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Home / Nelson & Tasman

Latest Nelson-Tasman region news

Te Mātuku launches whānau voice report series to guide health decisions
Kahu

Te Mātuku launches whānau voice report series to guide health decisions

The reports provide a grassroots view of what communities need most.

24 Sep 02:28 AM
Christchurch

Fallen officer Lyn Fleming to be remembered by police colleagues

Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming will be the 34th name read from the Roll of Honour.

24 Sep 12:51 AM
New Zealand

Heavy rain and storms set to batter northern North Island

Thunderstorms and localised downpours are expected across Northland this morning.

23 Sep 05:00 PM

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Discover 2026 holiday packages from Europe to the South Pacific

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22 Sep 05:57 PM
'Weather rollercoaster': Heavy rain warnings in place for multiple regions
New Zealand

'Weather rollercoaster': Heavy rain warnings in place for multiple regions

Northland, Auckland and Bay of Plenty face downpours through to Wednesday.

22 Sep 05:00 PM
Unlicensed to drill: Patient recalls 'bizarre' encounter with unqualified dentist
New Zealand

Unlicensed to drill: Patient recalls 'bizarre' encounter with unqualified dentist

22 Sep 07:00 AM
Southern Ocean low, subtropical 'plume of moisture': Waves of rain to lash school holidays
New Zealand

Southern Ocean low, subtropical 'plume of moisture': Waves of rain to lash school holidays

22 Sep 04:18 AM
On The Up: The historic Kiwi archer with huge ambitions
Sport

On The Up: The historic Kiwi archer with huge ambitions

22 Sep 12:06 AM
Editorial: AC/DC, Katy Perry, Oasis all have one thing in common - and it's not NZ
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Editorial: AC/DC, Katy Perry, Oasis all have one thing in common - and it's not NZ

21 Sep 05:00 PM
Hardship on both sides: The unusual tenancy battle leaving a landlord and her tenants in turmoil
New Zealand

Hardship on both sides: The unusual tenancy battle leaving a landlord and her tenants in turmoil

The woman was assaulted overseas and wanted to move back into her newly tenanted home.

21 Sep 12:00 AM
Wild weather leaves hundreds without power in Canterbury and Wellington
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Wild weather leaves hundreds without power in Canterbury and Wellington

Strong wind and heavy rain warnings are in place over the South Island this weekend.

20 Sep 10:34 PM
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Simon Wilson's Love this City: Density, sewage, term limits and quotes of the week
New Zealand

Simon Wilson's Love this City: Density, sewage, term limits and quotes of the week

Opinion: Why Brown says greenfields growth is bad for Auckland’s future.

19 Sep 05:00 PM
NZ city's economy in a 'hole', says mayor, as hundreds of jobs vanish
New Zealand

NZ city's economy in a 'hole', says mayor, as hundreds of jobs vanish

Nick Smith says 'over 500' jobs will be lost with the closures of the past three months.

19 Sep 03:18 AM
Kitchen Things' Napier and Nelson stores to close this weekend
New Zealand

Kitchen Things' Napier and Nelson stores to close this weekend

The upmarket appliance retailer and related firms owe 396 creditors more than $16.6m.

19 Sep 02:01 AM
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First XV rugby: Herald’s annual awards
School Rugby

First XV rugby: Herald’s annual awards

Covering the latest developments in schools rugby.

18 Sep 07:31 PM
Windcave, Auror among the big winners as the American Chamber of Commerce honours top Kiwi firms
Technology

Windcave, Auror among the big winners as the American Chamber of Commerce honours top Kiwi firms

AmCham exec warns tariffs could be the new normal, even post-Trump.

18 Sep 05:00 PM
'Just another kick in the guts': Nelson mayor on Proper Crisps closure plan
New Zealand

'Just another kick in the guts': Nelson mayor on Proper Crisps closure plan

Production may shift to Griffin’s Wiri site from late 2027 into early 2028.

18 Sep 06:42 AM
Phil ‘Bear’ Reweti fighting for Māori voice
Kahu

Phil ‘Bear’ Reweti fighting for Māori voice

It is a change he has campaigned for across the past three elections.

