Latest from Nelson Region

Driver took police on 700km chase

Driver who took police on 700km car chase sentenced at Christchurch District Court

NZ's lure as the 'loneliest, loveliest land'

NZ's safety and natural beauty mean overseas tourists are flocking to our parks.

Fishermen found safe off Nelson

Men who failed to return from fishing trip to Delaware Bay found safe and well.

Kiwi cider company takes out top award

An independent NZ brewery's cider won one of ten trophy titles in London.

Drivers warned to expect wild weather

Grab the wet weather gear as rain is on its way, and high winds are set to hit.

Low-decile schools lag in teaching scheme

Low-decile schools are slowest to join new a scheme that funds extra teachers

5km diesel spill causes two crashes

Tasman police are urging motorists to avoid part of State Highway 6 due to a diesel spill.

Two-car crash on Suffolk Rd, Nelson

There appeared to be only minor injuries, a police spokeswoman said.

Alcohol sold to minors in police sting

Police called the result disappointing, saying no one should be selling alcohol to minors

Downpours predicted for many areas

Weather for Adele's concert tonight forecast to be worst of star's three Auckland dates.

Summer's encore: How your week looks

A warm, sunny week is expected across the North Island before the weather takes a turn for the worse on Friday.

Flight turned back after bird strike

An Air New Zealand flight was forced to turn around after striking a bird this morning.

Thousands of cannabis plants seized

Police executed the search warrants in an effort to reduce social harm from drugs.

Kiwis behind Awaroa Inlet campaign honoured

They helped raise more than $2 million to help secure a part of the Abel Tasman for the public.

'It was like we could breathe again'

The brother of a woman saved from Harwoods Hole has opened up on the tense wait.

Foreign driver body count still mounts

Families who have lost loved ones in crashes involving foreign drivers horrified at two more deaths.