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Home / Nelson & Tasman

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Upset teen raped by the adult she sought comfort from after a break-up
Crime

Upset teen raped by the adult she sought comfort from after a break-up

Mohammed Aziz fled overseas after giving DNA but was arrested at Auckland Airport.

05 May 06:00 AM
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'Have I been hit by a car?': Cop mown down in Nelson carpark gives first public account at murder trial

Senior Sergeant Adam Ramsay described being thrown 8m by a vehicle.

05 May 04:45 AM
Business

Interislander almost doubles fuel surcharge for commercial vehicles

'I absolutely think it's going to keep going up': Truck fuel surcharge doubles to 54.4%.

04 May 10:37 PM

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First XV wrap: This Auckland school has made an early statement
School Rugby

First XV wrap: This Auckland school has made an early statement

The contest suggested they will seldom be out-muscled, out-run or out-thought this season.

04 May 09:30 PM
Woman had one request before surgery - but it was ignored and no one told her
New Zealand

Woman had one request before surgery - but it was ignored and no one told her

The anaesthetist said he didn't think it was important enough to tell her about the drug.

04 May 07:00 AM
Jury shown CCTV footage of slain policewoman Lyn Fleming's alleged murder as trial begins
New Zealand

Jury shown CCTV footage of slain policewoman Lyn Fleming's alleged murder as trial begins

04 May 04:15 AM
Big NZ First donors argue for tax breaks to save 'unsustainable' racing industry
New Zealand

Big NZ First donors argue for tax breaks to save 'unsustainable' racing industry

03 May 10:44 PM
Phil Gifford: 'It will be all about the money' – The battle to host future Super Rounds
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Phil Gifford: 'It will be all about the money' – The battle to host future Super Rounds

03 May 10:00 PM
12 hours eating, drinking and exploring in ever-evolving Christchurch
Travel

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03 May 07:00 PM
Baby’s ‘preventable’ death followed missed Well-Child checks, parents' 'deep mistrust'
New Zealand

Baby’s ‘preventable’ death followed missed Well-Child checks, parents' 'deep mistrust'

By his death at 11 weeks, Azariah Levi weighed about 3kg, similar to a newborn.

03 May 05:00 PM
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'People don’t like a strong woman': Collins bows out after 24 years in politics
Politics

'People don’t like a strong woman': Collins bows out after 24 years in politics

She says Christopher Luxon has been her best boss in all her years in Parliament.

03 May 05:00 PM
Body found in Motueka Valley search for missing man Nathan Green
New Zealand

Body found in Motueka Valley search for missing man Nathan Green

The 52-year-old was last seen on April 14 in the Herring Stream Rd area.

03 May 05:47 AM
Has ABs jersey lost its aura as more Kiwis chase overseas opportunities?
All Blacks

Has ABs jersey lost its aura as more Kiwis chase overseas opportunities?

Brendan Laney believes the pull of the All Blacks jersey is not what it once was.

03 May 02:29 AM
From fireball to courtroom: Judge backs avionics firm over Cessna blaze
New Zealand

From fireball to courtroom: Judge backs avionics firm over Cessna blaze

Engineer James Ferguson ran from the hangar with his overalls on fire.

02 May 11:35 PM
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Father deported to New Zealand after run of offences, leaving family in Australia
New Zealand

Father deported to New Zealand after run of offences, leaving family in Australia

The man claimed his offending was fuelled by his involvement in a gang.

02 May 01:00 AM
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Inside the high-paced, dynamic broadcast team that brings live rugby direct to your lounge
Sport

Inside the high-paced, dynamic broadcast team that brings live rugby direct to your lounge

The Herald went behind the scenes with Sky Sport at Super Round.

02 May 12:00 AM
A quiet man in focus: The life and legacy of photographer Jason Oxenham
Auckland

A quiet man in focus: The life and legacy of photographer Jason Oxenham

Herald photojournalist Jason Oxenham, 56, has died after living with cancer.

01 May 05:00 PM
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Advice for parents - from the new principal of Diocesan School for Girls
New Zealand

Advice for parents - from the new principal of Diocesan School for Girls

Sandra Hastie has plans for Dio - she's a fan of flexible hours and creative subjects.

