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Disqualified driver crashes head-on into campervan after flipping off tourists
Fairmont Leigh sped over the Tākaka Hill because he was 'late for a funeral'.
Latest from Nelson Region
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Person dies after water-related incident at Kaiteriteri Beach
The person was found unresponsive on the beach and could not be revived.
Microchips, desexing: The region with strict new rules on cat ownership
The council says the rules aim to promote responsible and humane cat ownership.
Driver rescued in south as weather ramps up, 140km/h gales and tornado risk approach
Nelson and Tasman are already seeing power cuts, flooded roads and slips.
Body found in Motueka Valley search for missing man Nathan Green
The 52-year-old was last seen on April 14 in the Herring Stream Rd area.
'Quick, get out': Woman jumped to safety, tenant ran through flames after arson attack
David Sparks broke into his ex-partner's home and set the furniture on fire.
‘Bugger’: Pilot reacts after vintage plane skids into airport tyre barrier
The Chipmunk plane's hard landing sparked a large emergency response.
One dead after crash in Tasman district
Police were called to the scene around 8.25pm on Wednesday.
Worker seriously injured at Motueka industrial site
Emergency services were called to Little Sydney St shortly after 8am.
Top cop walks the NYE beat to honour slain policewoman
Commissioner Richard Chambers spent New Year’s Eve patrolling the streets of Nelson.
NZ's top cop to patrol the streets on New Year's Eve to honour slain officer
Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming, 62, was killed on patrol in Nelson on January 1.
'Devastating news': Tramper who died on West Coast named
Amy MacIver, 53, of Māpua, died while tramping in the Klondyke Valley on Friday.
Supermarket manager injured in brutal, surprise attack while stocking shelves
His assailant, Shamah Riley, has now been sent to prison for the violent act.
Arrow fired into street during tense five-hour standoff which sparked mass evacuation
Corey Innocente aimed a crossbow at police and threatened to blow up his house.
Hunter dies after fall from cliff in Golden Bay
Emergency crews were called to Motupipi farmland at about 6.30pm on Saturday.
'Knowing they are safe': First NZ zero-silica factory opens in fight against deadly dust
The site removes silica entirely, eliminating the risks of dust exposure.
'Kissing excessively': Woman jailed for offences including indecency on Air NZ flight
Bronte LeLievre and Reuben Finn caused 'embarrassment and discomfort' to others on board.
'Consider moving your trip forward': New weather warnings issued as storm nears
Cold snap brings rain, wind and snow for Labour Day travellers.
Police arrest man after armed standoff in Nelson’s Maitai area
Officers, including the AOS and police negotiation team, were called around 3.30pm.
She's 18 years old, and she could lift you: Meet NZ's newest champion weightlifter
How a kid from Nelson became one of the strongest teens in New Zealand.
Man strangled woman over rent dispute before threatening to burn down house
Mathew Linch was then on bail when he tried to pull her out of a car by her arms.
‘The damage was done’: Dogs mauled seal for 30 minutes as owner watched in 'panic'
The owner thought the most humane thing to do would be to let the dogs continue.
Hold the bubbly: The mayoral races going down to the wire
While some mayors are popping corks, other races are too close to call.
Local elections 2025: Mayors out - noteable leaders lose their roles, Hamilton gains new mayor
Join our live coverage as the results of the 2025 local elections roll in.
NZ city's economy in a 'hole', says mayor, as hundreds of jobs vanish
Nick Smith says 'over 500' jobs will be lost with the closures of the past three months.
Winery’s after-work sampling session ends in tragedy as young staff member dies in crash
Daniel Oyaga died in a high-speed crash in 2022 after finishing work at a Tasman winery.
'A leader with true mana': Ex-Māori All Black Shane Christie farewelled
Christie, 39, died suddenly in Nelson last week.
'Bloody atrocious': Father of player who died with CTE slams NZR after Shane Christie's death
Christie's death is another blow for head injury advocates, says John Guyton.
'I would have taken them all': Man snuck into SPCA after hours, freeing all the caged animals
A staff member was injured trying to retrieve the escapees, one of which remains missing.
Former Māori All Black Shane Christie dies aged 39
Shane Christie advocated for NZ Rugby to do more for players with head injuries.