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It's robust and low-maintenance, built to withstand the very severe coastal environment.
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Tourist allegedly indecently assaulted women after asking for selfies at the beach
'Come and kiss me, kiss, kiss, kiss - just one kiss', he allegedly said to one woman.
'Very simple act' might have prevented handyman's electrocution
Hire a Hubby Craig Johnston was found lying motionless on the floor by the homeowner.
'Absolutely gutted': Nelson homicide victim remembered by loved ones
Whiri Barton died after an incident on Friday night, police are investigating.
Police name victim killed in Stoke, Nelson assault
Police were called to the scene on Orchard St in Stoke shortly after 7pm on Friday.
'I miss him every day': Son speaks after tradie electrocuted at work
An electrician is now defending WorkSafe charges following Craig Johnston's death.
Nelson council aiming ‘to do the right thing’ for slip-prone homes
Nelson City Council has offered to buy 10 threatened properties.
Electrician on trial after woman returned home to find tradie dead on kitchen floor
Craig Johnston was working on a rangehood when he suffered a lethal electric shock.
Retirement giant fined $37k after widow complained of husband's dementia care
Failure to make a sensory room available was the heart of the case, heard twice.
Gas station forecourt rapist appeals case
Lawyer Ethan Huda said the trial judge's comments caused an unfair trial.
The Great NZ Road Trip: Nelson to Wellington
Shayne Currie continues his journey and makes his way across the top of the South Island, from Nelson to Picton then on the ferry to Wellington. Video / NZ Herald
The Great NZ Road Trip: Greymouth to Nelson
Shayne Currie continues his journey and makes his way to the top of the South Island, arriving in Nelson from Greymouth. Video / NZ Herald
Embattled lawyer sued by her own clients
Gail Foster-Bohm and Andrew Corbin engaged Anjela Sharma about an IHC restructure.
Man returned to cafe to demand refund after girlfriend refused coffee
In a separate incident, he also assaulted someone with a teaspoon.
'Simply dreadful driving': Man jailed after speeding past police station while drunk
Regan Murphy has three pages of previous convictions.
Kapa haka funding is money well spent - MP
Kelvin Davis says the boost to Matatini is great for new kapa kids.
Disqualified driver caught behind the wheel was trying to settle teething baby
Desperate for sleep the dad put the baby in the car and went for a drive.
Teen sentenced for sexual abuse committed 'hundreds of times' over 18 months
Victim told court: 'I was only a little child when everything happened.'
Police nab wanted man after recognising him as they walked through mall
The man allegedly entered a dairy demanding money before fleeing with nothing.
Buyer beware: Why an auction house selling fakes can’t be stopped
A customer didn't want to pay up after learning $6000 worth of coins were fake.
How billion-dollar builder quadrupled annual revenue
"We don’t just move people around from project to project but let them put down roots."
Wanted for dangerous driving, man misses 24th call to court
The court has called Gaimhreadhan O'Coileain's case 24 times; now it is up to a JP.
Bungled boundary: Court resolves bitter feud between neighbours
Neighbour will have to pay $5000 for 25 square metre piece of land.
Man on family violence charges has a “defiant, hostile, victim-blaming” attitude
His name was suppressed, partly at the request of his victim who wants to move on.
Homeowner says dispute with neighbour over boundary led to minor heart attack
Barry McLeod claims his new neighbour is "trying to steal our land'.
The faces of the South Island's new leaders following blue election tidal wave
A new party returns to the South Island and several red seats flip.
'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.