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Home / Nelson & Tasman

Latest Nelson-Tasman region news

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
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
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

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

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

Fog disrupts Auckland flights, almost 60 services disrupted

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

All Blacks set for changes including possible debutant

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

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
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
Radio distress call was a 'false flag'- Civil Defence
New Zealand

Radio distress call was a 'false flag'- Civil Defence

The Facebook post about a woman calling for help sparked alarm on social media.

11 Jul 10:12 PM
Harvey Norman store roof almost ripped of by wild weather in Nelson
New Zealand

Harvey Norman store roof almost ripped of by wild weather in Nelson

A Harvey Norman store roof almost ripped of by wild weather in Nelson last night. Video / Nick Campbell

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11 Jul 08:57 PM
Storm leaves 13,000 without power in Tasman
New Zealand

Storm leaves 13,000 without power in Tasman

High winds are ramping up.

11 Jul 08:18 AM
O’Connor returns as Wallabies prepare for British and Irish Lions
Sport

O’Connor returns as Wallabies prepare for British and Irish Lions

The first test against the Lions is set for July 19 in Brisbane.

11 Jul 07:56 AM
AI-driven exam breaches surge as schools grapple with cheating; top principal issues warning
New Zealand

AI-driven exam breaches surge as schools grapple with cheating; top principal issues warning

Busted: 10 students took too long in the toilet, 88 had phones, 59 used AI.

10 Jul 08:08 PM
'Powerful' alliance: All Blacks midfielder to lead team against Lions
Sport

'Powerful' alliance: All Blacks midfielder to lead team against Lions

David Havili and Lukhan Salakaia-Loto named co-captains for the combined side.

10 Jul 07:28 PM
State of emergency declared for Tasman region, severe weather warnings across NZ
New Zealand

State of emergency declared for Tasman region, severe weather warnings across NZ

Heavy rain and strong winds are expected in Auckland and Northland.

10 Jul 07:04 AM
Smokefree Rockquest Nelson Regional Finals 2025 Highlights
Lifestyle

Smokefree Rockquest Nelson Regional Finals 2025 Highlights

Highlights from Nelson's Smokefree Rockquest Regional Finals 2025. Video / Supplied

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10 Jul 06:00 AM
Tasman farm 'looks more like a riverbed' after flooding
New Zealand

Tasman farm 'looks more like a riverbed' after flooding

The stopbank-bursting Motueka River flattened 50 hectares of Dion McGaveston's farm.

10 Jul 03:00 AM
Storm-hit region faces 57-hour drenching; heavy rain to hit north of both islands
New Zealand

Storm-hit region faces 57-hour drenching; heavy rain to hit north of both islands

Friday is expected to bring the worst of the heavy rain, which lingers into the weekend.

09 Jul 03:54 AM
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More work needed to protect horticultural land, says industry
New Zealand

More work needed to protect horticultural land, says industry

“We need to create a legal framework that protects production."

09 Jul 12:04 AM
Kiwi duo tackle world's longest paddling race in bear territory
New Zealand

Kiwi duo tackle world's longest paddling race in bear territory

The Whangārei pair will traverse 1000 miles (1609km) of rugged wilderness in a kayak.

08 Jul 05:00 PM
'Terrified': Father and daughter hostages speak of Nelson stand-off ordeal
Crime

'Terrified': Father and daughter hostages speak of Nelson stand-off ordeal

Victim said he feared he would see his daughter killed in front of him.

08 Jul 06:16 AM
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Gregor Paul: How the All Blacks will deal with Scott Barrett's injury
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Gregor Paul: How the All Blacks will deal with Scott Barrett's injury

OPINION: Patrick Tuipulotu will replace Barrett, offering experience and leadership.

08 Jul 04:52 AM
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South Island braces for more wild weather, third time in three weeks
New Zealand

South Island braces for more wild weather, third time in three weeks

It comes after a state of emergency was only lifted on Monday.

08 Jul 01:43 AM
Why NZ towns may need to move as severe weather worsens
New Zealand

Why NZ towns may need to move as severe weather worsens

Towns like Nelson and Motueka were devastated by heavy rainfall last month.

07 Jul 05:00 PM
Coroner expresses ‘deep concerns’ after man dies waiting for ambulance despite five calls to 111
Auckland

Coroner expresses ‘deep concerns’ after man dies waiting for ambulance despite five calls to 111

St John has apologised 'unreservedly' for the distress caused to Wenyi Chen's family.

07 Jul 05:00 PM
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