Latest from Tasman District

Giant-killers: Liston College's dramatic rise in Auckland 1A rugby
Rotorua Boys' retained the Moascar Cup, defeating Napier 29-7 in wet conditions.

From the UK to Ngātīmoti: How Noel Edmonds spends his time in NZ
The TV host left stardom behind to run an 800-acre estate by the Motueka River.

‘Big character’: Community mourns farmer killed by tree in South Island floods
Lines' family have been growing hops in the region for about 170 years.

'Substantial' damage: Flood recovery efforts ramp up in Nelson-Tasman
Residents are urged to remain cautious after weekend flooding in Nelson-Tasman.

The 'Blind Skiwi' chasing Paralympic dreams - On the Up
Thomas Coysh is doing his best to live life to the fullest.

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

Severe weather eases after person dies in flood clean-up, recovery phase begins
A person died in Wai-iti, south of Nelson, after being hit by a tree yesterday.

Council's flood response leaves resident frustrated
Residents built a sandbag wall to protect homes from flooding.

‘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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

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

'Recipe for disaster': Boys left with loaded rifle while man went fishing and drinking
'God know who they might have shot and killed or wounded' - Judge Snell

Lost their way: Auckland Grammar fall to Sacred Heart in tough contest
Christchurch Boys' High won a thrilling match against St Thomas 61-40.

Family of man who died after incident with police push for officer body cameras
A petition for police body cameras has gained nearly 15,000 signatures.

'Serious injuries': Crews work to free people after Tasman SH6 crash
Emergency services were called to the scene about 8.30pm.

'Harmful': Co-ed schools urge NZ Rugby to block exclusive boys’ first XV comp
Forty-three South Island co-ed principals have asked the national body to intervene.