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Stay current with all the latest and breaking news about Nelson, New Zealand, compare headlines and perspectives between news sources on stories happening today. In total, 28stories have been published about Nelson, New Zealand which Ground News has aggregated in the past 3 months.

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'Worst news': Person dies after being hit by tree while clearing floodwaters near Nelson

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A person has died after being hit by a tree while clearing floodwaters near Nelson. Acting Nelson Bays area commander Senior Sergeant Martin Tunley said the...See the Story

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Primary school praised for music that boosts pupil confidence

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Kanes Hill Primary School received commendations from two external organisations for its music lessons' quality and impact.See the Story

Basketball · Nelson

Nelson vs Southland: Sharks withstand Giant comeback - NZNBL: New Zealand National Basketball League

Result: NBS Nelson Giants (87) defeated by the SBS Bank Southland Sharks (91)   Leading Players: Nelson Giants: Andrew Jones (30 points, 7 rebounds), Jeremy Combs (26 points, 5 steals) Southland Sharks: Josiah Allick (19 points, 14 rebounds), Keylan Boone (25 points, 3 steals)   Sal’s NBL Box Score   MVP Votes: Andrew Jones – 8 votes Josiah Allick – 7 votes Jeremy Combs – 6 votes Keylan Boone – 5 votes Alex Robinson Jr – 3 votes Caleb Asberry – …Read Article

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Of course National and Taxpayers’ Union astroturf hate groups are targeting local councils now

When Māori righteously sought their property rights interest in water (after John Key sold off 49% of our hydro generated electricity industry), the resulting 3 Waters legislation was decried as ‘da maaaarres stealing da water’ and it was framed as a disgraceful abuse of democracy by seizing water assets, when it was nothing of the sort. Contrast that hysterical response to Māori having their water interests acknowledged with news last week that…Nelson, New Zealand · NelsonRead Article

Classy filly Beside Me disqualified from win after race-day positive - Harnesslink

The Adjudicative Committee has imposed a $5,750 fine on the training partnership of Cran and Chrissie Dalgety following a race day positive to the prohibited substance Meloxicam, detected in their horse Beside Me (Downbytheseaside) after its win at the Nelson Harness Racing Club meeting on 10 January 2025. Read the full decision below: Beside Me winning at Nelson (Race Images Photo) Respondent(s): Cran Terry Dalgety – Trainer Applicant: Mr Simo…Nelson, New Zealand · NelsonRead Article

Pine ‘quick fix’ will burn us in the end

Reading Time: 3 minutes Planting pines for carbon credits as a greenhouse gas emissions solution is a wasteful quick fix that sets us up for bigger problems down the line, Kerry Irvine says.  “It’s short-term thinking that locks in poor land use and will come back to bite us in terms of the environment, rural community viability and the economy,” the newly elected Federated Farmers Nelson president says.  He sees no problem with genuine producti…Nelson, New Zealand · NelsonRead Article

Nelson v Auckland: Giants record a huge win over Tuatara to keep playoff hopes alive! - NZNBL: New Zealand National Basketball League

Result: Jadcup Auckland Tuatara (85) defeated by NBS Nelson Giants (104) Leading Players Auckland Tuatara: Tom Vodanovich (23pts, 8reb), Luther Muhammed (19pts, 9ast) Neslon Giants: Jeremy Combs (29pts, 6reb, 4ast ), Andrew Jones (20pts)  Sal’s NBL Boxscore    MVP Votes: Jeremy Combs-  10 votes Tom Vodanovic – 6 votes Andrew Jones – 6 votes Luther Muhammad – 4 votes Alex Robinson – 3 votes Zach Riley – 1 vote   Sky Broadband Rapid League game: R…Basketball · NelsonRead Article

'Dumb decision' to increase speed limit reversed

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Nelson's Clifton Terrace School students protested over the speed limit changes in February. Photo: RNZ / Samantha Gee A section of highway north of Nelson will remain at 60kmh after a strong community campaign against the government rollback of speed limit reductions.Nelson, New Zealand · NelsonSee the Story

'Awful incident': Teen girl seriously injured by car outside Nelson college

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A Nelson College for Girls student has been seriously injured after being hit by a car outside the school this afternoon. A police spokesperson said...Cricket · NelsonSee the Story

'Bizarre': French tourist bites police officers during arrest for driving incident

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An unlicensed French driver who performed a U-turn in front of oncoming traffic became agitated when he was pulled over by police, lunging at officers and...Cricket · NelsonRead Article

Game Preview: Nelson Giants v Otago Nuggets - NZNBL: New Zealand National Basketball League

Photo Credit: Chris Ryan & Louise Emanuel NBS Nelson Giants (5-11, 10th) v Night ‘n Day Otago Nuggets (2-13, 11th)  The Giants have won three of their last five to keep their postseason hopes flickering but must overcome a Nuggets squad desperate to break a long losing streak. Can Nelson keep the dream alive, or will the Nuggets spoil the party and finally return to the winner’s circle? When:  Friday 13th June, Rapid League 6:30pm, Sal’s NBL 7:3…Basketball · NelsonRead Article

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