Latest Nelson-Tasman region news
![Julia Deans: 50, fiery and back on the road with Fur Patrol](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Julia Deans: 50, fiery and back on the road with Fur Patrol
The hit single's almost 25, the frontwoman just turned 50. The band are back on the road.
![Tramper drowned trying to rush epic Te Araroa Trail - Coroner](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Tramper drowned trying to rush epic Te Araroa Trail - Coroner
Petr Cech had put pressure on himself to complete the 3000km trek, coroner finds.
![Mum and dad film First XV final on iPhone, get 52,000 viewers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Mum and dad film First XV final on iPhone, get 52,000 viewers
Mike Thorpe reports on the latest news from around the south.
![Watch: Kids sports car park dispute - is it acceptable to reserve a public spot?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Watch: Kids sports car park dispute - is it acceptable to reserve a public spot?
Multiple bystanders are pictured trying to reason with the woman.
!['She had just turned 12': Victim sobs as offender avoids being tagged as child sex offender](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'She had just turned 12': Victim sobs as offender avoids being tagged as child sex offender
Peter Currie claimed an indecent assault at a wedding dance 'happened accidentally'.
![‘Slippery slope to mediocrity’: Mayors hit back after PM demands focus on basics](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
‘Slippery slope to mediocrity’: Mayors hit back after PM demands focus on basics
Luxon has called for councils to 'rein in the fantasies' and manage spending.
![LIV Golf rumours, First XV semifinals; and weight-restricted rugby for grown-ups](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
LIV Golf rumours, First XV semifinals; and weight-restricted rugby for grown-ups
Mike Thorpe reports on the latest from sport around the South Island.
!['You are a monster:' Dad confronts man who sexually abused his daughter](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'You are a monster:' Dad confronts man who sexually abused his daughter
"Hate is a strong word...but Patrick Hart, I hate you for everything you did".
![83yo left behind after suffering fall on bus trip 'pretty upset' with InterCity](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
83yo left behind after suffering fall on bus trip 'pretty upset' with InterCity
Barry Gardiner said he still hasn't received a formal apology from the company.
![Woman duped into handing over $7k after being told she'd won a prize on Facebook](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Woman duped into handing over $7k after being told she'd won a prize on Facebook
The victim was told she had to pay $5000 into a bank account in order to claim her prize.
!['Liability': 83yo left behind after suffering fall on bus trip](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'Liability': 83yo left behind after suffering fall on bus trip
Bus company apologises after driver left food stop without elderly passenger.
![Rain, snow and wind to blast the country](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Rain, snow and wind to blast the country
Heavy rain, snowfall and strong wind warnings and watches are in place across the country.
!['True gentleman': Kiwi chopper pilot shot dead in West Papua farewelled](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'True gentleman': Kiwi chopper pilot shot dead in West Papua farewelled
Hundreds of locals turned up to remember Glen Conning, 'a man with mana'.
![Nelson hostage situation: Man appears in court on kidnapping charges](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Nelson hostage situation: Man appears in court on kidnapping charges
Police from outside the region arrived in Nelson to help with the hostage situation.
!['Distressing' Nelson hostage situation resolved, man facing kidnapping charge](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'Distressing' Nelson hostage situation resolved, man facing kidnapping charge
A 56-year-old man will appear in court today.
![Nelson hostage situation: Two people leave house, one taken to hospital as cordons continue](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Nelson hostage situation: Two people leave house, one taken to hospital as cordons continue
Armed officers are in the area, residents are told to stay away.
![Rapist's last words to victim: 'See, it wasn't that bad was it?'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Rapist's last words to victim: 'See, it wasn't that bad was it?'
Simon Harris, a collagen technician, denied the offending but was found guilty at trial.
![Police raid uncovers loaded guns stashed in child's bedroom](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Police raid uncovers loaded guns stashed in child's bedroom
Police said there could have been a terrible and needless tragedy.
![Person dies in crash in Hope, Tasman District](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Person dies in crash in Hope, Tasman District
The single-vehicle crash happened around 6.15pm on Wednesday.
![Release of captive NZ pilot in Papua remains ‘top priority’ for Government after killing of fellow Kiwi](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Release of captive NZ pilot in Papua remains ‘top priority’ for Government after killing of fellow Kiwi
NZ Government seeks answers over how separatist rebels killed chopper pilot.
!['No more bloodshed': Liberation leader's plea after Kiwi pilot shot dead in Papua](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'No more bloodshed': Liberation leader's plea after Kiwi pilot shot dead in Papua
His family say he was 'the most caring and loving husband and dad'.
!['Our hearts are broken': Family devastated by Kiwi pilot's Papua death as rebel group denies responsibility](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'Our hearts are broken': Family devastated by Kiwi pilot's Papua death as rebel group denies responsibility
His family say he was "the most caring and loving husband and dad".
!['Great family man': Kiwi chopper pilot killed by Papua rebels an experienced South Island airman](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'Great family man': Kiwi chopper pilot killed by Papua rebels an experienced South Island airman
Gunmen murdered the pilot as he touched down in a remote area.
![Remorse 'genuine': High Court removes man's name from child sex offender list](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Remorse 'genuine': High Court removes man's name from child sex offender list
Kwan Loong Lee was caught trying to flee the country after a relationship with a 13yo.
![Water dragon on the loose prompts biosecurity warning](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Water dragon on the loose prompts biosecurity warning
There are fears that exotic pets could turn into New Zealand invaders if left unchecked.
![33 hours of snow: MetService issues raft of warnings ahead of three-day storm hitting NZ](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
33 hours of snow: MetService issues raft of warnings ahead of three-day storm hitting NZ
Incoming system set to deliver widespread wind, rain - and a potential heavy dump of snow.
![Heavy rain and wind warnings for parts of NZ, snow for lower South Island](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Heavy rain and wind warnings for parts of NZ, snow for lower South Island
A complex trough crossing the South Island on Monday is set to bring severe weather.