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650 properties assessed after damaging floods in Nelson and Tasman
A number of homes in Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough are now uninhabitable.
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Evacuations under way as South Island lashed by heavy rain and flood threats
A state of emergency has been declared in Nelson and Tasman as rain batters the region.
Property Insider: Foodstuffs' $380m expansion with new Pak'nSave sites in the works
The biggest is a new application for a $100m Pak'nSave on reclaimed land in Takapuna.
Person dies after being run over by own vehicle
Police closed Lewis St at 10.45am for investigation.
Eligibility row erupts over five 'Year 14s' in college’s controversial First XV
The team have also faced criticism for a controversial try against Nelson College.
On the Up: South Island charity touch rugby festival champions mental health
The festival is taking place in six cities simultaneously on October 10.
'I have murdered someone': Son's confession after he 'snapped' and killed his mother
He confessed to hitting her with a crowbar and stabbing her in the chest.
Woman who set her own home alight rescued by heroic neighbour - then jailed
Kristle Manuel was unconscious in her burning Blenheim home when help arrived.
Property Insider: Next steps for Seascape tower but what of Shundi's big Tāmaki plans?
Icon took over the Seascape site on April 30; now in set-up/due diligence/review phase.
Nearly 7 times over the limit: Former NZ Idol judge Paul Ellis caught drink driving, living in his car
Former New York-based music exec Ellis told police he was living in his car in a park.
Property Insider: What could the future hold for ex-Auckland Star site? Architects explain champion Te Arai home design
'Somebody, please build something here – anything' debate on a site empty for 36 years.
Agents fined $35,000 after vendor suffers $73,000 loss on sale
The Real Estate Agents Disciplinary Tribunal ruling is seen as an unusual case.
Air NZ flight grounded, passenger reports smell of fuel
A passenger said they could smell fuel coming through the air vents.
Mother remembered for her 'infectious laugh' murdered by son in her home
Jennifer Sheehan's family said they couldn't comprehend what had happened.
Ex-Rebels member who killed a man, stabbed another, paroled after 2.5 years
George Pikaahu killed the RSE worker in a mass brawl involving about 50 people.
Man wanted his conviction quashed, saying he was sick, but appeal uncovered a bigger issue
A technical failure in the court resulted in the trial not being recorded or transcribed.
'Wounds that won’t heal': Grieving partner confronts driver who killed loving dad
Marty Wood was killed by a truck driver who drove through a stop sign.
Strong earthquake reported near Seddon
The quake was initially classified as moderate but has been upgraded.
'Not a great situation': Marlborough growers face tough wine season
Wine makers ask growers to leave some grapes unpicked in Marlborough.
Gang members use local gym for brutal bare-knuckle fights
Gym owner changes rules after private group booking used by gang.
Stranded: No timeline for Bluebridge ferry’s mechanical fix
'There's a lot of people sitting at the equestrian park in Blenheim, scrambling.'
Man charged with kidnapping baby after armed standoff with police
Police described it as a family harm incident.
Man in custody, baby recovered alive after overnight Blenheim hostage standoff
Police described it as a family harm incident.
Spate of crashes leave one dead, several injured and part of SH1 closed
Seven people have died in road crashes around the country since Wednesday.
Son revealed as murder-accused of woman found dead in her home
Jennifer Sheehan's family were left 'shocked and utterly lost for words' after her death.
Stranger danger alert: Schoolboy approached by couple in white van with tinted windows
Police want to find the 'suspicious' couple, ask Marlborough residents for help.
Not guilty: RNZAF aviator accused of sexually violating younger colleague
The aviator said the incident never happened.
Summer's first heat alerts issued as temperatures head for 30C
MetService has issued heat alerts for known hotspots, with warm nights keeping temps high.
RNZAF Leading Aircraftman accused of sexually violating younger colleague
The aviator said the incident never happened.