Latest from Nelson

'More than disrespectful': Controversial artwork invites people to walk on NZ flag

It's not the first time the art installation has sparked outrage.

Police seek information after suspicious Nelson house fire; man charged with arson

A 47-year-old man faces arson and wounding charges after the fire.

'Active weather coming': Heavy rain, wind forecast to sweep back across NZ

Today will offer a brief sunny and calm respite in a wild few days of weather.

Culmination of St Patrick's Day drunken flirting, or opportunistic rape while woman slept?

Jurors were unable to reach a verdict in a Tauranga District Court rape trial.

St Kentigern edge Grammar; Nelson fall; Lindisfarne strike form

St Kentigern have continued their winning start to the season.

'Bang on commuting time': Red thunderstorm warning issued in Northland

MetService says the watch will begin at 5pm and last until 6am tomorrow.

Nelson flooding: Workers use cars to block street from ‘idiot’ drivers creating waves

Nelson is bearing the brunt of heavy rain.

Nelson Hospital redevelopment set to cost $500m over four years

A new five-storey unit with 128 beds will be built by 2029.

Severe thunderstorm watch issued for parts of North Island

Wild weather in the south looks to be improving, with northern areas in the firing line.

A rugby agent’s advice for young players aiming to go professional

Agent Daniel Kane has managed players from First XVs to All Blacks like Tyrel Lomax.

Regional revival as retail activity rises 0.8% across the March quarter

Almost all industries had their activity rise, although hardware did decline.

Watch: Trump accuses South Africa of genocide in tense Oval Office meeting

The US President shows video he claims is proof of genocide against white South Africans.

Super Rugby teams: All Blacks back in action for Crusaders

All the ins-and-outs ahead of the 15th round of the Super Rugby Pacific season.

'Deeply concerning': NZ's cruise industry sounds alarm as ship visits drop 40%

Despite an initial rebound post-Covid, cruise bookings have dropped sharply this season.

'Terrifying': Union urges tougher laws after stevedore's nighttime fall from ship into sea

The Government says changing laws governing visiting ships is 'complex' and 'difficult'.

Woman who set her own home alight rescued by heroic neighbour - then jailed

Kristle Manuel was unconscious in her burning Blenheim home when help arrived.

Man says he walked into a room to see his fiancee being raped

'It's not what it looks like,' the man accused of rape allegedly told her fiance.

Moana Pasifika set to lose another star as Chiefs eye top talent

Moana Pasifika are set to lose another player to a New Zealand franchise.