Nelson drug deal robbery: William Johns jailed after knife attack leaves victim maimed
The man’s attacker, William Netane Popoia Johns, 30, has now been sentenced in the Nelson District Court to…
Multi-vehicle crash on Nelson St causes major delays in central Auckland
Fire engines, ambulances, and police respond to a multi-vehicle collision on Nelson St. Photo / Sam Sherry One…
Nelson Asofa-Solomona confirms boxing switch, set to fight on January 16 in Brisbane
He described it as “feeling like a chore”, citing missing the last two NRL grand finals through suspension…
Kiwis and NRL star Nelson Asofa-Solomona to make switch to boxing
The Wellingtonian has shown plenty of boxing potential from his early foray into the ring. In 2023 Asofa-Solomona…
Fur seal pup surprises patrons by waddling into Richmond pub
A New Zealand fur seal pup caused a stir when it waddled into a pub in Richmond on…
Drunk Nelson motorist Ralph Smith 3.5 times the limit when he crashed, critically injured brother
The brothers, from Samoa, were in New Zealand on work visas to support family back home. Ralph Smith…
Society Insider: Dominic Bowden’s permanent move to Queenstown; Luke Kilworth, the 21-year-old Lodg CEO, choosing between tech millions and pro rugby
Dominic Bowden and Esther Cronin are enjoying their new life in Queenstown. The couple have travelled the world…
Mum moved from ‘uninhabitable’ Kāinga Ora home into second mouldy house
A Nelson mother whose Kāinga Ora home was declared “uninhabitable” after extensive mould was found in the roof…
Judge condemns ‘persistent violence’ as Shamah Riley jailed over Nelson supermarket assault
He said the victim’s physical injuries had healed but he still struggled emotionally. Shamah Riley during sentencing in…
NRL salary cap limits Warriors’ pursuit of Nelson Asofa-Solomona for 2026
Such a move might also work for Asofa-Solomona, who has lived in Australia for almost half his life.…
Twenty-eight new jobs announced for Nelson Hospital ED
Health New Zealand has announced 28 new staff will be added to the Nelson Hospital Emergency Department after…
Former refugee apologises with cash and letter after knife threat in Nelson
The relative said in a victim impact statement she believed he might one day act out his threat.…