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Home / Nelson & Tasman

Latest Nelson-Tasman region news

Liam Napier: The case for Chiefs playmaker to join Highlanders
Liam Napier
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Liam Napier: The case for Chiefs playmaker to join Highlanders

OPINION: The focal figure could move from second fiddle to being a certain starter.

09 Aug 03:31 AM
New Zealand

Weekend weather: Desert Rd reopens as winter blast arrives with snow and showers

The State Highway 1 route through the centre of the North Island had closed due to snow.

08 Aug 10:21 PM
New Zealand

'Never-ending': Woman sexually violated after work party offered $2500 – and still waiting

A man took nearly nine months to pay the emotional harm reparation he proactively offered.

08 Aug 10:00 PM

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Opinion: Gentrified dripping and beef tallow's surprising comeback
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Opinion: Gentrified dripping and beef tallow's surprising comeback

Taste-testing the socially acceptable face of fat.

08 Aug 09:00 PM
Silly Hat Party, clowns, ‘Mullet Muzz’: The quirky vision for local body hopefuls
New Zealand

Silly Hat Party, clowns, ‘Mullet Muzz’: The quirky vision for local body hopefuls

One candidate is running for mayor in two places at opposite ends of the South Island.

08 Aug 09:00 PM
Adventure over: Noel Edmonds' NZ TV show reportedly axed amid failing ratings
New Zealand

Adventure over: Noel Edmonds' NZ TV show reportedly axed amid failing ratings

08 Aug 07:47 PM
Man accused of killing Nelson police officer Lyn Fleming named
New Zealand

Man accused of killing Nelson police officer Lyn Fleming named

07 Aug 10:49 PM
Watch: One candidate, two councils - Brother of existing mayor eyes bids in two districts
New Zealand

Watch: One candidate, two councils - Brother of existing mayor eyes bids in two districts

07 Aug 09:20 PM
The man who wants to be Mayor of Tasman and Invercargill
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The man who wants to be Mayor of Tasman and Invercargill

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07 Aug 07:25 PM
Teen's blow to boy's head sounded like 'kicking rugby ball'
Crime

Teen's blow to boy's head sounded like 'kicking rugby ball'

The teenager's violent spree began when he was just 16.

07 Aug 07:00 AM
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Liam Napier: Why Mo'unga's All Blacks return is more complex than it seems
Liam Napier
OpinionLiam Napier

Liam Napier: Why Mo'unga's All Blacks return is more complex than it seems

OPINION: A limited window makes Robertson's quarterback regaining a starting spot tougher.

07 Aug 02:00 AM
Richie Mo'unga rejoins NZ Rugby on 18-month contract
Rugby

Richie Mo'unga rejoins NZ Rugby on 18-month contract

His contract includes the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.

07 Aug 02:00 AM
KiwiRail confirms final sailing date for retiring ferry
New Zealand

KiwiRail confirms final sailing date for retiring ferry

The Aratere's final Cook Strait sailing departs Picton at 11am on August 18.

07 Aug 01:06 AM
Snapchat predator targeted 11-year-old girl while on bail awaiting rape trial
New Zealand

Snapchat predator targeted 11-year-old girl while on bail awaiting rape trial

The 23-year-old man filmed himself violating a teen and sent it to an Auckland girl.

05 Aug 05:00 PM
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Former All Blacks winger signs with Australian Super Rugby side
Super Rugby

Former All Blacks winger signs with Australian Super Rugby side

The 30-year-old played 19 tests for the All Blacks before falling out of favour.

05 Aug 01:21 AM
'Warming trend': Short subtropical shift before sub-zero chill bites again
New Zealand

'Warming trend': Short subtropical shift before sub-zero chill bites again

South Island lows may hit -5C before warmer air arrives.

04 Aug 05:00 PM
Cold snap continues before weather shift promises rain, severe gales
New Zealand

Cold snap continues before weather shift promises rain, severe gales

Rain is set to hit Fiordland Wednesday, spreading nationwide by Friday.

04 Aug 05:24 AM
NSW floods: 18k without power, Warragamba Dam set to spill
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NSW floods: 18k without power, Warragamba Dam set to spill

Residents in parts of NSW are urged to evacuate as floodwaters sweep through the state.

04 Aug 04:03 AM
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Why the spotlight shines brightest on ABs depleted halfback ranks
All Blacks

Why the spotlight shines brightest on ABs depleted halfback ranks

Why the ABs will battle to replace a generational talent for the Rugby Championship.

04 Aug 02:00 AM
Stress fracture sidelines key All Blacks halfback
All Blacks

Stress fracture sidelines key All Blacks halfback

Cam Roigard will miss the beginning of the Rugby Championship.

03 Aug 02:34 AM
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Who’s in, who’s out? Predicting the All Blacks Rugby Championship squad
All Blacks

Who’s in, who’s out? Predicting the All Blacks Rugby Championship squad

Injury setbacks at halfback, loose forward and prop could force change to the All Blacks.

02 Aug 07:01 PM
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Peter Young: Great high-country stations like Molesworth deserve better than to be smothered by wilding pines
Opinion

Peter Young: Great high-country stations like Molesworth deserve better than to be smothered by wilding pines

OPINION: Molesworth Station must not be sacrificed for pine plantations.

01 Aug 11:00 PM
Google to disable millions of short links, affecting online archives
Technology

Google to disable millions of short links, affecting online archives

These links were created with Google’s link shortener from 2009.

01 Aug 09:22 PM
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Editorial: Sport could be the key to tackling youth crime
Editorial

Editorial: Sport could be the key to tackling youth crime

OPINION: Sport-based programmes could be a better alternative than boot camps.

01 Aug 05:00 PM
Residents warned 111 calls could go down while communication cable fixed
New Zealand

Residents warned 111 calls could go down while communication cable fixed

Golden Bay residents told to drive to nearest fire or police station if they need help.

01 Aug 12:34 AM
How repeated floods are reshaping life for one Tasman farmer
New Zealand

How repeated floods are reshaping life for one Tasman farmer

Frank Hickmott's used to flooding. The past few weeks have been unlike anything he's seen.

30 Jul 10:00 PM
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
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Rob Penney confirms coaching future
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
'The perfect week away': All Blacks star announces engagement
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
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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

Driving conditions will be hazardous with surface flooding and poor visibility.

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

For quality, screen-free family time, a Great Walk really delivers.

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

The Spectacle and Hamilton Arts Festival are the first events supported.

29 Jul 03:00 AM
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