Latest from Nelson Region

Heavy rain could cause problems in Northland, Taranaki, Nelson, Tasman and Westland.

Fire crews were called to the scene of the incident in Nelson.

'He was saved by a sandwich, and the fact someone got up from their break to go looking.'

A young employee was left brain-damaged after he was overcome by toxic fumes.

The owner arranged to 'buy' the dredge but instead took it back without paying.

Data on fishing in fragile marine area in the South Island to remain confidential.

His second trip ended when he crashed his car into a bank and was flown to hospital.

Three women have protection orders out against the 22-year-old.

The squatter 'pestered friend' for the gun in order to shoot goats, he said.

Fruit quality woes could intensify as Cyclone Gabrielle hits premium growing regions.

'If every employee with a grievance behaved this way it would be carnage out there': Judge

Court reverses thinking after "absurd" fight over aircraft operating at Awaroa.

Carlos Davies hadn't driven that kind of truck and trailer before.

'People who come here having attacked a police officer can expect no leniency': Judge

Shoplifter with refined tastes will have to get used to prison food this year.

It took the victim complaining to the CAA before attacker ended up in court.

Teen robber who apologised to salon worker for armed robbery saved from going to prison.

Watching TV helped Gillian Bearman get a few tips in fighting her own court case.

The alleged stabbing happened in Rowling Loop, Lower Moutere about 4 this afternoon.

Nelson is among New Zealand cities currently under wet weather warning.

'He was a calculated and systematic thief who stole from us over a number of months'

"Parents observed many nights of tears and lack of sleep".

Firefighters from South Island airports trained with four new fire trucks from Austria.

Defence says court would struggle to find a case where one's reputation was more important

Psychiatric services can't care for man and police say no to bail so prison only option.

Judge says artist's troubled past is no excuse for the risk he posed to the public.

Teen runaway falls victim to convicted sex offender.

As the victim was on the phone, De Garnham slammed into the side of his vehicle.

"She doesn’t want to see you go to prison, but she wants you to get the help you need."