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A new party returns to the South Island and several red seats flip.
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'We feel hopeful that we’re now closer to a resolution': Nelson Tenths trial on home straight
Legal teams in Nelson Tenths case welcomed to region with pōwhiri at Te Āwhina Marae.
Dispute over access to Delaware Bay ends up before Environment Court
Local iwi oppose vehicle access as the area is of cultural significance.
'She did not consent': Man found guilty of raping and kidnapping partner on road trip
Working holiday in New Zealand ends in prison for man who raped and kidnapped partner.
Man denies raping partner in '30-day sex challenge'
The man said he was surprised and confused by the allegations.
Sex out of duty: Rape complainant says twice she did not consent
Court drills into more than 5000 messages between rape accused and complainant.
Man accused of raping sleeping partner then kidnapping her says sex was consensual
Crown's case: “She tried to push him away and get him to stop, but he didn’t.”
Woman charged in assault that led men to hide in KFC discharged
Two men were threatened and fled terrified to a KFC restaurant where staff protected them.
Mum who lost toddler to child cancer speaks of ‘hole that cannot be filled’
Little Amelia Schroeter was 15 months old when she passed away from the illness.
Why a dental clinic staffer claims she was 'made to steal' customers' payments
The woman put her personal bank account details on the clinic's invoices.
Good gardener: Lawyer tells court client 'successful' at growing weed
Police arrived at the home on an unrelated matter and found more than a kilo of cannabis.
Family of man killed in home invasion weep as trio sentenced
The victim was the 'heart of the family' who are left broken by his death.
Cleaner who joked about child exploitation images on his phone now facing prison
Police see trend towards younger victims and greater brutality toward very young children.
'Disappointing': Flood rescue teams pulled back over pay, conditions dispute
Auckland, Northland, Nelson and Whakatāne were without the extra water rescue help.
Serial no-show defendant pleads guilty to failing to appear
A man whose case was called 27 times finally shows up in court.
Teen cyclist left concussed after bike hit by 84-year-old driver
The driver narrowly avoided running over the cyclist after knocking her off the bike.
'Thank you': Woman evicted with 4 hours' notice overwhelmed by generosity of strangers
'I just want to know how it is I can be evicted from a home I own.'
'Angry' thief banned from Nelson after stealing methadone from pharmacy twice
The addict went behind the counter and grabbed bottles of methadone from the dispensary.
'Gratuitous violence': Plasterer's unprovoked knockout assault
The victim was left with injuries to his head and face, and a broken tooth.
50 years ago, Marlborough put now world famous Sauvignon Blanc on the map
In half a century, Marlborough has achieved worldwide recognition for its Sauvignon Blanc.
Nelson Hospital forced into lockdown following firearms callout
Man indicated to security staff outside nearby Nelson District Court that he had firearm.
They demanded a child's cell phone but left after being handed a water blaster
They first tried to demand a cellphone from an 11-year-old girl.
GST debt prompts Inland Revenue to liquidate clothing retailer
Problems included ill health, credit facility withdrawal, economic conditions, overheads.
Woman given four hours to leave home she owned in holiday park
Evicted then trespassed: 'I had to pay for the site, for a house I couldn't live in'
Judge says prison stint for Aimex boss 'not manifestly excessive'
'The appellant had many opportunities to tell the truth' - Justice Christine Grice.
'Excessive' sentence: Judge says prison too harsh for accident cover-up
William Sullivan made a false statement to WorkSafe investigators.
National hits the 40s, Labour plunges in latest poll
While Hipkins got his teeth checked today, Luxon was tucking into a mince pie.
Hunter caught leaving private meditation retreat with dead pigs
The 29-year-old already had convictions for unlawful hunting.
Man in sexual relationship with 13-year-old caught trying to board plane to China
'My Dad found out and he wants to go to the police so u better stay away.'
Kiwis owe $1 billion more in tax than last year
The figures were revealed following news of a Nelson woman's "scheme to defeat the IRD".
Failed 'scheme to defeat the IRD': 'Staggering' effect on woman's finances
Mila Amber's plan to avoid a huge tax bill may have cost her dearly.
Judge foils $847,000 scheme to defeat IRD
The terms of the sale prevented the IRD from claiming hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Judge enters guilty plea on behalf of absent defendant
Judge says Harris’ absence showed “utter contempt” for the trial process.
'Stay out of trouble, keep your foot off the pedal': Judge's warning to teen driver who injured mates
One of his injured passengers needed staples to fix a hole in his head.