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Home / Nelson & Tasman

Latest Nelson-Tasman region news

Player spotlight: Stars to watch in the 2025 NPC season
NPC

Player spotlight: Stars to watch in the 2025 NPC season

Take a look at a player to watch from each province in the 2025 NPC season.

30 Jul 01:36 AM
Sport

Rob Penney confirms coaching future

The coach is looking forward to the new season and the Crusaders' new home.

30 Jul 12:00 AM
All Blacks

'The perfect week away': All Blacks star announces engagement

Fiji proved the perfect setting for the playmaker to pop the question.

29 Jul 08:22 PM

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How All Blacks eligibility rules could stall Richie Mo’unga's return
All Blacks

How All Blacks eligibility rules could stall Richie Mo’unga's return

Mo’unga may miss key matches unless granted an exemption by New Zealand Rugby.

29 Jul 08:00 PM
'Unstable air mass': Risk of heavy rain and thunderstorms for NZ
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New Zealand

'Unstable air mass': Risk of heavy rain and thunderstorms for NZ

Severe thunderstorm watches are in place for the Bay of Plenty and Gisborne.

29 Jul 05:00 PM
Next pulse of rain approaching Akl, severe thunderstorm watch remains in force
New Zealand

Next pulse of rain approaching Akl, severe thunderstorm watch remains in force

29 Jul 08:04 AM
Completing NZ's Great Walks with kids: One family's epic journey
Travel

Completing NZ's Great Walks with kids: One family's epic journey

29 Jul 07:00 AM
Air NZ to support 20 regional events to boost domestic tourism
Tourism

Air NZ to support 20 regional events to boost domestic tourism

29 Jul 03:00 AM
'Trail of blood': Violent attack after couple followed home from pub
New Zealand

'Trail of blood': Violent attack after couple followed home from pub

28 Jul 04:57 AM
Family didn't have a chance to say goodbye after teen died from post-op complications
New Zealand

Family didn't have a chance to say goodbye after teen died from post-op complications

HDC: A significant number of changes have been made to the health sector since the death.

28 Jul 02:00 AM
North Island set for drenching, waterlogged Tasman sets up emergency centres
New Zealand

North Island set for drenching, waterlogged Tasman sets up emergency centres

Strong gusts are likely to reach 90km/h in Northland and Auckland as the storm ramps up.

28 Jul 01:51 AM
'Versus': The greatest rivalries in sport – Auckland v Canterbury
Rugby

'Versus': The greatest rivalries in sport – Auckland v Canterbury

The rivalry peaked with Auckland's dramatic 1985 Ranfurly Shield win.

27 Jul 07:00 PM
'A monster': Woman discovered abusive husband had been secretly recording her
Crime

'A monster': Woman discovered abusive husband had been secretly recording her

She was forced to send the man photos proving her whereabouts.

27 Jul 02:00 AM
Severe weather warnings issued as heavy rain, high winds loom
New Zealand

Severe weather warnings issued as heavy rain, high winds loom

Heavy rain and strong winds are expected from late Monday to early Wednesday.

27 Jul 12:52 AM
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'A lot of deception': French bakery owners vanished, leaving debts unpaid
New Zealand

'A lot of deception': French bakery owners vanished, leaving debts unpaid

The couple left behind shoes, clothing and a large collection of souvenir 'bells'.

26 Jul 10:00 PM
Double trouble, brace for drenching – two weather systems bearing down on NZ
New Zealand

Double trouble, brace for drenching – two weather systems bearing down on NZ

A second weather system will impact the North Island from Thursday.

26 Jul 06:29 AM
Tasman 'preparing for the worst' with more heavy rain on the horizon
New Zealand

Tasman 'preparing for the worst' with more heavy rain on the horizon

An active front is set to bring rain to much of the country next week.

25 Jul 06:00 PM
World Press Photo Exhibition highlights power of photojournalism
New Zealand

World Press Photo Exhibition highlights power of photojournalism

The World Press Photo Exhibition opens in Auckland this weekend.

