Latest Nelson-Tasman region news
Shield blockbuster awaits: Magpies top of the table, but outsiders to retain the Log o' Wood
A clash of two unbeaten titans is coming to McLean Park.
Busted: Inquisitive cleaner finds fake money operation in motel room
'It's offending that undermines our currency and this is a serious example of it.'
Drunken sailor crashed car while drinking '8 or 9' beers on drive home from sea
He understood the seriousness of what he’d done and how he’d placed other drivers at risk.
Villagers win fight against prominent wine grower over controversial alpine subdivision
'We would have been looking at Coronation Street which is not why we chose to be here.'
Watch: Kids sports car park dispute - is it acceptable to reserve a public spot?
Multiple bystanders are pictured trying to reason with the woman.
'She had just turned 12': Victim sobs as offender avoids being tagged as child sex offender
Peter Currie claimed an indecent assault at a wedding dance 'happened accidentally'.
‘Slippery slope to mediocrity’: Mayors hit back after PM demands focus on basics
Luxon has called for councils to 'rein in the fantasies' and manage spending.
LIV Golf rumours, First XV semifinals; and weight-restricted rugby for grown-ups
Mike Thorpe reports on the latest from sport around the South Island.
'You are a monster:' Dad confronts man who sexually abused his daughter
"Hate is a strong word...but Patrick Hart, I hate you for everything you did".
83yo left behind after suffering fall on bus trip 'pretty upset' with InterCity
Barry Gardiner said he still hasn't received a formal apology from the company.
Woman duped into handing over $7k after being told she'd won a prize on Facebook
The victim was told she had to pay $5000 into a bank account in order to claim her prize.
'Liability': 83yo left behind after suffering fall on bus trip
Bus company apologises after driver left food stop without elderly passenger.
Rain, snow and wind to blast the country
Heavy rain, snowfall and strong wind warnings and watches are in place across the country.
'True gentleman': Kiwi chopper pilot shot dead in West Papua farewelled
Hundreds of locals turned up to remember Glen Conning, 'a man with mana'.
Nelson hostage situation: Man appears in court on kidnapping charges
Police from outside the region arrived in Nelson to help with the hostage situation.
'Distressing' Nelson hostage situation resolved, man facing kidnapping charge
A 56-year-old man will appear in court today.
Nelson hostage situation: Two people leave house, one taken to hospital as cordons continue
Armed officers are in the area, residents are told to stay away.
Rapist's last words to victim: 'See, it wasn't that bad was it?'
Simon Harris, a collagen technician, denied the offending but was found guilty at trial.
Police raid uncovers loaded guns stashed in child's bedroom
Police said there could have been a terrible and needless tragedy.
Person dies in crash in Hope, Tasman District
The single-vehicle crash happened around 6.15pm on Wednesday.
Release of captive NZ pilot in Papua remains ‘top priority’ for Government after killing of fellow Kiwi
NZ Government seeks answers over how separatist rebels killed chopper pilot.
'No more bloodshed': Liberation leader's plea after Kiwi pilot shot dead in Papua
His family say he was 'the most caring and loving husband and dad'.
'Our hearts are broken': Family devastated by Kiwi pilot's Papua death as rebel group denies responsibility
His family say he was "the most caring and loving husband and dad".
'Great family man': Kiwi chopper pilot killed by Papua rebels an experienced South Island airman
Gunmen murdered the pilot as he touched down in a remote area.
Remorse 'genuine': High Court removes man's name from child sex offender list
Kwan Loong Lee was caught trying to flee the country after a relationship with a 13yo.
Water dragon on the loose prompts biosecurity warning
There are fears that exotic pets could turn into New Zealand invaders if left unchecked.
33 hours of snow: MetService issues raft of warnings ahead of three-day storm hitting NZ
Incoming system set to deliver widespread wind, rain - and a potential heavy dump of snow.
Heavy rain and wind warnings for parts of NZ, snow for lower South Island
A complex trough crossing the South Island on Monday is set to bring severe weather.
Sunshine to snow: Looming icy polar blast to bring snow to both North, South islands
Niwa says the weather system is 'potentially conducive' to snow.
New Zealand's best First XV rugby venues
What makes a good First XV rugby venue? We rank the best ones.
Kiwi paddlers victorious in 'world's toughest race'
Sophie Hart and Nathan Fa’avae record the event's second-fastest completion time ever.
Heavy rain watches, 10m waves as 'weather bomb' looms
High waves are also expected near the centre of the rapidly deepening low.
One dead after car crashes into power pole in Tasman
The Serious Crash Unit is currently investigating.