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Home / Nelson & Tasman

Latest Nelson-Tasman region news

'Peace of mind': New radar to enhance weather monitoring in Nelson
Wellington

'Peace of mind': New radar to enhance weather monitoring in Nelson

It's hoped the $5m equipment will help prepare the area for future disasters.

19 Jul 12:57 AM
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10 years with Tūhoe: The story behind Nelson photographer Tatsiana Chypsanava’s global award

'It became a journey of self-discovery for me.'

19 Jul 12:00 AM
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The cost of dying: Why one in two Kiwis will go into debt to pay for funerals

Death doulas and water cremation offer alternative funeral options.

18 Jul 10:35 PM

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Tasman truffle farm weathers storm to supply top restaurants
Lifestyle

Tasman truffle farm weathers storm to supply top restaurants

Supply is down but 76-year-old Riwaka truffle farmer is not out following Friday's deluge.

18 Jul 10:02 PM
NZ log exports steady despite Nelson wind damage and China slowdown – Marcus Musson
Marcus Musson
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NZ log exports steady despite Nelson wind damage and China slowdown – Marcus Musson

OPINION: Nelson and Tasman's heavy rain and strong winds caused severe windthrow.

18 Jul 05:00 PM
Kiwi couple hit centenarian milestone with royal greetings
New Zealand

Kiwi couple hit centenarian milestone with royal greetings

18 Jul 05:00 PM
'Abandonment': Fears NCEA could be left behind as top schools switch
New Zealand

'Abandonment': Fears NCEA could be left behind as top schools switch

18 Jul 05:00 PM
'They belong too': Saving NZ's endangered Arapawa goats
New Zealand

'They belong too': Saving NZ's endangered Arapawa goats

18 Jul 05:00 PM
Simon Wilson: Auckland has a bad case of Fonterra Syndrome
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OpinionSimon Wilson

Simon Wilson: Auckland has a bad case of Fonterra Syndrome

18 Jul 05:00 PM
'Perfect storm': Shared image of partly naked woman lands another woman in court
Crime

'Perfect storm': Shared image of partly naked woman lands another woman in court

The woman was charged with sharing the image but has been discharged without conviction.

18 Jul 04:00 AM
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All Blacks v France: Where the game will be won and why Love is the key
All Blacks

All Blacks v France: Where the game will be won and why Love is the key

Liam Napier analyses where the third match could be won and lost.

18 Jul 12:08 AM
Worry and speculation as manager of Molesworth Station resigns
New Zealand

Worry and speculation as manager of Molesworth Station resigns

Crown-owned Molesworth Station is home to the largest cattle herd in the country.

17 Jul 09:20 PM
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Liam Napier: Why Chiefs-dominated All Blacks should avoid form fade
Liam Napier
AnalysisLiam Napier

Liam Napier: Why Chiefs-dominated All Blacks should avoid form fade

ANALYSIS: Scott Robertson endears himself to locals by injecting seven Chiefs into his XV.

17 Jul 06:00 PM
Tuivasa-Sheck in talks to join rebel rugby league R360
Warriors

Tuivasa-Sheck in talks to join rebel rugby league R360

Backers of the rebel rugby union league have the Warriors star in their sights.

16 Jul 09:08 PM
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The regions most at risk from billions in future flood damages
New Zealand

The regions most at risk from billions in future flood damages

Almost 220,000 homes worth $180b are in flood zones.

16 Jul 05:00 PM
Plant-based dairy brand Little Island gets lifeline under new ownership
Business

Plant-based dairy brand Little Island gets lifeline under new ownership

Little Island went into liquidation last month owing creditors around $2 million.

15 Jul 11:16 PM
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'Broken promise': Minister defends cancer screening rollout, won't fully kick in until 2029
Politics

'Broken promise': Minister defends cancer screening rollout, won't fully kick in until 2029

The Government's staggered delivery of scheme has been criticised by Labour.

15 Jul 05:00 PM
Forestry leader says Tasman hit by growing trees – not slash
New Zealand

Forestry leader says Tasman hit by growing trees – not slash

Locals across Tasman say the flood damage has been worsened by forestry slash.

