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Home / Nelson & Tasman

Latest Nelson-Tasman region news

Cat 2 cyclone to hit north this weekend, 20hrs of heavy rain to fall on saturated Northland
New Zealand

Cat 2 cyclone to hit north this weekend, 20hrs of heavy rain to fall on saturated Northland

MetService says the cyclone is set to intensify in coming days.

06 Apr 08:14 PM
New Zealand

Subtropical low set to lash NZ with heavy rain and gales as cyclones tracked

Forecasters are watching tropical cyclones Maila and Vaianu in the Pacific.

06 Apr 03:20 AM
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Phil Gifford: How the Crusaders built a fortress at a home they never wanted

The Hurricanes top the table despite being the only side to play six games.

05 Apr 06:01 PM

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Gregor Paul: Captaincy call – what Rennie's decision on Savea and Barrett means for ABs future
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Gregor Paul: Captaincy call – what Rennie's decision on Savea and Barrett means for ABs future

OPINION: Scott Barrett is likely to shift to a bruising breakdown role under Dave Rennie.

04 Apr 05:01 PM
One dead, one injured after two-car crash near Motueka
New Zealand

One dead, one injured after two-car crash near Motueka

One person died at the scene of the crash, police say.

03 Apr 06:48 PM
'No footprint': Extent of man's child exploitation offending might never be known
Crime

'No footprint': Extent of man's child exploitation offending might never be known

03 Apr 05:00 AM
Goodbye, Addington: The best and worst moments of the post-quake scaffolding stadium
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Christchurch

Goodbye, Addington: The best and worst moments of the post-quake scaffolding stadium

02 Apr 08:00 PM
'This is the offending you do when no one is watching': Crown sums up medical child abuse case
Crime

'This is the offending you do when no one is watching': Crown sums up medical child abuse case

02 Apr 05:00 AM
Māori All Black Shane Christie died with brain disease linked to head knocks
New Zealand

Māori All Black Shane Christie died with brain disease linked to head knocks

02 Apr 04:00 AM
Ex NRL star to debut, Crusaders farewell temporary home: All you need to know about Super Rugby round eight
Super Rugby

Ex NRL star to debut, Crusaders farewell temporary home: All you need to know about Super Rugby round eight

Everything you need to know for the weekend's action, with just three games being played.

01 Apr 08:30 PM
Survival of man missing from Interislander ferry 'extremely unlikely', police say
New Zealand

Survival of man missing from Interislander ferry 'extremely unlikely', police say

CCTV footage shows the man went into the water just after 11pm on Tuesday.

01 Apr 06:19 AM
'There is hope for humanity': Stranger returns $1300 cash to grateful couple
Entertainment

'There is hope for humanity': Stranger returns $1300 cash to grateful couple

Westpac’s Blenheim branch thanked the man with a king-size block of chocolate.

01 Apr 03:16 AM
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How close Ardie Savea came to quitting the All Blacks
All Blacks

How close Ardie Savea came to quitting the All Blacks

Ardie Savea asked to quit his NZR deal, saying he needed a break from the game.

31 Mar 04:01 PM
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Selling a Parnell townhouse for $150,000 seen as best deal
Property

Selling a Parnell townhouse for $150,000 seen as best deal

Townhouse owners fear costs from a ground rent review by Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei Whai Rawa.

31 Mar 03:00 AM
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Paul Lewis: The loose forward who reveals depth in All Blacks stock
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Paul Lewis: The loose forward who reveals depth in All Blacks stock

Ardie Savea is the front runner as No 7 for the All Blacks.

31 Mar 02:01 AM
Bluebridge ferry chaos adds $500 to cost of each student's regatta trip
New Zealand

Bluebridge ferry chaos adds $500 to cost of each student's regatta trip

BlueBridge's Connemara has been out of service for nine days so far.

30 Mar 05:52 AM
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Celebrity homes and coastal retreats: The South Island properties we obsessed over
Property

Celebrity homes and coastal retreats: The South Island properties we obsessed over

A former manor visited by a royal and Kim Dotcom's old mansion also drew plenty of clicks.

30 Mar 03:00 AM
Who keeps littering all these Kiwi wine bottles in English country lanes?
Lifestyle

Who keeps littering all these Kiwi wine bottles in English country lanes?

