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Latest from Tasman District
Person dies in crash in Hope, Tasman District
The single-vehicle crash happened around 6.15pm on Wednesday.
Water dragon on the loose prompts biosecurity warning
There are fears that exotic pets could turn into New Zealand invaders if left unchecked.
Kiwi paddlers victorious in 'world's toughest race'
Sophie Hart and Nathan Fa’avae record the event's second-fastest completion time ever.
Heavy rain watches, 10m waves as 'weather bomb' looms
High waves are also expected near the centre of the rapidly deepening low.
One dead after car crashes into power pole in Tasman
The Serious Crash Unit is currently investigating.
Weather bomb could brush past country, heavy rain watch for four regions
‘If this occurs, the media have permission to use the term “Weather bomb!’, says expert.
Nelson teen sentenced after 14-year-old humiliated in social media livestream
The judge told Harrison Oliver he should be “thoroughly ashamed” of his behaviour.
Homestead burned to the ground in 'revenge' blaze started by ex-partner
Hamish Ray hung his head and cried as the consequences of his actions sunk in.
Former mayor confronts intruder, who had a nail gun, trying to 'claim' her house
'He was screaming and ranting at me, and I just thought, ‘I have to protect myself''.
Countdown overhaul: 'Dark store' and EV chargers in new Woolworths empire
'Dark store' and direct-to-boot offerings as well as EV chargers feature in overhauls.
Oops, he did it again: Repeat drink driver caught a week shy of finishing sentence
He was driving drunk in a vehicle without a court-imposed interlock device.
House prices flat in May, buyers taking time to make decisions
May-laise: A soggy month for many in the housing market.
501 with more than 60 convictions thanks judge as he's sent to prison
'Thank you judge - thank you for your understanding," the patched Comanchero said.
Rain to ease in north, but parts of the south still in firing line
Wet weather to ease in upper north, but Bay of Plenty, Tasman still in firing line.
Commuter warning ahead of heavy rain, thunderstorms, localised flooding fears
Local flooding and water pooling are expected, most likely in north and east Auckland.
Thunderstorms risk, heavy rain in 22-hour deluge for top of NI, flooding possible
Several heavy rain watches have already been upgraded to warnings.
22 hours of rain: Downpours and thunderstorms to lash North Island
Forecasters said commuters should keep an eye on the weather when travelling.
Officer assaulted by woman as he stopped her from walking into rescue chopper's blades
She responded by kicking and punching him before trying to bite the officer's arm.
Busted: Cleaner springs guests who booked beachside motel to make fake money
Couple checked in carrying a guillotine, printer and multiple laptop bags.
'Deeply disheartened': Govt puts aside $3.6m to fight Nelson Tenths decision before it’s landed
'Planning an appeal before the decision is released risks undermining the process.'
Identity of man who took pics of naked children at rec centres finally revealed
'We are relieved the public now knows who he is' - a parent of one of the victims.
Teen says his life was 'turned inside out' by sexual violation
The 15-year-old said the trial then 'broke me in ways that are hard to describe'.
Census 2024: Which town grew the fastest?
Stay Golden: Two parts of the South Island give Auckland a run for its money.
'Ripped off': Kebab staff worked without pay before dinner shifts
Workers only paid for lunch and dinner service, not the hours worked in between.
Struck out: Couple invoiced council for time spent responding to rates lawsuit
'It doesn’t make sense and it doesn’t constitute a defence:' Judge Tony Zohrab.
Man arrested after 'waving a very large knife in everyone’s faces' in Nelson KFC
A nearby business saw the suspect on its security cameras carrying a large kitchen knife.
Man jailed for photographing young naked children in rec centre changing rooms
Crown says public need to be protected from man's 'terrifying escalation' in offending.
Truck carrying hazardous chemicals crashes on SH6
Police said there were no reported injuries or damage to the truck's load.
One dead after Seddon SH1 crash, truck dangles off edge in SH6 in Tasman
The two crashes happened overnight, both roads were closed as a result.
Former council boss loses $271k he won in swimming pool compliance case
He was told feature complied with rules around the fencing of pools. Then it didn't.
Reality check: Man cut down radio station billboard then punched the man who put it back up
He told police he punched the victim because 'he asked for it'.
Deadly decision: Driver saw motorcyclist coming but pulled out in front of him anyway
Anthony Keen died at the scene after hitting Chapman's car as she turned in front of him.
Million dollar scam: The victims and the young Auckland mule
The pair had searched online for 'safe' investment opportunities.