Latest from Nelson

Diesel spray sparks trawler fire, Talley's to review maintenance procedures

Talleys is now actioning recommendations issued by the TAIC.

Repeat drink driver blames throat gargle for high alcohol reading

A night out playing darts while ill with sore throat ends in drink-drive conviction.

'I started shaking all over': Man scoops huge $1m scratchie prize

The man kept checking instructions on the ticket because he couldn't believe what he saw.

'Stressed and bewildered': Client risked losing home in debt dispute

The censure of two lawyers would be a reminder to ensure their conduct was not repeated.

'It was clear she was a 14-year-old child': Crown

Failure to find out teen's age before sex was the 'crux of the crime', court hears.

Man says delivery of divorce papers drove him to drink and drive...again

Drunk driver hit a parked car, then fled from police soon after his marriage ended.

If you can't pay good wages, don't be in business - hospo expert

Businesses have depended on low wages for decades, AUT academic says.

Motorcyclist spends $5000 in bid to get rid of $80 speeding ticket

'My son is looking up to me to do the right thing.'

Mongrel Mob member to judge: 'I accept your challenge, ma'am'

'Look in the mirror, look at your hand - make a fist and see how big it is' - Judge.

Live: 16 deaths, 4869 new cases; border worker testing to be dropped

Some families are being infected with Covid-19 for the third time.

Victim's mother tells sex offender he is 'yesterday's trash'

Parade of broken families confront former US Navy marine for his sex offences in court.

Maersk to start dedicated NZ coastal shipping service

Two-vessel service starts next month, will only operate in NZ waters.

Jailed for child abuse material: 'Incredibly warped mind' behind man's actions

Mother left sobbing after offender's dramatic exit from court.

Defence mumbled in Latin fails to impress judge

Defendant's Latin not up to scratch as supporter sent to the cells.

Tornados strike coastal town - 41 warnings as wild storm batters NZ

With 41 weather warnings and watches across NZ, forecasters warn of a stormy night.

Wild weather: Flooding threatens homes, 21,500 lightning strikes in 12 hours

Tornadoes are possible and winds could damage trees and power lines, forecaster warns.

Tornado rips through home; risk of more as wild weather lashes NZ

"It lasted 30 seconds but that 30 seconds was absolutely terrifying to say the least."

Joanne Ingham's two sons 'deeply saddened' after her sudden death in motel

Ex-husband preparing to fly from Malaysia to support their two sons.