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Home / Nelson & Tasman

Latest Nelson-Tasman region news

Father's grief as son's death in Auckland floods sparks safety push
Auckland

Father's grief as son's death in Auckland floods sparks safety push

Steve Miller now campaigns for locked manhole covers after his son's death.

26 Jan 04:00 PM
All Blacks

'Significant interest': NZR defends narrow criteria for next All Blacks coach

Candidates must have test experience, and be New Zealanders.

26 Jan 03:30 AM
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The contenders who fit NZR's All Blacks coaching criteria

NZ Rugby now want an All Blacks coach with proven test head-coaching time.

26 Jan 01:59 AM

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Robbed of summer: Wet, sun-starved January as forecasters tip warmer February
New Zealand

Robbed of summer: Wet, sun-starved January as forecasters tip warmer February

Niwa says most regions had under 85% of their usual January sunshine.

25 Jan 07:02 AM
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Coaching upheaval: Sir Wayne Smith leaving NZ Rugby post for new overseas role
All Blacks

Coaching upheaval: Sir Wayne Smith leaving NZ Rugby post for new overseas role

Wayne's new world: Smith 'blindsided' by ABs coach saga but his departure is coincidental.

24 Jan 05:02 PM
Raglan and the thong bikini: Are tiny togs a hot sand health hazard?
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Lifestyle

Raglan and the thong bikini: Are tiny togs a hot sand health hazard?

23 Jan 07:00 PM
Man caused mass evacuation during police standoff, threats to blow up his home
Crime

Man caused mass evacuation during police standoff, threats to blow up his home

23 Jan 01:33 AM
Police seek pair of witnesses to alleged late-night assault
New Zealand

Police seek pair of witnesses to alleged late-night assault

22 Jan 06:31 AM
'Absolute menace': Man repeatedly phoned woman and made sex noises, sent explicit videos
Crime

'Absolute menace': Man repeatedly phoned woman and made sex noises, sent explicit videos

21 Jan 07:00 PM
Fire crews rush to reports of flames at Auckland city hotel
Auckland

Fire crews rush to reports of flames at Auckland city hotel

Firefighters were directing water at the Hotel Grand Chancellor's upper facade.

21 Jan 08:17 AM
Police search for ute after pedestrian seriously hurt in Nelson hit-and-run
Crime

Police search for ute after pedestrian seriously hurt in Nelson hit-and-run

Police are seeking a grey double-cab ute with a snorkel that fled the scene.

21 Jan 01:20 AM
NZ’s best 10 city beaches have been named, but which will you vote as your winner?
Travel

NZ’s best 10 city beaches have been named, but which will you vote as your winner?

Voting is open for the country's top beaches across five categories. Which will you pick?

20 Jan 09:01 PM
Will Richie Mo'unga still return to the ABs now that Razor has gone?
All Blacks

Will Richie Mo'unga still return to the ABs now that Razor has gone?

Richie Mo’unga has signed an 18-month deal, commencing in July.

20 Jan 02:01 AM
Braddick shines in big shearing weekend
New Zealand

Braddick shines in big shearing weekend

Eketahuna shearer Hemi Braddick is closer to world champs after his first national win.

19 Jan 09:45 PM
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Within an hour of a teen turning 18, he critically stabbed a stranger in an alleyway
Crime

Within an hour of a teen turning 18, he critically stabbed a stranger in an alleyway

The victim said the stabbing felt like he was ‘being whipped with a piece of string’.

19 Jan 04:00 PM
Seatbelt bruises expose drunk, disqualified driver after crash he blamed on pregnant partner
Crime

Seatbelt bruises expose drunk, disqualified driver after crash he blamed on pregnant partner

Adam Hubac hit a bank and flipped his car, then told police his partner had been driving.

19 Jan 05:00 AM
Irish pundit: Robertson exit shatters All Blacks' 'system coach' myth
All Blacks

Irish pundit: Robertson exit shatters All Blacks' 'system coach' myth

Irish writer Gerry Thornley says NZR has ditched its 'coach from within' mantra.

19 Jan 02:01 AM
These are the 10 best family beaches in NZ, but which will you vote as number one?
Travel

These are the 10 best family beaches in NZ, but which will you vote as number one?

Voting is open in the Herald's annual Best Beach competition.

