Latest from Nelson

Back-stabber: 'Cowardly attack’ on woman sees her rushed to hospital

'It was a cowardly stab to the back, and she never saw it coming' - Judge.

Weather: What happened to summer? More heavy rain, storms in chaotic forecast

It's a mixed bag of weather over the next few days.

10 days out from Xmas, what might Santa deliver?

Meteorologist says a break in the unsettled weather could be on the cards for Christmas.

Controversial lawyer Sue Grey requesting transcript of ‘virtual riot’ in court, tells of sitting in ‘very cold’ cell

Sue Grey was in a police cell after a judge removed her from the Nelson District Court.

'Virtual riot': Judge slams lawyer Sue Grey, orders investigation

Grey was placed under the custody of the court by a Nelson judge this morning.

The 'bad man': Children were so scared of burglar, they hid pocket money under their pillows

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

Man turned on uncle’s BBQ for warmth, then pooed on it and urinated in the fridge

He stole from his uncle as he slept, then left a disgusting mess.

Man fined for sending health worker violent video after Facebook spat

Violent video sent to health worker after she posted in support of vaccination.

Pot in the post: Man couriers cannabis to parents - the long nose of the law found it

"We've intercepted a package, do you know what it's about?" - police to sender.

Ruling lays to rest mystery that gripped town for seven years

'When someone takes their own life, hindsight is a cruel thing.'

Descent into chaos blamed on the company he kept

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

Man who strangled partner with baby nearby avoids prison 'by the skin of his teeth'

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

Woman found with weapons in her wardrobe, ammo in her handbag sentenced

After she was filmed at target practice, police moved in and made an arrest.

Police officer attacked after asking man to tip out his Bourbon and cola

The constable was left with a concussion, a cut lip and a black eye.

Three gang men arrested after alleged aggravated robbery

Three men have been arrested following an aggravated robbery as part of Operation Cobalt

Lone Ranger: Farmer appeals against conviction after horse killed on highway saying it ‘wasn’t a crime’

Farmer Luke King says the police and justice systems have been against him on all fronts.

Grieving dad given home detention for dealing LSD

Mark Frew's life descended into worse chaos when he learned his adult son had died.

Pregnant woman punched elderly motorist through his car window

She felt he had driven too close to her and her family at the supermarket.