Nelson Region
'Grown fond of it' - Nelson sinkhole develops fanclub
A sinkhole in Nelson developed an "appreciation society" who asked the community for suggestions on how it could be used.
More whales die as pod re-strands 'very high on beach' for second night
Project Jonah had called for help in a post on Facebook to keep the whales "cool and calm" until high tide.
Whale pod may have to be euthanised: DOC
Thirty pilot whales remain stranded on Puponga Beach near Pakawau.
'Help me': Ranger describes agonising search for missing tramper
With the weather deteriorating, two DOC rangers had to pause their search until first light - one of the toughest decisions they ever had to make. Video
Slain officer chose to work last shift to help her team
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers said as a senior officer, Lyn Fleming did not have to work on the night she was killed.
Slain officer honoured for saving lives of many
Lyn Fleming was described as the matriarch of the Nelson Police Station, a woman who saved the lives of many.
Slain police officer Lyn Fleming to be farewelled with full honours today
Hundreds of people will gather in Nelson farewell the much loved mother, wife, friend and police officer. Video, Audio
Police honour slain officer with minute of silence
A funeral will be held for Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming in Nelson on Thursday.
Death of Nelson man in his home remains unexplained
The man has been named by police as 55-year-old Darren James Cook.
Police complete scene examination after Nelson man found dead
The man's death was being treated as unexplained, he appeared to have been dead for some time before being discovered Friday.
Police investigating body found in Nelson
The man's body was found during an unrelated visit to an address in Stoke.
Name suppression extended for man charged over police officer's death
A judge has agreed his name can be suppressed until his next court appearance in February.
Special service planned to farewell Nelson cop killed on duty
Beloved officer Lyn Fleming will be farewelled at a special service next Thursday at Nelson's Trafalgar Centre.
Group swept away in rip rescued by helicopter
Four people have been plucked from the rocks and a rip in a helicopter rescue after they were pulled away from the beach by strong tides at Cape Farewell.
First court appearance for man charged with murder over officer's death
The man accused of killing a police officer has been remanded in custody after appearing in the Nelson District Court.
Police critically injured after vehicle rammed
A police vehicle was hit by another vehicle during a gathering in Buxton Square Carpark, Nelson.
Nelson Hospital conditions 'unbearable' - staff
One worker says the building is decrepit and falling down around them.
Councillors receive abusive emails after Israel vote
They voted in favour of Nelson City Council boycotting businesses which operate in illegal Israeli settlements in Palestinian territories.
Evacuations after threats sent to Nelson schools
Police say the schools received "an email of a concerning nature".
Judge challenges mental impairment defence, jails man for historical sexual abuse
A judge has challenged a lawyer over claims that a sex offender's mental impairment meant he was less morally culpable for his actions.