14 Jul 10:35 PM
‘A few tears’: Crusaders hooker on reasons behind move to Waratahs
Super Rugby

‘A few tears’: Crusaders hooker on reasons behind move to Waratahs

Ioane Moananu is leaving the Crusaders for more playing time with the Waratahs.

14 Jul 10:30 PM
'A disaster': Govt's new polytechnic plan sparks debate
Education

'A disaster': Govt's new polytechnic plan sparks debate

Tertiary Education Union calls disestablishment a 'disaster for regional New Zealand'.

14 Jul 08:54 PM
Motueka farmer describes moment his wife got swept away in floodwaters
New Zealand

Motueka farmer describes moment his wife got swept away in floodwaters

The couple were trying to move their horses to higher ground.

14 Jul 07:08 PM
'Added pain': Funeral directors urge review as cemetery fees soar across NZ
New Zealand

'Added pain': Funeral directors urge review as cemetery fees soar across NZ

The Winz funeral grant won't cover burials in most NZ regions.

14 Jul 05:00 PM
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First XV rugby: Palmerston North lead Super 8; Rathkeale dominate
Opinion

First XV rugby: Palmerston North lead Super 8; Rathkeale dominate

Palmerston North defeated St John's 34-0, leading the Super 8 by four points.

14 Jul 03:49 AM
Fog disrupts Auckland flights, almost 60 services disrupted
New Zealand

Fog disrupts Auckland flights, almost 60 services disrupted

Meanwhile, the cleanup is continuing at the top of the South Island.

13 Jul 07:11 PM
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All Blacks set for changes including possible debutant
All Blacks

All Blacks set for changes including possible debutant

Tupou Vaa'i suffers an injury setback as the blindside switch goes on hold for Hamilton.

13 Jul 06:56 PM
'Mountain of work': Schools closed in Tasman but calmer weather ahead for country
New Zealand

'Mountain of work': Schools closed in Tasman but calmer weather ahead for country

'Like many people, I’m pretty tired. It’s been an exhausting three weeks.'

13 Jul 06:10 PM
Thunderstorm risk remains as school holidays end amid showers
New Zealand

Thunderstorm risk remains as school holidays end amid showers

Thunderstorms are likely on the West Coast and around Taranaki Maunga this afternoon.

12 Jul 05:00 PM
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Meet Auckland's unstoppable Shens: 2 brothers, 21 awards, 2 world-class uni scholarships
New Zealand

Meet Auckland's unstoppable Shens: 2 brothers, 21 awards, 2 world-class uni scholarships

The brainy brothers dream of creating the next world-changing start-up.

12 Jul 05:00 PM
Wall of water floods Kaiteriteri holday park
New Zealand

Wall of water floods Kaiteriteri holday park

Caravans, waka and shelters have been damaged by silt and forestry slash.

12 Jul 07:55 AM
Landslides, flooding, fallen trees: Nelson-Tasman residents urged to stay home
New Zealand

Landslides, flooding, fallen trees: Nelson-Tasman residents urged to stay home

The upper South Island has been slammed by severe weather yesterday and today.

12 Jul 06:34 AM
Driver makes lucky escape after tree crushes car
New Zealand

Driver makes lucky escape after tree crushes car

High winds caused the large tree to fall across the road near Tokoroa.

12 Jul 04:00 AM
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Landslide sparks evacuations, roads closed, homes flooded after storm
New Zealand

Landslide sparks evacuations, roads closed, homes flooded after storm

The North Island is expected to get off to a wet start this morning, with lingering rain.

12 Jul 12:43 AM
Flooding and debris hammer Knowles Bridge in the Motueka Valley
New Zealand

Flooding and debris hammer Knowles Bridge in the Motueka Valley

Debris and flooding seen at Knowles Bridge in the Motueka Valley last night. Video / Anne Becconsall

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12 Jul 12:38 AM
Comedian Dai Henwood forgets about cancer in the chaos of 7 Days Live
Entertainment

Comedian Dai Henwood forgets about cancer in the chaos of 7 Days Live

No cameras, censors or lawyers, as TV team prepares for 'rule-breaking' national tour.

12 Jul 12:00 AM
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