Tasman

Cameras across the lower North Island and upper South Island captured the dazzling meteor as stunned residents reported a vivid flash just before midnight.

Spectacular fireball streaks across Wellington night sky

The vivid meteor lit up skies from Wellington to Nelson, with dashcams capturing the moment it streaked overhead just before midnight.

Sat, Jan 31

Questions swirl over the tragic events at Mt Maunganui

Flowers and messages have been left at the cordon at Pilot Bay following last week's landslide.

Tue, Jan 27

Wharekaho one way bridge pictured at 7am.

'Threat to life': Red heavy rain warnings for North Island regions

Heavy rain was expected to intensify from later this morning into the afternoon and evening.

Wed, Jan 21

Floodwater rages past a beach house at Ohawini Bay, Whangaruru.

Worse weather coming: 'We've had a garden hose – now we'll have a fire hose'

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

Garnett, who had been missing and feared dead since December 30, was discovered at around 2.30pm on Sunday by DoC contractors installing signs at Venus Hut.

'Overjoyed': Family speaks as details emerge about tramper's 19-day ordeal

Police revealed today that Graham Garnett was disoriented by heavy cloud and took a wrong turn that pushed him deep into the Tasman wilderness for almost three weeks.

Mon, Jan 19

Spectacular fireball streaks across Wellington night sky

The vivid meteor lit up skies from Wellington to Nelson, with dashcams capturing the moment it streaked overhead just before midnight.

Sat, Jan 31

Questions swirl over the tragic events at Mt Maunganui

Flowers and messages have been left at the cordon at Pilot Bay following last week's landslide.

Tue, Jan 27

'Threat to life': Red heavy rain warnings for North Island regions

Heavy rain was expected to intensify from later this morning into the afternoon and evening.

Wed, Jan 21

Worse weather coming: 'We've had a garden hose – now we'll have a fire hose'

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

'Overjoyed': Family speaks as details emerge about tramper's 19-day ordeal

Police revealed today that Graham Garnett was disoriented by heavy cloud and took a wrong turn that pushed him deep into the Tasman wilderness for almost three weeks.

Mon, Jan 19

Tramper found alive in Kahurangi National Park after three weeks missing

Graham Garnett, 66, failed to return from a solo tramp in the Baton/Ellis River area on December 30, triggering a major search operation.

Sun, Jan 18

A "rainbow cloud" captured over the Nelson region on January 18, 2026.

Rare 'rainbow cloud' phenomenon dazzles Nelsonians

MetService said the vibrant colours came from ice crystals acting like tiny prisms, creating a brief but spectacular sight.

Sun, Jan 18

Search for missing tramper in Kahurangi National Park called off

"This decision follows extensive searches of the area and is extremely difficult for all involved," says police search and rescue Sergeant Jonny Evans.

Thu, Jan 15

Severe thunderstorm watches issued for large parts of North Island

A low pressure system to the west is bringing "plenty of rain today to both islands", MetService said.

Thu, Jan 15

A police vessel at the scene in Waikato.

Deadly day on the water prompts safety warning from police

Two people have died, others were injured and one remains missing following multiple water incidents across the country.

Sun, Jan 11

St John said it was notified of the incident on Little Sydney Rd just after 8am on Thursday and responded with an ambulance and a rapid response vehicle.

Glue drum explosion injures one at industrial site near Motueka

Emergency services responded to the incident at around 8am.

Thu, Jan 8

The search for missing tramper Graham Garnett, 66, is continuing today, with additional resources being used.

Search continues for missing 66yo tramper in Kahurangi National Park

Resources including a NZDF NH90 helicopter and canyon teams are being utilised in the search for Graham Garnett.

Thu, Jan 8

It cost more than $60,000 to clear blockages from Tasman's wastewater network in 2025.

Wipes and rocks wreaking havoc on Tasman's wastewater

The cost of clearing blockages from Tasman’s wastewater system has almost doubled.

Tue, Jan 6

Radar to search for missing tramper in Kahurangi National Park

The 66-year-old was due to return on December 30 but there has been no word almost a week later.

Mon, Jan 5

December 2025

Severe thunderstorm watch for Northland, Auckland on New Year’s Eve

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

Person killed in SH1 crash near Ohau Point, another injured

Police were notified of the crash at 9.38am on Wednesday.

December 31, 2025

The best place to ring in 2026 as wild weather lashes NZ - Dan Corbett

A stubborn low-pressure system brings rain, gales and thunderstorms to much of the country, warns 1News meteorologist Dan Corbett.

December 30, 2025

The case, known as the Nelson Tenths, dates back to 1845 when Nelson was established.

Nelson Tenths: Land returned to descendants in NZ's oldest property dispute

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.

December 17, 2025

The ambitious plan is now underway after it was initially dismissed years ago as being impossible.

Plans underway for 4km predator proof fence at base of Farewell Spit

An ambitious plan to build a predator proof fence across the base of Farewell Spit is underway after it was initially dismissed years ago as being impossible.

December 10, 2025