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Home / Nelson & Tasman

Latest Nelson-Tasman region news

Making bank in the Bay! Small town sells winning Lotto First Division ticket
New Zealand

Making bank in the Bay! Small town sells winning Lotto First Division ticket

Saturday’s Powerball jackpot climbs to $12m after no winner last night.

01 Oct 10:25 PM
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'Baby-faced assassin back in business': TVNZ reporter questioned over texts

Thomas Mead, who is being sued by Talley's, faced a full day of cross-examination.

01 Oct 09:00 PM
Crime

'Brazen and blatant': Man sold off a $34k cabin he'd hired for $8k

Joshua Turner has been told to repay his victims 'every cent', or he will go to prison.

01 Oct 07:00 AM

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This Michelin-star chef wants you to slow down at his new multi-million dollar NZ retreat with no TVs
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This Michelin-star chef wants you to slow down at his new multi-million dollar NZ retreat with no TVs

He says the luxury price tag reflects the level of detail, but insists it's not 'pompous'.

01 Oct 06:00 AM
Fire destroys 29 vehicles, rubbish at property linked to unsolved murder
New Zealand

Fire destroys 29 vehicles, rubbish at property linked to unsolved murder

Police previously searched the property twice in the hunt for Jessica Boyce.

01 Oct 12:42 AM
Highways closed, temps drop to sub-zero as cold snap sweeps up country
New Zealand

Highways closed, temps drop to sub-zero as cold snap sweeps up country

30 Sep 09:58 PM
Recidivist meat thief caught with bacon in his pants, bag full of chops, steaks and lamb
Crime

Recidivist meat thief caught with bacon in his pants, bag full of chops, steaks and lamb

30 Sep 06:00 AM
Pair face court after 'excessively' making out on domestic Air NZ flight
Crime

Pair face court after 'excessively' making out on domestic Air NZ flight

30 Sep 04:19 AM
Mind-blowing opulence, 'terrifying' owners: The secret world of NZ superyacht workers
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Mind-blowing opulence, 'terrifying' owners: The secret world of NZ superyacht workers

30 Sep 12:27 AM
Summer sorted: NZ's gigs, festivals and sports to lock in now
Travel

Summer sorted: NZ's gigs, festivals and sports to lock in now

From sports and comedians to art and music festivals, bookmark these events across NZ.

29 Sep 11:18 PM
Government may shift local elections to Electoral Commission after errors
New Zealand

Government may shift local elections to Electoral Commission after errors

Māori ward candidates’ profiles were left out of voting packs in three districts.

29 Sep 09:57 PM
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First look inside NZ’s biggest build-to-rent: Simplicity Living’s $225m Te Reiputa
Property

First look inside NZ’s biggest build-to-rent: Simplicity Living’s $225m Te Reiputa

Te Reiputa (the whale tooth neck pendant) has five buildings of three to 11 storeys high.

29 Sep 12:00 AM
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Class warfare: South Auckland principals hit back over NCEA claims
New Zealand

Class warfare: South Auckland principals hit back over NCEA claims

The schools say they're 'chocka' with students and urgently need more classrooms.

28 Sep 07:00 PM
Cyclist Niamh Fisher-Black second in women’s world road race in Rwanda
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Cyclist Niamh Fisher-Black second in women’s world road race in Rwanda

Fisher-Black was runner-up after 164km and 3350m of climbing in Kigali.

28 Sep 07:51 AM
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Warriors reserves crowned NSW Cup champions
League

Warriors reserves crowned NSW Cup champions

They will now face the Burleigh Bears in next week's State championship final.

28 Sep 05:00 AM
‘There are times when it pays to lie’: Graham Norton answers your questions
Entertainment

‘There are times when it pays to lie’: Graham Norton answers your questions

The TV host opens up about Taylor Swift, ageing and why stardom is hard to keep.

26 Sep 09:01 PM
Mystery remains over Cook Strait mayday call that sparked $11,000 search
New Zealand

Mystery remains over Cook Strait mayday call that sparked $11,000 search

The mayday call reported two people were aboard a sinking boat near Karori Rock.

26 Sep 05:00 PM
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Billionaire goes south: New Arrowtown restaurant, two vineyards
Property

Billionaire goes south: New Arrowtown restaurant, two vineyards

Marlborough and Bannockburn vineyards are part of the substantial southern operations.

