Latest from Nelson

Boss to pay worker after welding explosion

Judges orders boss to pay $12,000 to worker seriously injured when fuel tank exploded.

Woman assaulted twice on same night

Police are calling for witnesses to two attempted assaults on the same woman in Nelson last night.

Dry, windy day for much of the country

New Zealand is in for a relatively dry day today with areas of morning cloud and isolated showers in the north, clearing around midday and becoming mostly sunny.

Quake victims urged to dig own toilets

A further public health message has been issued for quake affected communities.

Watch NZH Local Focus: Ferry to Motueka refloated

Plans for a ferry between Whanganui and Port Motueka have been revisited. And pending a feasibility study by the council, could have the Mayor's support. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Schools close, exams disrupted due to flooding

A number of schools have been closed due to flooding, affecting some students due to sit exams after afternoon.

Guns stolen during tsunami alert

Thieves stole a number of firearms from a South Island house while the occupants were evacuated due to yesterday's tsunami warning.

Honeymoon takes terrifying turn

Newly-weds have a rocky start to their married life.

Most schools to open tomorrow

Most schools will open tomorrow, following hundreds of closures after the quake.

School bus goes up in flames

A group of schoolchildren made a lucky escape before their school bus was completely gutted by fire in Nelson this afternoon.

Man jailed for filming son's girlfriend

Father hid cellphone in bathroom laundry basket to film people naked while they showered, according to court report.

Cyclist injured after hitting concrete left in cycling lane

Police are searching for a ute or trailer after a cyclist was injured when he hit two pieces of concrete in a cycling lane in Nelson.

Fishing trawler runs aground in Nelson

A New Zealand-owned fishing trawler called Endurance has run aground at the Boulder Bank in Nelson this morning.

Cancers left hidden by test change

Changes undermine value of national bowel screening programme, expert says.

I'd rather be in ... Austin, Texas

In a week: There are always plenty of reasons to head to Nelson - wine, food, sunshine, wine, food - but next week there are even

Liam Malone given key to Nelson

Nelson blade runner Liam Malone has been given a key to Nelson at a public ceremony on the steps of Nelson Cathedral this afternoon.

Sexual assault after asking to use toilet

A woman was indecently assaulted by a teenager who talked his way in to her Nelson home saying he needed to use the toilet.

Police have 'grave concerns' for young man

Police are seeking a 26-year-old man with grave concerns for his safety.