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Murder victim farewelled
Antony Way - who was murdered in Australia last week - was farewelled in an emotional ceremony in Nelson this afternoon.
What price NZ? Land bid tests limits
The latest Chinese bid for the Crafar dairy farms is a key test for new rules on foreign ownership, reports Karyn Scherer
Nelson floods captured on film
Photos from the overnight flooding that forced evacuations in Nelson
Tasman rivers expected to rise
People living near rivers and streams in the Tasman District should be prepared for a rapid rise in water levels overnight, with heavier falls forecast to continue, Civil Defence says.
Weekend blitzes keep police busy
More than 1000 infringements were recorded by police during a blitz on drink driving over Easter at the top of the South Island.
Police appeal for information after stabbing
Nelson police are appealing for information after a man on crutches was repeatedly stabbed outside a police station.
Injured man stabbed outside police station
Nelson police are appealing to the public for information after a man on crutches was repeatedly stabbed outside a police station early this morning.
Father shot son, turned gun on self: police
A Nelson father critically injured his 37-year-old son when he shot him at close range at a family home in Tapawera before turning the gun on himself, police say.
Surfer's hand punctured during shark wrestle
A Nelson surfer suffered a deep puncture wound to his hand while wrestling a 2m shark during the weekend.