Latest from Tasman District

Drunk man's violent attack on woman while watching Netflix
Walterfang stabbed the floor near the victim's head multiple times while smiling.

First XV wrap: Scoreboard drama as Sacred Heart clinch last-gasp victory
Palmerston North edged Hamilton 21-19, their first win since 2011.

Wellington leads in income, South Island shines in low unemployment
Wellington now ranks high in housing affordability due to falling prices.

'Astonishing' road rage: Campervan driver assaults elderly man on highway
Another motorist was forced off the road to avoid a collision with Daly.

Aucklanders wake to thunderstorms, 5000 lightning strikes overnight
Residents will be inspecting their properties for damage.

'Coldest nights': NZ braces for another bone-chilling night as cold snap continues
MetService has issued road snowfall warnings for Porters Pass and the Crown Range Rd.

Polar blast: Coldest morning of year for many Kiwis
Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch all had their iciest mornings for 2025.

Swells reach 10m at Wellington Harbour entrance as polar blast hits
There's also been nearly a metre of snow at Mt Hutt, and fire crews rescuing motorists.

‘The lost boys’: How to stop our young men falling behind at school
A collaboration of boys' schools aims to improve outcomes for young men.

Watch the whale migration with this festival
Here are some festivals and new travel openings that you should keep an eye on.

Katrina Bennett: Why Bishop's outburst is totally unlike Whanau's case
OPINION: A beer in hand is worlds away from a self-confessed drinking problem.

'Mixed bag of extremes': Weather forces tough feed calls for farmers
Some Northland farms experienced flooding five times in recent weeks.

Society Insider: Batley Burton accidentally hit by husband's car, Spencer family's winery; new rich-list couple
Plus, Sally Ridge's latest reno project.

Thunderstorm warnings across top half of North Island as heavy rain lashes Akl
Warnings of localised flooding, severe gales, waves reaching 6.5 metres and snow.

'Cold air rushing in': Wintry blast to lash NZ, bringing snow, rain and strong winds
Strong wind watches are in place for Auckland, Northland and Bay of Plenty.

Review: Sky TV nails First XV return but misses big rugby moment
REVIEW: That controversial Marlborough Boys' try and the latest in schools rugby.

Opinion: Scots College rugby default raises serious concerns
OPINION: St Peter's Cambridge seek first Central North Island title since 2020.

Warm, wet weather to hit NZ before cold snap brings freezing temps
MetService has issued heavy rain watches for parts of the South Island.

'Cry for help': Man's confession exposes dark addiction
Judge Rielly: 'His confession was a cry for help, but doesn't excuse his actions.'

Analysis: Was the remarkable schoolboy try really against the rules?
ANALYSIS: 'It was not from our playbook,' the Marlborough coach Tonga Taumoefolau says.

Disgraced eye surgeon gets parole but banned from Canterbury
Ian Dallison was jailed after attempting to murder his landlord in Christchurch in 2022.