Nelson Region
Six years for home-invasion rape
A Tongan orchard worker has gone to prison for six years for raping a Nelson woman as she slept next to her husband. Audio
Six years' jail for 'home invasion' rape
A man who raped a woman as she slept next to her husband at home has gone to prison for six years.
Claims Immigration NZ taken for ride
Lawyers representing two brothers found NOT guilty in New Zealand's first people trafficking trial say Immigration officials have been taken for a ride by the complainants in the case. Audio
People Trafficking case ends with not guilty verdicts
New Zealand's first people trafficking trial has ended with NOT guilty verdicts. Audio
Lawyer says human trafficking charge was never warranted
New Zealand's first ever people trafficking prosecution failed when a jury yesterday acquitted two men under charges brought under the Immigration Act. Audio
2015: A Year of Disability Issues
The final One in Five programme. From accessibility in the Christchurch rebuild to herding sheep with a disability. And from the IPC Athletics World Championships in Doha to running the New York… Audio, Gallery
Brothers cleared of human trafficking charges
Two brothers at the centre of New Zealand's first human trafficking case have been found not guilty.
A new road for West Coast and Nelson?
A plan for a new road linking the West Coast and Nelson-Tasman through part of the Kahurangi National Park is being put forward by the Buller District Council.
Drug convictions quashed by Supreme Court
A man convicted in a botched police undercover drugs bust has had his convictions quashed by the Supreme Court. Audio
Transparency of proposed Nelson road questioned
The Southern Link road could be a solution to Nelson's traffic congestion, but a Councillor is questioning whether the controversial project is being dealt with as transparently as it could be. Audio
Berry company critical of hepatitis scare response
A Nelson company that sells hundreds of tonnes of frozen berries a year want's to know why government officials are not giving more details about a hepatitis scare. Audio
From Nelson to Antartica
A treasure trove of personal items belonging to early Antarctic explorers - from equipment and food, to clothing and even toothbrushes are to be committed to canvas by Nelson artist Sean Garwood. He… Audio
Restaurant spied on foreign workers
Two restaurant workers who often did 70-plus hour weeks, were kept under surveillance by a camera hooked up to the owner's house, and given a tongue-lashing when he thought they were slacking off. Audio
'Royals for rent' pimping our produce?
Startling criticisms of the royal visit in a Sunday paper. Audio
Country's first human trafficking trial begins
Witnesses have started giving evidence in the country's first prosecution on charges of human trafficking. Audio
Three on trial in Nelson on people trafficking
The first case involving charges of human trafficking will begin in the High Court in Nelson today. Audio
Cellphone thrown at lawyer's head
A security review of courtrooms is needed after a Crown prosecutor was injured when someone threw a cellphone at her head, says the Law Society.
Drone shot at Nelson public event
Police in Nelson are investigating the shooting of a drone that was filming a packed public speedway event.
Playing Favourites with Philip Smith and David Straight
Philip Smith is the owner of landscape design company O2 Landscapes Ltd, and David Straight is a Christchurch-born photographer. They have created the new book, Vernacular: the Everyday Landscape of… Audio
$25,000 home deposite as lure to join law firm
A Nelson law firm is offering a 25 thousand dollar home deposit as a lure to sign up two new lawyers. Audio
