Latest from Nelson

Why NZ towns may need to move as severe weather worsens
Towns like Nelson and Motueka were devastated by heavy rainfall last month.

Coroner expresses ‘deep concerns’ after man dies waiting for ambulance despite five calls to 111
St John has apologised 'unreservedly' for the distress caused to Wenyi Chen's family.

The rise of Rosmini's 'Horse': Young star gallops to scoring benchmark
Braden Morley scored 30 points in Rosmini’s 40-7 win over Massey High.

'The man I once trusted violently raped me': Man jailed for attacking ex-wife next to sleeping child
The man apologised to his victim, but pleaded not guilty.

'Magic mix': NZ Youth Choir's stunning win at European competition
The choir hit a high note in their first European tour since the pandemic.

Leaked memo reveals bed cuts in Wellington maternity wards
Wellington Hospital will cut beds in gynecology and maternity wards.

Community rallies after worst Motueka deluge in 150 years
Locals 'turned out and dug deep', raising funds to support neighbours.

Craig Mcilroy: Balancing flood resilience with community recreation
OPINION: The project plans to expand flood storage to 550 million litres.

'No bad blood': Inmate apologises for shanking prison officer
The guard was lured from his office and then attacked by the prisoner.

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.

'Ride a bike properly': Driver who left injured cyclist on the road claims he was the victim
Callum Anderson drove off without checking on cyclist who was bleeding and concussed.

Thunderstorm risk for top half of the North Island, heavy rain watch for Wairoa
A thunderstorm has already popped up in Taranaki, which suffered flooding yesterday.

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.

Smokefreerockquest Showquest Nelson Final
More highlights from Smokefreerockquest and Showquest Regional Finals 2025.

'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.