More than two dozen homes have been evacuated and key state highways closed for a period as intense downpours overwhelmed parts of the region today.
New Zealand
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MetService warns a complex trough will bring heavy rain, strong winds and thunderstorms to parts of the country this weekend, with Saturday shaping as the wettest day.
Friday 1:44pm
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Properties in the immediate area have been evacuated, roads are closed and cordons are in place at the settlement near Nelson.
Friday 12:10pm
The Jewish Council said the graffiti was deeply concerning.
Crime and Justice
Friday 7:30am
The players, from Auckland and Nelson, won $500,000 each with Lotto First Division in last night's draw.
Sun, Apr 5
Police say the 25‑year‑old driver was seen weaving across the road, narrowly missing other vehicles, before being stopped.
Fri, Mar 27
MetService says more watches and warnings are likely as a moisture‑laden subtropical system brings heavy rain, severe easterly gales and large seas from Wednesday through to Friday.
Mon, Mar 23
Air New Zealand is cancelling around 1100 flights until early May as it deals with the fallout of rising fuel prices.
Thu, Mar 12
Harwoods Hole lies in the Tasman District, within the Abel Tasman National Park, but the Department of Conservation closed the track to the site last month, citing safety risks.
Environment
Wed, Mar 11
Noise and vibrations from heavy vehicles driving over the speed cushions annoyed enough residents to convince Nelson City Council to remove them.
Fri, Mar 6
Figures released under the Official Information Act show in January 2025 there were 36,187 on a waitlist, rising to 37,382 in January this year.
Health
Thu, Mar 5
Hospital bosses have apologised to Daniel Walker who was meant to be seen within two weeks and instead waited nine.
Wed, Mar 4
The project, Bridge to Better, will see three waters infrastructure upgraded to enable more inner-city living while also taking the opportunity to give the street a facelift.
Fri, Feb 27
A misunderstanding at Tasman District Council meant that odour complaints stemming from fertiliser derived from treated wastewater were left unactioned for weeks.
Wed, Feb 18
The vivid meteor lit up skies from Wellington to Nelson, with dashcams capturing the moment it streaked overhead just before midnight.
Sat, Jan 31
MetService said a strong and humid easterly flow would bring downpours to the upper North Island on Tuesday, while bands of heavy rain would spread south on Wednesday.
Tue, Jan 20
MetService said the vibrant colours came from ice crystals acting like tiny prisms, creating a brief but spectacular sight.
Sun, Jan 18
A low pressure system to the west is bringing "plenty of rain today to both islands", MetService said.
Thu, Jan 15
MetService said it would be a "fine, dry and sunny day" for most across the country today, before a change comes later in the week.
Tue, Jan 13
Police say a man hit and assaulted a pedestrian in Nelson before fleeing and deliberately swerving into an police car during a pursuit in Marlborough.
Mon, Jan 12
Severe thunderstorms are forecast from Whangārei to Wairarapa this New Year’s Eve, with Auckland, Hamilton, Whanganui and Palmerston North in the firing line.
December 31, 2025
A stubborn low-pressure system brings rain, gales and thunderstorms to much of the country, warns 1News meteorologist Dan Corbett.
December 30, 2025
MetService warns of dangerous conditions as an active low brings up to 180mm of rain and gusts of 120km/h.
December 28, 2025
Boris and two dogs went missing after a break-in back in February. While the dogs were found, the chatty black cat remained on the lam.
December 24, 2025
About 7583 acres (3068 hectares) of land at the top of the South Island will be restored to descendants of its original Māori owners after a long-standing private litigation.
Te Ao Māori
December 17, 2025
