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Home / Nelson & Tasman

Latest Nelson-Tasman region news

Fallen trees, power outages, travel disruption: Kiwis brace as overnight storm worsens
New Zealand

Fallen trees, power outages, travel disruption: Kiwis brace as overnight storm worsens

People are strongly urged to take this seriously and prepare now.

15 Feb 10:27 AM
New Zealand

Air NZ warns of flight disruption as wild winds set to lash Wellington

Winds above 50 knots and low cloud could see flights delayed or cancelled.

14 Feb 11:29 PM
New Zealand

'I felt utterly destroyed': Woman's life changed after being strangled by jealous ex

'My world was very small for a long time after the incident and I couldn’t function.'

14 Feb 11:00 PM

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Wild weather: Firefighters prepare for a heavier deluge tomorrow
New Zealand

Wild weather: Firefighters prepare for a heavier deluge tomorrow

Attention turns now to the East Coast, with heavy rain and warnings heading into Sunday.

14 Feb 05:06 AM
Barter to bust-up: Farmers fall out over digger-for-grazing deal
New Zealand

Barter to bust-up: Farmers fall out over digger-for-grazing deal

The barter deal ended badly when one farmer sent the other a large bill.

14 Feb 02:00 AM
Can AI show remorse? Judge catches arsonist using AI to pen apology letters
New Zealand

Can AI show remorse? Judge catches arsonist using AI to pen apology letters

14 Feb 12:00 AM
Eye surgeon who tried to kill landlord allowed back in Canterbury under strict watch
New Zealand

Eye surgeon who tried to kill landlord allowed back in Canterbury under strict watch

13 Feb 04:00 PM
Highlanders stun All Blacks-laden Crusaders in Joseph's fairy-tale opener
Super Rugby

Highlanders stun All Blacks-laden Crusaders in Joseph's fairy-tale opener

13 Feb 08:21 AM
Bryce Win tackles Young Farmer final and wedding prep
New Zealand

Bryce Win tackles Young Farmer final and wedding prep

13 Feb 02:05 AM
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The team looming as Super Rugby's big movers
Liam Napier
AnalysisLiam Napier

The team looming as Super Rugby's big movers

The Chiefs boast unrivalled depth as they chase a title defence.

12 Feb 04:01 AM
Union calls for urgent welfare check on crew stuck on former ferry Aratere
Wellington

Union calls for urgent welfare check on crew stuck on former ferry Aratere

Maritime Union wants Maritime NZ to board the ship and check crew welfare.

12 Feb 03:00 AM
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'I've made no attempt to hide anything': Speaker's property register errors deepen
New Zealand

'I've made no attempt to hide anything': Speaker's property register errors deepen

Gerry Brownlee has corrected 16 years of property declarations but inconsistencies remain.

11 Feb 11:01 PM
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Jonathan Ayling: These days, who doesn't hunger for hope?
Jonathan Ayling
OpinionJonathan Ayling

Jonathan Ayling: These days, who doesn't hunger for hope?

OPINION: Ash Wednesday's ash cross signals both human limits and the chance to repair.

11 Feb 04:00 PM
Super Rugby Selections: Which All Blacks are being rested for opening round?
Super Rugby

Super Rugby Selections: Which All Blacks are being rested for opening round?

Many new faces feature as the the Super Rugby teams have been named.

11 Feb 03:01 AM
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Star All Blacks lock ruled out of entire Highlanders season
Super Rugby

Star All Blacks lock ruled out of entire Highlanders season

Fabian Holland will also miss the All Blacks' three tests at home in July.

11 Feb 02:57 AM
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‘They should be underwriting it’: Publican stung by 3G switch-off bill
Telecommunications

‘They should be underwriting it’: Publican stung by 3G switch-off bill

By the end of April all three major telcos will have fully shut down 3G.

11 Feb 12:00 AM
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Gregor Paul: What the new All Blacks coach will want to see in Super Rugby
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Gregor Paul: What the new All Blacks coach will want to see in Super Rugby

Will Jordan's progress at fullback is pivotal to fixing the aerial issues.

10 Feb 01:25 AM
NZ Rhapzody, the new hop off the trial block
New Zealand

NZ Rhapzody, the new hop off the trial block

Clayton Hops has planted the variety on four Tasman farms, with 10ha this year.