26 Sep 05:00 PM
Seasonal future: What Sealord’s proposal means for workers and the region
Business

Seasonal future: What Sealord’s proposal means for workers and the region

The Thomas Harrison trawler would only operate from May to September.

26 Sep 05:17 AM
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Paul Lewis: Who the All Blacks should have picked for first Bledisloe Cup test
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Paul Lewis: Who the All Blacks should have picked for first Bledisloe Cup test

OPINION: The All Blacks bench for the first Bledisloe Cup test still lacks real impact.

26 Sep 04:00 AM
Spring's divide: Napier to bask on 21C, while snow, thunderstorms, 100km/h gales pummel south
New Zealand

Spring's divide: Napier to bask on 21C, while snow, thunderstorms, 100km/h gales pummel south

By Sunday temperatures are expected to rise to 24C for eastern cities, well above average.

25 Sep 10:36 PM
Have you seen Jason? Police looking for missing man last seen in Ashburton
Christchurch

Have you seen Jason? Police looking for missing man last seen in Ashburton

He may be wearing a red and black checkered hoodie with black jeans.

25 Sep 08:24 AM
Eels attacked with machete and stones in Tasman creek
New Zealand

Eels attacked with machete and stones in Tasman creek

Council staff say the cruel behaviour has resurfaced after earlier attempts to stop it.

25 Sep 05:48 AM
'Unrelenting offending': Serial shoplifter's crime spree while on bail
Crime

'Unrelenting offending': Serial shoplifter's crime spree while on bail

Her $5086 haul included groceries, fuel, clothing, jewellery and power tools.

25 Sep 03:30 AM
'Feels like extortion': Kitchen Things customers asked to stump up thousands more for purchased items
Business

'Feels like extortion': Kitchen Things customers asked to stump up thousands more for purchased items

Kitchen Things and its related entities owe creditors more than $16.6 million.

24 Sep 11:42 PM
Cash city: Rotorua players strike Lotto wins
New Zealand

Cash city: Rotorua players strike Lotto wins

Powerball has rolled over, with Saturday’s jackpot climbing to $8m.

24 Sep 07:55 PM
Te Mātuku launches whānau voice report series to guide health decisions
Kahu

Te Mātuku launches whānau voice report series to guide health decisions

The reports provide a grassroots view of what communities need most.

24 Sep 02:28 AM
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Fallen officer Lyn Fleming to be remembered by police colleagues
Christchurch

Fallen officer Lyn Fleming to be remembered by police colleagues

Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming will be the 34th name read from the Roll of Honour.

24 Sep 12:51 AM
Heavy rain and storms set to batter northern North Island
New Zealand

Heavy rain and storms set to batter northern North Island

Thunderstorms and localised downpours are expected across Northland this morning.

23 Sep 05:00 PM
Discover 2026 holiday packages from Europe to the South Pacific
Travel news

Discover 2026 holiday packages from Europe to the South Pacific

Where will 2026 take you? From street parades to grand cruises, the journey awaits.

22 Sep 05:57 PM
'Weather rollercoaster': Heavy rain warnings in place for multiple regions
New Zealand

'Weather rollercoaster': Heavy rain warnings in place for multiple regions

Northland, Auckland and Bay of Plenty face downpours through to Wednesday.

22 Sep 05:00 PM
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Unlicensed to drill: Patient recalls 'bizarre' encounter with unqualified dentist
New Zealand

Unlicensed to drill: Patient recalls 'bizarre' encounter with unqualified dentist

Patients told the court their fillings fell out and root canals failed.

22 Sep 07:00 AM
Southern Ocean low, subtropical 'plume of moisture': Waves of rain to lash school holidays
New Zealand

Southern Ocean low, subtropical 'plume of moisture': Waves of rain to lash school holidays

Forecasters say low pressure in the Southern Ocean will drive rain and strong winds.

22 Sep 04:18 AM
On The Up: The historic Kiwi archer with huge ambitions
Sport

On The Up: The historic Kiwi archer with huge ambitions

Hector McNeilly took silver at the World Youth Champs and is a content creator on YouTube.

22 Sep 12:06 AM
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