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Home / Nelson & Tasman

Latest Nelson-Tasman region news

Duo biking around the world say NZ drivers are the most aggressive
New Zealand

Duo biking around the world say NZ drivers are the most aggressive

They spent 17 days cycling 1591km here and say they faced verbal abuse daily.

02 Mar 08:02 PM
All Blacks

Coaches call: Will the new All Blacks boss be named this week?

Scott Robertson's replacement could be named as early as Thursday.

02 Mar 04:17 AM
Sport

Kiwi flies into world top 10 at Hyrox

The former Air New Zealand flight attendant is now ranked ninth in the world.

02 Mar 03:01 AM

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Man withdrawn from methadone at 'dangerously rapid' rate later dies
New Zealand

Man withdrawn from methadone at 'dangerously rapid' rate later dies

A man was removed from methadone programme rapidly, and six weeks later he died.

02 Mar 01:43 AM
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After 34 years and $900m of projects, Teak Construction liquidated
Property

After 34 years and $900m of projects, Teak Construction liquidated

A high-profile Teak job was the $72m repair of the central Auckland Victopia apartments.

02 Mar 12:24 AM
On The Up: From Kāeo to the world - Sky-reading ace targets hang gliding glory in 2027
Sport

On The Up: From Kāeo to the world - Sky-reading ace targets hang gliding glory in 2027

01 Mar 10:00 PM
Mother jailed after ignoring driving ban 13 times, caught with children in the car
Crime

Mother jailed after ignoring driving ban 13 times, caught with children in the car

01 Mar 08:00 PM
Phil Gifford: Super Rugby’s balance of power suddenly looks very different
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Phil Gifford: Super Rugby’s balance of power suddenly looks very different

01 Mar 05:19 PM
Can the Hurricanes outdo the Warriors for crowd numbers in Napier?
New Zealand

Can the Hurricanes outdo the Warriors for crowd numbers in Napier?

01 Mar 05:00 PM
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Boutique winery bucks industry slump as Soho plots more overseas growth
Agribusiness

Boutique winery bucks industry slump as Soho plots more overseas growth

Expansion plans come as about 100,000 tonnes of grapes were left unpicked in 2025.

01 Mar 01:00 AM
'Tough as a parent': Carlos Spencer on emotional toll of son's stalled Blues dream
Super Rugby

'Tough as a parent': Carlos Spencer on emotional toll of son's stalled Blues dream

Carlos Spencer says his son’s injury setbacks have made parenting ‘quite emotional’.

27 Feb 07:01 PM
Summer to single digits: Cold blast brings autumn in with a 'bang'
New Zealand

Summer to single digits: Cold blast brings autumn in with a 'bang'

'It’s autumn coming in with a bit of a bang', said a MetService meteorologist.

27 Feb 02:53 AM
600 competitors, 6000 sheep: Golden Shears world champs return to Masterton
New Zealand

600 competitors, 6000 sheep: Golden Shears world champs return to Masterton

The championships will be held on March 4-7 at the town’s War Memorial Stadium.

26 Feb 09:18 PM
Severe thunderstorm watch issued as temperatures set to plunge
New Zealand

Severe thunderstorm watch issued as temperatures set to plunge

Thundery Friday on the cards for some North Islanders, as chilly start greets southerners.

26 Feb 07:42 PM
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From guinea pigs to pros: Chiefs' captains back history to repeat against Crusaders
New Zealand

From guinea pigs to pros: Chiefs' captains back history to repeat against Crusaders

Richard Turner recalls the Chiefs' 27-26 win over the Crusaders 30 years ago.

26 Feb 04:00 AM
'This is home for me': Wallabies great shuts down All Blacks coaching speculation
All Blacks

'This is home for me': Wallabies great shuts down All Blacks coaching speculation

The Brumbies' strong start this season ramped up speculation about Larkham's future.

25 Feb 11:13 PM
From workmate to defender: How Napier man won second national stockcar title
New Zealand

From workmate to defender: How Napier man won second national stockcar title

Caleb Ireland successfully defended his title, with a little help from a workmate.

