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Name suppression for 'national figure' on sex charge
A former national figure has appeared in court in Nelson accused of indecently assaulting a 13-year-old girl.
Mental health worker stabbed, beaten by patient
An inquiry has been launched after a mental health worker was stabbed, kicked and had boiling water thrown over her by a patient.
Wild weather to hit southern, central parts
A vigorous front which has hammered the lower South Island with high winds and rain will attack central parts of the country today.
Nelson, Coromandel take 'worst-behaved' awards
Nelson and the Coromandel proved to be the nation's black spots when it came to the nation's New Year celebrations last night.
Quiet night for New Year celebrations
Revellers celebrating New Year and the start of a new decade in New Zealand behaved themselves last night.
North Island set for soaking
Parts of the North Island are set for a soaking today, with up to 140mms of rain expected to fall in some areas.
Nelson fire could take week to extinguish
A large scrub fire south of Nelson has been contained but may take a week to fully extinguish.
Dinosaur footprints found in Nelson (+video)
70 million-year-old prints are the first dinosaur footprints recognised in New Zealand and the first evidence of dinosaurs in the South Island.
NZ's six best chip shops named
Store north of Auckland takes the title in this year's competition.
Anti-Nazi cabbie denied compo
A Nelson cabbie has been denied compensation after being stood down for refusing to wear a uniform that reminded him of a childhood spent under Nazi occupation.
Cop who peppersprayed cyclist to face trial
A policeman accused of pepperspraying a cyclist who was not wearing a helmet and ramming him with his police car will stand trial.