A local farmer has collected up to 48 discarded bottles in a single day.

30 Mar 02:28 AM
‘A true legend’: Speedway community mourns racer after fatal Dunedin crash
New Zealand

‘A true legend’: Speedway community mourns racer after fatal Dunedin crash

Paul Simon died at the scene despite efforts from emergency services.

29 Mar 08:23 PM
'Pretty gutted': Crusaders prop Tamaiti Williams sidelined by spinal infection
Super Rugby

'Pretty gutted': Crusaders prop Tamaiti Williams sidelined by spinal infection

Tamaiti Williams is in hospital with a spinal infection called discitis.

29 Mar 08:19 PM
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'Unacceptable': 125 teachers in inappropriate relationships with students over last 20 years
New Zealand

'Unacceptable': 125 teachers in inappropriate relationships with students over last 20 years

The cases involve pregnancies, marriage, sexting, and grooming.

29 Mar 06:37 PM
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Phil Gifford: The hospital visits that showed Jason Ryan's true character
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OpinionPhil Gifford

Phil Gifford: The hospital visits that showed Jason Ryan's true character

As a young man, an All Blacks assistant showed his loyalty with visits to an injured mate.

29 Mar 05:01 PM
Auckland Airport fog restrictions lifted
Auckland

Auckland Airport fog restrictions lifted

Morning fog caused widespread travel disruption for both arriving and departing flights.

28 Mar 10:32 PM
Birdie, eagle, takahē: Beloved golf course to be sanctuary for one of NZ's most endangered birds
New Zealand

Birdie, eagle, takahē: Beloved golf course to be sanctuary for one of NZ's most endangered birds

The 2530ha Cape Sanctuary now has 18 takahē with a permit for up to 100.

27 Mar 05:00 PM
'Shockingly high reading': Drunk driver five times over limit arrested
New Zealand

'Shockingly high reading': Drunk driver five times over limit arrested

It took three police units to locate the driver, who denied drinking.

27 Mar 08:38 AM
‘She never came back’: Detective details mother’s response to police search
Crime

‘She never came back’: Detective details mother’s response to police search

The woman is accused of intentionally making her child sick.

27 Mar 03:00 AM
Auckland Council maps bold plan for a global innovation hub
Project Auckland

Auckland Council maps bold plan for a global innovation hub

Auckland's koru-shaped innovation district links Wynyard Quarter to Newmarket.

26 Mar 03:59 PM
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Auckland has the assets, but gaps are holding the city back - EMA
Project Auckland

Auckland has the assets, but gaps are holding the city back - EMA

The EMA estimates poor planning and congestion cost Auckland $1.3b a year.

26 Mar 03:59 PM
Which regions could be hit next as red rain warnings loom?
New Zealand

Which regions could be hit next as red rain warnings loom?

Tauranga, Coromandel and Tasman face likely upgrades to red rain warnings.

26 Mar 08:52 AM
'Significant event' to hit Tasman as subtropical storm moves to South Island
New Zealand

'Significant event' to hit Tasman as subtropical storm moves to South Island

Heavy rain, strong gusty winds and flood risk warnings as subtropical storm shifts south.

26 Mar 06:43 AM
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'They just get on and play': CNI schools embrace cameras as Auckland holds out
School Rugby

'They just get on and play': CNI schools embrace cameras as Auckland holds out

All 54 CNI First XV games will stream free on Māori+ YouTube this season.

25 Mar 05:01 PM
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Maadi Regatta finals picture takes shape after day of high-stakes racing
Sport

Maadi Regatta finals picture takes shape after day of high-stakes racing

Both Maadi Cup repechages saw South Island champions lead from start to finish.

25 Mar 04:20 PM
Son of an All Blacks star set for new starting role: All you need to know about Super Rugby round seven
Super Rugby

Son of an All Blacks star set for new starting role: All you need to know about Super Rugby round seven

Everything you need to know for the weekend's action, with several new roles for players.

25 Mar 04:01 PM
'Rude and highly insulting': Lawyer fined for berating client in 'moralising lecture'
New Zealand

'Rude and highly insulting': Lawyer fined for berating client in 'moralising lecture'

The man said he was left distressed and humiliated by Richard Keam's lecture.

25 Mar 06:00 AM
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