01 May 05:00 PM
Faingaʻanuku v Kirifi: All you need to know about Super Rugby round 12
Super Rugby

Faingaʻanuku v Kirifi: All you need to know about Super Rugby round 12

Everything you need to know for the weekend's action, with five games taking place.

30 Apr 09:00 PM
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Blues launch bold bid to snatch Super Round from Christchurch
Super Rugby

Blues launch bold bid to snatch Super Round from Christchurch

Christchurch is no longer the only city vying to stage Super Round next year.

30 Apr 07:01 PM
'A perk to have': Why Leicester Fainga'anuku has embraced hybrid model
Super Rugby

'A perk to have': Why Leicester Fainga'anuku has embraced hybrid model

Fainga'anuku has made one start on the wing this year. Friday will be his second at No 7.

30 Apr 06:05 PM
'Sideways or down': Fragile house price rise risks stalling - expert
Business

'Sideways or down': Fragile house price rise risks stalling - expert

National property values are now 16.8% below the January 2022 peak of $972,643.

30 Apr 01:00 PM
Loud explosions as forklift catches fire at Port Nelson
New Zealand

Loud explosions as forklift catches fire at Port Nelson

Firefighters are working to contain the oil and diesel runoff.

30 Apr 06:28 AM
'Difficult decision': Talley’s to shut Westport fish processing, cut 92 roles
Companies

'Difficult decision': Talley’s to shut Westport fish processing, cut 92 roles

Talley's Seafood says May 15 will be the last day for processing at the site.

30 Apr 05:13 AM
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NZ's busiest builders: Top 10 ranked by biggest jobs started in 2025
Property

NZ's busiest builders: Top 10 ranked by biggest jobs started in 2025

Who owns the companies and where the projects are located.

29 Apr 05:00 PM
'I wish I could swap places with my brother': Sister jailed after 10-year-old died in crash
New Zealand

'I wish I could swap places with my brother': Sister jailed after 10-year-old died in crash

Kaci Tauroa's 'prolonged course of very bad driving' resulted in a deadly crash on SH1.

29 Apr 07:00 AM
‘Formidable’ El Niño could flip NZ’s winter on its head
New Zealand

‘Formidable’ El Niño could flip NZ’s winter on its head

Winter’s on the way, but it might not follow the script.

29 Apr 05:00 AM
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First XV power rankings: Which schools will lead the way in each region
School Rugby

First XV power rankings: Which schools will lead the way in each region

Who to look out for on the First XV front over the next four months.

28 Apr 09:01 PM
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Chaos theory: How the Fainga’anuku experiment could fit into Dave Rennie’s plans – Gregor Paul
All Blacks

Chaos theory: How the Fainga’anuku experiment could fit into Dave Rennie’s plans – Gregor Paul

OPINION: A 7-1 bench split with Leicester Fainga’anuku and Damian McKenzie has potential.

28 Apr 05:01 PM
Rugby league hopeful, 22, urges others to act fast after stage 4 cancer shock
Sport

Rugby league hopeful, 22, urges others to act fast after stage 4 cancer shock

Doctors first gave Jay Barnett just a 25% chance of surviving for five years.

28 Apr 07:33 AM
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Super Round review: What it was like to be a fan at Christchurch's new stadium
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Super Round review: What it was like to be a fan at Christchurch's new stadium

OPINION: Liam Napier looks at the good and the bad in Christchurch's new stadium.

28 Apr 05:01 AM
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All Blacks watch: The outsiders contending for Dave Rennie's call
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All Blacks watch: The outsiders contending for Dave Rennie's call

OPINION: The ABs coach plans to take more than 40 All Blacks on tour to South Africa.

27 Apr 11:00 PM
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NZ's rising supermarket stars: 10 owners share secrets of the grocery game
Retail

NZ's rising supermarket stars: 10 owners share secrets of the grocery game

The long road to owning a supermarket: Why these grocers went all in.

27 Apr 08:35 PM
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Phil Gifford: The Super Rugby side that showed they are title favourites
Phil Gifford
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Phil Gifford: The Super Rugby side that showed they are title favourites

OPINION: Sellout crowds at One NZ Stadium reflected Christchurch's pride and resilience.

26 Apr 06:00 PM
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