17 Sep 11:00 PM
Cost of living pressures keep households pessimistic in confidence survey
Business

Cost of living pressures keep households pessimistic in confidence survey

Lower-income households remain hardest hit as essentials eat up pay.

17 Sep 03:33 AM
'Sad to say goodbye': Award-winning craft brewer set to close
Business

'Sad to say goodbye': Award-winning craft brewer set to close

Motueka-based Hop Federation's closure is another blow for the NZ brewing industry.

17 Sep 02:20 AM
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UPDATED: Where does Wellington disaster sit in rankings of every ABs v Boks test ever played?
All Blacks

UPDATED: Where does Wellington disaster sit in rankings of every ABs v Boks test ever played?

Ranking all 108 test matches played between the All Blacks and the Springboks.

16 Sep 05:26 AM
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Councils push for KiwiSaver contributions but Govt shuts door
KiwiSaver

Councils push for KiwiSaver contributions but Govt shuts door

Councillors are classed as contractors, so miss out on KiwiSaver top-ups.

15 Sep 08:00 PM
From Mandela to Motown: Soweto Gospel Choir bringing powerful new show to NZ stages
Entertainment

From Mandela to Motown: Soweto Gospel Choir bringing powerful new show to NZ stages

The tour opens in Hamilton on March 28, before shows in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.

15 Sep 10:01 AM
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‘This is a case about reputation’: Talley’s defamation case against TVNZ begins
Media and marketing

‘This is a case about reputation’: Talley’s defamation case against TVNZ begins

The six contested TVNZ stories all led the 6pm bulletin between 2021 and 2022.

15 Sep 05:01 AM
Travel Alerts: Celebrate culture, cuisine and cycling across New Zealand
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Travel Alerts: Celebrate culture, cuisine and cycling across New Zealand

Spring brings festivals, food, art and wine experiences.

13 Sep 06:32 PM
Vengeful, jealous and angry: Man who attacked his girlfriends to remain under supervision
New Zealand

Vengeful, jealous and angry: Man who attacked his girlfriends to remain under supervision

Kaelmn Waho is a high-risk offender who will be monitored by Corrections until 2029.

13 Sep 04:00 AM
Severe winds and thunderstorms set to batter parts of NZ this weekend
New Zealand

Severe winds and thunderstorms set to batter parts of NZ this weekend

MetService warns gusts could reach 110km/h alongside heavy rain.

12 Sep 05:00 PM
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'It’s remarkable': Memorial seat lost in floods turns up across strait months later
New Zealand

'It’s remarkable': Memorial seat lost in floods turns up across strait months later

Jack Robertson’s mother says the chair now faces the island where family are buried.

12 Sep 08:00 AM
Ever wanted to taste ice-cream for a job? Now you can
Travel

Ever wanted to taste ice-cream for a job? Now you can

Air NZ is offering a delicious opportunity to three lucky people.

11 Sep 05:00 PM
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Society Insider: All Black Will Jordan’s double celebration; Sir John Kirwan's sweet new business
Lifestyle

Society Insider: All Black Will Jordan’s double celebration; Sir John Kirwan's sweet new business

Plus, the Kiwi tech entrepreneurs taking on Silicon Valley.

11 Sep 12:26 AM
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How Auckland First XVs dominate national selection, despite not making Top Four
School Rugby

How Auckland First XVs dominate national selection, despite not making Top Four

Auckland provides 10 of the 26 players named in the New Zealand Schools squad.

10 Sep 10:01 PM
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Winery’s after-work sampling session ends in tragedy as young staff member dies in crash
New Zealand

Winery’s after-work sampling session ends in tragedy as young staff member dies in crash

Daniel Oyaga died in a high-speed crash in 2022 after finishing work at a Tasman winery.

10 Sep 07:20 PM
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Education civil war? Why principals are split on plans to scrap NCEA
New Zealand

Education civil war? Why principals are split on plans to scrap NCEA

A coalition of 64 principals from largely wealthy schools is backing plans to scrap NCEA.

10 Sep 05:00 PM
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Gas, low hydro, weigh on NZ wholesale electricity market
Energy

Gas, low hydro, weigh on NZ wholesale electricity market

Wholesale electricity is trading near $200/MWh, up on the long-term winter average.

10 Sep 05:00 AM
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