09 Feb 09:25 PM
Coroner’s findings released after Highlanders star found dead in his bed aged 25
New Zealand

Coroner’s findings released after Highlanders star found dead in his bed aged 25

Connor Garden-Bachop retired for the night 'well and happy' on June 16, 2024.

09 Feb 08:23 PM
Full Super Rugby draw and results for 2026
Super Rugby

Full Super Rugby draw and results for 2026

All you need to know for the Super Rugby campaign.

09 Feb 01:55 AM
'Especially muggy': Incoming 'surge of humidity' as tropics start firing up
New Zealand

'Especially muggy': Incoming 'surge of humidity' as tropics start firing up

Kiwis are being told to prepare for 'especially muggy' conditions in the week ahead.

07 Feb 04:00 PM
NZ’s favourite beach revealed – as voted for by you
Travel

NZ’s favourite beach revealed – as voted for by you

Find out who came top in five categories, plus our overall winner.

07 Feb 04:00 PM
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From Twickenham flashpoint to 'hit job' claims: The untold story and new details of Scott Robertson's All Blacks exit
All Blacks

From Twickenham flashpoint to 'hit job' claims: The untold story and new details of Scott Robertson's All Blacks exit

'F*** it': Coaching box and comms, politics and players – why Razor's dream fell apart.

06 Feb 05:02 PM
A family, a farm and a coastal walk loved by thousands
New Zealand

A family, a farm and a coastal walk loved by thousands

The Stuart family gave up 200 hectares to plant a native forest beside the walkway.

06 Feb 04:00 PM
‘Bugger’: Pilot reacts after vintage plane skids into airport tyre barrier
New Zealand

‘Bugger’: Pilot reacts after vintage plane skids into airport tyre barrier

The Chipmunk plane's hard landing sparked a large emergency response.

05 Feb 11:57 PM
Small plane suffers a hard landing at Motueka Airport
New Zealand

Small plane suffers a hard landing at Motueka Airport

Police were called to Motueka Airport at around 11:15am after a hard landing by a small aircraft.

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05 Feb 10:41 PM
Sun for North Island holidaymakers as South braces for rain and cloud
New Zealand

Sun for North Island holidaymakers as South braces for rain and cloud

Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga and Napier are all set for mid to high 20s heat.

05 Feb 04:06 PM
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Kiwi vet jailed for possessing child abuse material in Australia faces deportation
New Zealand

Kiwi vet jailed for possessing child abuse material in Australia faces deportation

Police traced the offending after a tip-off led to a search of his home.

05 Feb 07:00 AM
Judge drops cannabis grower's electronic monitoring after lack of signal at his home
New Zealand

Judge drops cannabis grower's electronic monitoring after lack of signal at his home

'This is not a case where he had a light outcome,' says Barlow's lawyer, Sue Grey.

05 Feb 06:00 AM
'Who got drunk and cooked this chicken?': Mum sent ‘cremated’ roast chook through Milkrun
New Zealand

'Who got drunk and cooked this chicken?': Mum sent ‘cremated’ roast chook through Milkrun

'I hope someone did a prayer for it before cremating.'

05 Feb 06:00 AM
Rookie to leader: All Blacks breakout star wrestles with senior status
Super Rugby

Rookie to leader: All Blacks breakout star wrestles with senior status

Fabian Holland returns for 2026 as World Rugby's breakthrough player of the year.

04 Feb 09:15 PM
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Paul Lewis: Can the new All Blacks coach please bring a new style of play?
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Paul Lewis: Can the new All Blacks coach please bring a new style of play?

OPINION: The All Blacks need less flair and more grind from whoever gets the top job.

04 Feb 08:00 PM
One dead after crash in Tasman district
New Zealand

One dead after crash in Tasman district

Police were called to the scene around 8.25pm on Wednesday.

04 Feb 05:37 PM
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Society Insider: All the details from ex-Black Cap Adam Parore's Hokianga wedding; the Rich List heiress launching a music career
Lifestyle

Society Insider: All the details from ex-Black Cap Adam Parore's Hokianga wedding; the Rich List heiress launching a music career

PLUS: What happened at Chelsea Winstanley’s art fundraiser?

04 Feb 04:00 PM
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