25 Feb 09:41 PM
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Gregor Paul: The high-stakes risks for NZ Rugby as CEO search drags on
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Gregor Paul: The high-stakes risks for NZ Rugby as CEO search drags on

OPINION: A replacement for Mark Robinson was meant to be announced before Christmas.

25 Feb 05:01 PM
Beatings, whippings and food deprivation: Guardian admits manslaughter of boy after years of abuse
New Zealand

Beatings, whippings and food deprivation: Guardian admits manslaughter of boy after years of abuse

Pauline Timu admitted slapping, whipping and filming the boy as 'discipline'.

25 Feb 04:00 PM
Single-digit temperatures incoming as 'sharp cold front' brings autumn chill
New Zealand

Single-digit temperatures incoming as 'sharp cold front' brings autumn chill

South Island centres will see a 'real contrast in temperature'.

25 Feb 04:00 PM
Child who was allegedly unable to eat was seen 'searching for food off the floor'
New Zealand

Child who was allegedly unable to eat was seen 'searching for food off the floor'

A woman is charged with mistreating her child while the child was getting medical care.

25 Feb 04:00 AM
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Regional airline loans welcomed after soaring costs batter operators
Airlines

Regional airline loans welcomed after soaring costs batter operators

Carriers around the country may need a lifeline for the lifelines they provide.

25 Feb 03:59 AM
Trump snub: Gold-medalist ice-hockey team reject President's invite
Olympics

Trump snub: Gold-medalist ice-hockey team reject President's invite

Trump had already welcomed most of the gold-winning US men’s team to the White House.

25 Feb 01:31 AM
Nurses detail ‘unexplained incidents’ with child’s feeding and medication lines
New Zealand

Nurses detail ‘unexplained incidents’ with child’s feeding and medication lines

The child was allegedly mistreated by its mother while receiving medical care in hospital.

24 Feb 09:57 PM
Whopping weight of Whanganui newborn not a total surprise
New Zealand

Whopping weight of Whanganui newborn not a total surprise

'We were thinking, how much bigger would he be?'

24 Feb 02:00 AM
'Torn up:' Witness to e-bike crash says rider suddenly faceplanted onto road
Auckland

'Torn up:' Witness to e-bike crash says rider suddenly faceplanted onto road

A nurse and two doctors stopped to help the bleeding man.

23 Feb 05:00 PM
Grieving dolphin carrying dead calf prompts warning to keep clear in the Bay of Islands
New Zealand

Grieving dolphin carrying dead calf prompts warning to keep clear in the Bay of Islands

DoC says the mother may carry the dead calf for days or even weeks.

23 Feb 05:00 AM
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Disgraced lawyer who stole $375k from legal aid scheme struck off
New Zealand

Disgraced lawyer who stole $375k from legal aid scheme struck off

Disgraced Family Court lawyer Paulette Main has been struck off after a fraud conviction.

23 Feb 04:00 AM
Third person dies in hospital after SH1 crash near Blenheim
New Zealand

Third person dies in hospital after SH1 crash near Blenheim

Two people were airlifted to Wellington Hospital while a third was taken to Christchurch.

22 Feb 10:00 PM
Being a student is pricier than ever – does it pay off?
Business

Being a student is pricier than ever – does it pay off?

Students say loan support falls short of basic costs.

22 Feb 08:46 PM
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Editorial: Christchurch is a modern city we should all be proud of
Editorial

Editorial: Christchurch is a modern city we should all be proud of

OPINION: The Garden City is very different from the place it was a couple of deacedes ago.

22 Feb 04:00 PM
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Two people dead, three in critical condition after SH1 crash near Blenheim
New Zealand

Two people dead, three in critical condition after SH1 crash near Blenheim

Two people were airlifted to Wellington Hospital while a third was taken to Christchurch.

22 Feb 01:00 AM
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Job in Auckland but home in Mexico: Meet family taking remote work to extreme
Lifestyle

Job in Auckland but home in Mexico: Meet family taking remote work to extreme

'It does feel like I'm on holiday when compared to everyday life in New Zealand.'

21 Feb 08:00 PM
Three injured as serious crash shuts SH25 in Hauraki Plains
New Zealand

Three injured as serious crash shuts SH25 in Hauraki Plains

Traffic is being diverted while emergency services work at the scene, police say.

21 Feb 03:41 AM
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