Latest Nelson-Tasman region news

'The truth always comes out': Victim confronts rapist
She struggled to understand how he got any enjoyment from what he had done to her.

Ranfurly Shield-winning prop retires at 28 due to 'head knocks'
Joel Hintz's proudest moment was lifting the Log o' Wood as his side arrived in Napier.

Is it a toastie if it's shaped like a Jenga block?
Filled with prawn, looking like sushi – an eatery thinks it's onto an NZ toastie winner.

'Ocean killers': Talley's threaten legal action after activists' at-sea bottom trawling protest
Greenpeace demands an end to bottom trawling, calling it destructive.

'Worst news': Person dies after being hit by tree while clearing floodwaters near Nelson
The incident happened at Wai-iti, southeast of Wakefield, this morning.

‘Every f***ing year’: Marlborough residents survey damage to flooded township
An Air Force Unimog was used to evacuate 20 stranded people at Para Swamp.

Eleven homes damaged by overnight tornado as the south braces for snow dumps
Icy temperatures and inland snow are forecast for holiday spots on Sunday.

Roads cut off, homes evacuated in the south as Auckland hit by thunderstorms
Severe weather hits as school holidays begin, with evacuations in Marlborough.

Amelia Marsden wins Nelson Young Grower title
Amelia Marsden is keen for other young people to consider a career in horticulture.

Evacuations under way as South Island lashed by heavy rain and flood threats
A state of emergency has been declared in Nelson and Tasman as rain batters the region.

Gregor Paul: What Scott Robertson's selections reveal about power-based plans
The squad aims to dominate the gainline with powerful ball carriers and defenders.

State of emergency in parts of Marlborough, Auckland prepares for gales
Wind gusts on the bridge could reach up to 90km/h between 6am and 10am.

'Fringe groups’: Local politicians to get home security funding as threats increase
More abuse means they'll be eligible for funded home security systems up to $4500.

Super Rugby Pacific sees viewership increase
The final was also the most-watched title decider since 2016.

'I just love rugby': ABs coach Scott Robertson rocks up at First XV tournament
NZ's oldest schoolboy rugby tournament is being held in Christchurch for its 99th year.

Fifty years after ‘Jaws,’ shark science is still surfacing
'Jaws' spurred shark science, inspiring researchers like Dave Ebert and Greg Skomal.

Society Insider: Nash smooths Golden Visas for wealthy; Is Rod Drury the king of Qtown?; Lux weddings for Heatly, Crane
Plus, Amisfield owner and chef celebrate global award in Italy.

Wild weather: Sth Is braces for 184km/h winds, Auckland Harbour Bridge could close
High winds may close the Auckland Harbour Bridge on Friday morning.

Man sentenced to 19 months’ prison for punching woman's teeth through cheek, inciting suicide
Glen Lang suggested in a message after the assault that the victim kill herself.

'On autopilot': Peters criticises Treasury's ferry advice
Winston Peters disagreed with Treasury, citing higher economic value.

'Under pressure': NZ farms face succession challenges
Over half of NZ's farm and orchard owners will reach pension age in the next decade.

'Manipulative and nasty': Judge slams secret filmer's crocodile tears
Victims filmed in their bathroom say they no longer feel safe in their homes.

'Disturbing and disgusting': Gang member raped teen while she was ill
The victim can no longer stand the smell of cigarettes or seeing a white car.

Tears as private ambulance operators found guilty of forgery; altering documents
Private ambulance operators say they injected drugs into fruit as training exercises.

Property Insider: Foodstuffs' $380m expansion with new Pak'nSave sites in the works
The biggest is a new application for a $100m Pak'nSave on reclaimed land in Takapuna.

'Past it now': Tupaea moves on from horror injury after All Blacks recall
The 14-test All Black has been recalled for the first time since his horror knee injury.

Brief winter respite to be swept away by heavy rain, severe gales
Heavy rain watches are being issued.