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Operation Silkie targets gang gathering in Nelson area

Police have encountered no major issues so far during Operation Silkie, the police response to monitoring a gang gathering in the Nelson area. Most attendees...

Online predator jailed after years of eluding capture through sophisticated tactics

Finn Cottam, an online predator who terrorised victims with a "sustained campaign of sexual terror," was sentenced to seven years in prison after police...

Coroner highlights safety concerns after truck driver’s fatal accident

62-year-old truck driver Philip Holt died in a workplace accident in Tākaka on September 14, 2021, when his truck rolled downhill and pinned him...

Police clamp down on gang members travelling to Canterbury

Police in the South Island intensified their monitoring of gang members entering Canterbury for a gang-related event, conducting a large-scale vehicle checkpoint at Glasnevin,...

Julie Payne at the “Safe & Effective” Roadshow: A nurse’s journey through mandates and vaccine injury

Julie Payne had wanted to be a nurse since she was 7-years old, and from 18-years old started her three years of training, followed...

4.9 magnitude earthquake shakes central NZ

A "moderate" earthquake struck the lower North Island and upper South Island on Monday afternoon, hitting 15km east of Picton at 3:58 pm. Geonet reported...

NPC Quarterfinal 4: Tasman 14 – 62 Canterbury

Canterbury have beaten Tasman 14-62 in their Bunnings NPC quarterfinal today in Nelson. https://youtu.be/FzglAeZOEFk?si=0hOQ4Xn7OBIuHqL7

Air NZ flight diverted to Nelson due to mid-air emergency

An Air New Zealand flight en route from Christchurch to Auckland was forced to divert to Nelson early this morning after an emergency was...

NPC: Taranaki lift Ranfurly Shield off Tasman

Taranaki have beaten Tasman 29-42 in their Bunnings NPC Round 9 clash today at Trafalgar Park in Nelson, and lift the Ranfurly Shield. https://youtu.be/WJl2gXsNZaw?si=uNtAF3TmUFzjlLfK

5.0 earthquake strikes near Seddon

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake hit 25 kilometres northeast of Seddon on Tuesday at 5:49 pm, with more than 11,000 people reporting feeling the tremor. GeoNet...

Talley’s worker dies in workplace incident in Port Nelson

A Talley's employee tragically lost their life following a workplace incident at Port Nelson on Tuesday. Emergency services were called to the scene around 12:50...

Beware of police impersonators scamming vulnerable people out of cash

Police are aware of reports emerging in several police districts where people have received a scam phone call from someone claiming to be a...

Man clocked 70kph over the speed limit in Nelson

A 24-year-old Nelson man found his car being impounded on the back of a tow truck after he was caught driving more than 70kph...

Work ongoing to resolve Nelson incident

Nelson Police are continuing work to peacefully resolve an incident at a Motueka Street house. Emergency services were called to the address at 10.15am today,...

Mental health worker accused of sexual misconduct faces investigation

A mental health worker in Nelson Marlborough has been investigated following allegations of paying a former patient for sex and mistreating her shortly after...

Information sought following collision between car and person in Nelson

Police would like to hear from anyone who witnessed a collision between a vehicle and a person in Nelson yesterday, Sunday 30 June. Around 2:30pm,...

Protests against ‘Fast-Track Approvals Bill’ today

Thousands of protesters gathered in downtown Auckland, with similar demonstrations taking place across Nelson, Whakatāne, Christchurch, and Tākaka, to oppose the coalition Government’s Fast-Track...

Nelson kebab restaurant ordered to pay $30K for underpaying staff during ‘quiet hours’

A Nelson-based restaurant, Zara's Turkish Kebabs and Cafe, has been ordered by the Employment Relations Authority (ERA) to compensate three former employees a total...

Three people charged after deer deliberately targeted with vehicle in Stoke

Nelson Police have taken action against five people involved in an incident where a mob of around eight deer were targeted with a vehicle. A...

Police release names of teens who died in Mt. Richmond Forest Park vehicle incident

Police are now able to advise the name of the two women who died following a crash on an off-roading track in Mount Richmond...

Takaka unexplained death referred to the Coroner

Police investigating the death of Peter Miller who was located deceased at a Takaka rural property last month, do not believe this death to...

Man sentenced for exploiting children online and possessing illegal material

Jason Wayne Kerr has been sentenced to three years and nine months in prison after admitting to possessing and dealing in child exploitation material. His...

Police updates – Takaka house fire, Omaha water incident

Police updates on crimes and investigations for 10 March 2024. One person in custody following Takaka house fire Nelson Police have taken one person into custody...

Dry weather triggers extra support for farmers and growers across the top of the South Island

The coalition Government is providing support for farmers and growers as dry conditions worsen across the top of the South Island. “Conditions on the ground...

One dead following glider crash

Police can advise one person has died after a glider crashed at Lake Station airstrip, Howard earlier today. The aircraft crashed on the runway and...

Information sought following serious crash in Nelson

Nelson Police are seeking information in relation to a serious crash where a car collided with a pedestrian at the weekend. Police were called to...

‘Driving behaviour in Nelson a concern’ – Police

Four motorists in Nelson have lost their licence after being clocked driving at more than 140kph. The vehicles were among seven Police caught at high...

Man wanted to ‘assist with enquiries’ into restaurant burglary

Nelson Police are seeking to identify this man following an incident in Kaikoura Flat on December 25. Shortly before midnight on Christmas night, a Kaikoura...

‘Preparation and teamwork’ praised in successful rescue of teen

At 3.20pm yesterday, Police received a call reporting a young man overdue whilst kayaking near Haulashore Island. The teen had earlier been paddling with a...

Update: Nelson Airport incident

Normal operations are resuming at Nelson Airport. The airport was evacuated about 9am, following an email of concern. Both the airport and planes there have been...

Have you seen Brett?

Police are appealing for the public’s help to find 40-year-old Brett Jason McKenzie. Brett was reported missing on 16 November 2023. Police and Brett’s family are...

“Southern swarm” takedown, further arrests as part of Operation Bear

Police have arrested five people including one Killer Beez gang member, and seized cash and drugs as Operation Bear continues. Operation Bear has targeted those...

Operation Bear: Police target Killer Beez gang

Police have arrested 11 gang members, filed 67 charges, and restrained vehicles, jet skis and more than 100 pairs of high-end shoes as part...

Second arrest made in Stoke homicide investigation

Police can advise that a second person is due in court today in relation to the death of James Whitikau Barton in Stoke on...

Arrest made in Stoke homicide investigation

Police can advise that this morning a 33-year-old man has been charged with murder in relation to the death of James Whitikau Barton on...

Stoke homicide – sightings of BMW sought

Police have located and recovered a white BMW believed to be linked to the James Whitikau Barton homicide. 'We would like to thank the public...

Police updates – missing man found, Stoke homicide victim named

Police updates on crimes and investigations for 12 November 2023. Name release, Stoke homicide Nelson Bays Police are now able to name the man that died...

Police updates – serious crashes Ashburton, Stoke and Mt. Pleasant

Police updates on crimes and investigations for 11 November 2023. Update: Serious crash, SH 1, Mount Pleasant One person has died following a crash on State...

Homicide enquiry launched following death in Stoke, Nelson

Tasman Police can advise that one person has died following a serious incident in Stoke last night and a homicide investigation is underway. Police attended...

Serious incident: Stoke

Tasman Police are at the scene of serious incident in Stoke this evening. Police were called to an Orchard Street address just after 7pm. Police will...

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