Latest Nelson-Tasman region news

650 properties assessed after damaging floods in Nelson and Tasman
A number of homes in Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough are now uninhabitable.

Opinion: Why French tactics could trouble All Blacks in Dunedin clash
While they rest key players, France has focused on a forward-heavy strategy.

18,800 people booked for NZICC; anaesthetists, ophthalmologists the latest
Anaesthetists to meet April 30-May 5, ophthalmologists November 5-9 next year.

Editorial: Bus drivers face daily fear of assault on the job
OPINION: In November, an Auckland driver whose ribs were fractured required hospital care.

Heavy rain warnings extended as front sits over central North Island
Rain started falling at the top of the country before dawn.

'A fictitious identity': Kiwi dad's desperate bid to see son in Aussie lands him in court
Dane Moule forged passports to travel between NZ, Australia and Fiji for three years.

$66m repair bill for Auckland apartments sparks court action
Two Victopia units face forced sale because of unpaid repair bills.

Letters: Do politicians know how bad our rural roads are?
OPINION: Seymour is a little fish in this big ocean, who knows how to swim with the tide.

What the putt? Why an Auckland golf course's future is sparking controversy
Locals, including Ryan Fox, oppose the plan, citing recreational loss.

Noble false widow spider establishes itself in New Zealand
One of the world’s most invasive arachnids is thriving in urban areas in Aotearoa.

'Apprehensive': Fears as fresh deluge forecast for storm-hit south
Saturated ground in flood-affected Tasman 'just can't take anymore', says deputy mayor.

Foodstuff supermarkets face salad shortages as storm delivers 'logistical hit'
Spinach, mesclun and other salad greens are currently in limited supply.

How Savea's position shapes the All Blacks' loose forward strategy
Three rookies are poised to debut as All Blacks ponder a reshuffle for first French test.

Warmer, wetter months ahead as tropical weather patterns impact NZ
'While cold snaps and frost will occur, they are expected to be less frequent than usual.'

Atmospheric river to swamp parts of northern NZ, flood-hit South Island braces for fresh deluge
Soldiers and Fire and Emergency rapid response teams are being sent to Tasman to help.

'Knew he was gone': Truck driver describes cyclist he'd hit lying on ground
A judge says the truck driver wasn't at fault, as the road markings lacked clarity.

Watch: The moment a young family loses new home in swollen raging river
Even the young children's teddy bears were washed away.

'Hysterics': Pet dog Shiva swept into drains during flooding found safe 24 hours later
The pet dog was sucked into the drainage system during the weekend's heavy rain event.

MetService warns of heavy rain for Nelson, Tasman amid flooding
Tasman expects up to 150mm of rain; Nelson forecasts 80-100mm.

Watch: 'Heartbreaking' – Noel Edmonds' $30m NZ estate flooded
The British TV star called the damage heartbreaking.

Fresh weather warnings issued for BoP
Up to 180mm of rain is expected in areas east of Whakatāne.

Data show more Kiwis struggling to pay bills, behind on mortgage payments
Those most affected by financial hardship are aged between 35 and 49.

Giant-killers: Liston College's dramatic rise in Auckland 1A rugby
Rotorua Boys' retained the Moascar Cup, defeating Napier 29-7 in wet conditions.

Storm-battered regions brace for more severe weather
Storm-hit areas face more rain and gales as the clean-up continues.

From the UK to Ngātīmoti: How Noel Edmonds spends his time in NZ
The TV host left stardom behind to run an 800-acre estate by the Motueka River.

Phil Gifford: Ian Foster was the worst-treated All Blacks coach of modern era
The unique challenges of Ian Foster and unpicking the biggest myth about the 1971 Lions.

‘Big character’: Community mourns farmer killed by tree in South Island floods
Lines' family have been growing hops in the region for about 170 years.