabbing and has not been found.

Rain on its way for Labour Weekend
A front is bringing wet weather to several parts of the country tomorrow.

Railing collapses, four injured in Marlborough
Four men fell around 4m to the ground when railing gave way at Portage Resort Hotel.

Rose Renton facing cannabis charges
Medical cannabis campaigner Rose Renton faces a hefty sentence if convicted.

Pilot study to help cancer patients keep their hair
A pilot at Nelson Hospital is seeing scalp cooling being tested by breast cancer patients

Labour party vote reclaims traditional turf
Labour overtook National in the party vote in 14 seats to reclaim much of its turf.

Two men wrongly hanged - author
Researcher says new evidence discredits police informer

Landmark Nelson peninsula with pub for sale
An opportunity to buy waterfront property, along with a pub on the land, in Nelson.

Heavy rain batters the country
It's a cold, wet start to Sunday, with heavy rain warnings and thunderstorms forecast.

Enjoy today's weather, the big wet is coming
Wet weather predicted for much of the country, with Nelson set for a battering.

Man critical following crash south of Nelson
A man was taken to Nelson Hospital in critical condition after a crash in Golden Downs.

$30K for 'hose doctor' who lost job, love & home
The ERA has ordered a Nelson company to compensate a former employee for unfair dismissal.

Weekend weather: What are you in for?
Patches of showers and rain will reach all parts of the country this weekend.

Cash, drugs and guns: Inside the police war on the Head Hunters
The raid on Head Hunter boss Wayne Doyle is the latest battle in a "targeted" police war.

Battleground seats: Key electorates to watch
Track the electorates that mean the most to the shape of the next Parliament.