18 Jan 09:00 PM
'An amazing result': Missing tramper found alive in remote hut after search called off
New Zealand

'An amazing result': Missing tramper found alive in remote hut after search called off

Graham Garnett had been missing in Kahurangi National Park since December 30.

18 Jan 05:52 AM
Cape Brett track safety fears after diverted route forces trampers into deep water
New Zealand

Cape Brett track safety fears after diverted route forces trampers into deep water

Walkers now face steep steps to Oke Bay and tidal rock crossings on the route.

18 Jan 04:09 AM
Travel Alerts: Gold Coast pool parties, Queenstown luxury, food tours and epic bike adventures
Travel news

Travel Alerts: Gold Coast pool parties, Queenstown luxury, food tours and epic bike adventures

Poolside beats, alpine luxury, foodie walks and epic rides shape this season’s travel hits

17 Jan 05:30 PM
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Watch: Far North police pitch roles to waitlisted recruits
New Zealand

Watch: Far North police pitch roles to waitlisted recruits

Police say Canterbury is so full they are not taking any new recruits.

16 Jan 04:00 PM
Warm, mostly calm weekend ahead before northern rain moves in Monday
New Zealand

Warm, mostly calm weekend ahead before northern rain moves in Monday

Auckland, Hamilton and Kaitāia are forecast to reach warm highs of 26C.

16 Jan 04:00 PM
'Of the most appalling nature': Judge gives home detention to man who exported child abuse material
New Zealand

'Of the most appalling nature': Judge gives home detention to man who exported child abuse material

A 21-year-old had a six-year addiction to child exploitation material.

16 Jan 06:00 AM
Rescue underway for motorists trapped by slips in Waioweka Gorge storm
New Zealand

Rescue underway for motorists trapped by slips in Waioweka Gorge storm

Police urge worried relatives to call 105 and quote event number P065149924.

16 Jan 05:44 AM
Is Robbie Deans the answer as All Blacks coach after Robertson exit?
All Blacks

Is Robbie Deans the answer as All Blacks coach after Robertson exit?

Ex-NZR boss David Moffett says the organisation is 'in a bit of a mess' at the top.

15 Jan 11:56 PM
'A superpower in decline': World reacts to Scott Robertson’s All Blacks exit
All Blacks

'A superpower in decline': World reacts to Scott Robertson’s All Blacks exit

Global pundits warn the All Blacks' global brand is under threat.

15 Jan 09:00 PM
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All Blacks' next coach: Top contenders and why former coach may be the best option
All Blacks

All Blacks' next coach: Top contenders and why former coach may be the best option

Who is the person to replace Scott Robertson as the next All Blacks coach?

15 Jan 06:59 PM
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Gregor Paul: The day I knew Razor would be exiting the All Blacks
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Gregor Paul: The day I knew Razor would be exiting the All Blacks

OPINION: Scott Hansen was effectively running tactics while Robertson led the culture.

15 Jan 05:01 PM
Man jailed 12 years for stabbing stranger on train with smashed bottle
World

Man jailed 12 years for stabbing stranger on train with smashed bottle

The victim lost 40% of his blood and suffered heart and lung injuries in crazed attack.

15 Jan 04:00 AM
Watch: Tornadoes sweep across top of North Island in day of wild weather
New Zealand

Watch: Tornadoes sweep across top of North Island in day of wild weather

A large tornado was spotted tearing through a field in the Waikato community of Maihiihi.

14 Jan 08:28 PM
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'Socially isolated': Life parolee died just months after spending 30 years behind bars
New Zealand

'Socially isolated': Life parolee died just months after spending 30 years behind bars

Lee Kohiti took his life soon after expressing a desire to return to jail.

13 Jan 04:00 PM
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‘I freely admit it has been more challenging’: Seymour on charter schools push
New Zealand

‘I freely admit it has been more challenging’: Seymour on charter schools push

David Seymour says the authorisation board will be proactive in encouraging conversions.

13 Jan 04:00 PM
Skipper and Sealord fined after fisherman dies ‘alone and undignified’ at sea
New Zealand

Skipper and Sealord fined after fisherman dies ‘alone and undignified’ at sea

Sentencing court hears whānau had long sought answers as to 'what the hell went on?'

13 Jan 07:19 AM
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