25 Jul 07:06 AM
NZ shivers in coldest temps of year, braces for severe weather shift
New Zealand

NZ shivers in coldest temps of year, braces for severe weather shift

Temperatures hit -7.5C in Dunedin and -3.9C in Masterton today.

25 Jul 04:53 AM
Napier records coldest morning of the year
New Zealand

Napier records coldest morning of the year

Napier hit its coldest temperature of the year, dropping to -2.2C on Friday.

24 Jul 10:57 PM
'Significant change': NZ braces for wild weather's return
New Zealand

'Significant change': NZ braces for wild weather's return

MetService warns calm conditions will be coming to an end.

24 Jul 07:29 PM
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Dealers selling hard drugs on Facebook Marketplace; claims Meta slow to act
New Zealand

Dealers selling hard drugs on Facebook Marketplace; claims Meta slow to act

Herald finds 56 different ads for drugs for sale in just one day.

24 Jul 07:28 PM
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Ice cream cubes, spray-on wasabi and everything else we sampled at The Food Show
Lifestyle

Ice cream cubes, spray-on wasabi and everything else we sampled at The Food Show

Will my workplace pay for truffle taramasalata-induced trauma?

24 Jul 06:00 PM
'Not looking great': NZ in for 'dramatic change' as severe weather looms next week
New Zealand

'Not looking great': NZ in for 'dramatic change' as severe weather looms next week

A meteorologist warns settled weather is coming to a close.

24 Jul 04:00 AM
'If it's good for them, it's good for us': Doctors call on MPs to use public health system
New Zealand

'If it's good for them, it's good for us': Doctors call on MPs to use public health system

Marcus Lee urges leaders to have 'skin in the game' for healthcare decisions.

23 Jul 08:29 PM
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All Blacks review: Best player, biggest concern and where they missed a trick
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All Blacks review: Best player, biggest concern and where they missed a trick

OPINION: There were bright lights for Scott Robertson, but also concerns about depth.

23 Jul 06:00 PM
'Home' advantage: Mainfreight boosts rural reach with new infrastructure
Agribusiness report

'Home' advantage: Mainfreight boosts rural reach with new infrastructure

Building strong relationships with service providers is key in agriculture sector

23 Jul 04:59 PM
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'No skin off our nose': CEO on US tariffs impact on butter venture
Agribusiness report

'No skin off our nose': CEO on US tariffs impact on butter venture

Open Country looks to the United States to boost its trade as its butter venture opens

23 Jul 04:59 PM
'Ultimate sacrifice': Capsized jetskiier died after giving lifejacket to struggling brother
New Zealand

'Ultimate sacrifice': Capsized jetskiier died after giving lifejacket to struggling brother

Two brothers headed out on a jetski. Only one came back alive.

23 Jul 05:00 AM
'Plan to make a plan': Union dismisses Nelson Hospital review
New Zealand

'Plan to make a plan': Union dismisses Nelson Hospital review

Doctors say review fails to address concerns about patient safety and long wait times.

23 Jul 04:53 AM
Police seek identity of mystery man after ‘concerning behaviour’ at school
Christchurch

Police seek identity of mystery man after ‘concerning behaviour’ at school

Man was seen at a Nelson school between 11.25am and 3.45pm on a Tuesday in the holidays.

23 Jul 02:01 AM
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Opinion: The rise and fall of open-plan classrooms in NZ schools
Opinion

Opinion: The rise and fall of open-plan classrooms in NZ schools

OPINION: The Education Minster says open-plan classrooms in NZ schools are to be scrapped.

22 Jul 08:11 PM
‘Devastating loss’: Regional airline Sounds Air forced to sell planes, drop routes
Business

‘Devastating loss’: Regional airline Sounds Air forced to sell planes, drop routes

Sounds Air CEO says it's another blow for regional New Zealand.

21 Jul 02:41 AM
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King's topple champions in Auckland First XV rugby shake-up
School Rugby

King's topple champions in Auckland First XV rugby shake-up

King's College defeated Kelston Boys' High 28-5, securing a bonus point.

21 Jul 01:00 AM
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