Latest from Nelson

'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.

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.

Government agrees to buyout deal with Nelson council

Owners of unliveable homes offered buyout deal similar to Cyclone Gabrielle one.

Rapist of young girl in railway station toilet block named

The offending was 'the stuff of nightmares' according to the Crown prosecutor.

'Targeted': Man burgled storm-damaged home three times

The city was in a state of emergency and the home was yellow-stickered.

Drunk and speeding on after school pick-up leads to solo dad's seventh conviction

Judge: 'I need to assess the risk you pose to people driving around with their children.'

Former high-flyer’s fall from grace into drugs and violence lands him in prison

'You have not suffered trauma like many who come before the criminal court'- Judge Rielly.