https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/upper-south-island/rss NZME Keep up with the latest in Upper South Island news with Newstalk ZB. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 01:07:52 Z en https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/upper-south-island/canterbury-farmers-call-on-government-ministers-to-cut-red-tape/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/upper-south-island/canterbury-farmers-call-on-government-ministers-to-cut-red-tape/ North Canterbury farmers want to help boost the economy but say the red tape needs to go. Sun, 06 Apr 2025 23:37:44 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/upper-south-island/marlborough-sounds-jetty-closure-isolates-waitaria-bay-school/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/upper-south-island/marlborough-sounds-jetty-closure-isolates-waitaria-bay-school/ A new Waitaria Bay jetty will cost $650,000, with construction starting mid-2025. Sun, 26 Jan 2025 21:57:48 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/upper-south-island/christchurch-crash-woman-allegedly-steals-car-crashes-on-bealey-ave/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/upper-south-island/christchurch-crash-woman-allegedly-steals-car-crashes-on-bealey-ave/ A Christchurch woman has allegedly stolen a car and crashed it after the vehicle was spiked on a busy main road. Tue, 14 Jan 2025 02:41:53 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/upper-south-island/scooter-rider-hospitalised-with-critical-injuries-after-crash-with-car-in-christchurch/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/upper-south-island/scooter-rider-hospitalised-with-critical-injuries-after-crash-with-car-in-christchurch/ A scooter rider has been critically injured following a serious crash with a car in Christchurch. Tue, 14 Jan 2025 02:35:21 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/upper-south-island/family-mourn-aspiring-artist-sportswoman-phoebe-slade-17-killed-in-north-canterbury-crash/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/upper-south-island/family-mourn-aspiring-artist-sportswoman-phoebe-slade-17-killed-in-north-canterbury-crash/ Family and friends are devastated by the loss of a “beautiful, powerful” 17-year-old killed in a high-speed crash in North Canterbury. Tue, 14 Jan 2025 01:39:05 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/upper-south-island/earthquake-near-blenheim-causes-shaking-in-upper-south-island-lower-north-island/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/upper-south-island/earthquake-near-blenheim-causes-shaking-in-upper-south-island-lower-north-island/ A 4.9 magnitude earthquake has struck in the upper South Island, with one person describing it as “quick and rough”. Tue, 21 Feb 2023 21:58:03 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/upper-south-island/two-seriously-injured-in-nelson-assault-police-seek-witnesses/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/upper-south-island/two-seriously-injured-in-nelson-assault-police-seek-witnesses/ Two men were stabbed in Nelson last night and police are appealing for witnesses. Tue, 08 Nov 2022 21:32:15 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/upper-south-island/methamphetamine-use-a-factor-in-fatal-nelson-motorcycle-crash-coroner-finds/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/upper-south-island/methamphetamine-use-a-factor-in-fatal-nelson-motorcycle-crash-coroner-finds/ By RNZ Tue, 30 Aug 2022 21:43:56 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/upper-south-island/nelson-floods-homes-empty-due-to-rain-damage-targeted-by-burglars/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/upper-south-island/nelson-floods-homes-empty-due-to-rain-damage-targeted-by-burglars/ By RNZ Tue, 30 Aug 2022 04:10:25 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/upper-south-island/nelson-floods-man-winched-to-safety-in-dramatic-night-time-rescue/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/upper-south-island/nelson-floods-man-winched-to-safety-in-dramatic-night-time-rescue/ A Nelson man unable to walk had to be winched to safety in a dramatic rescue operation in the early hours of this morning amidst wild weather. Fri, 19 Aug 2022 00:21:59 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/upper-south-island/northern-buller-residents-in-west-coast-encouraged-to-evacuate-as-severe-weather-lashes-area/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/upper-south-island/northern-buller-residents-in-west-coast-encouraged-to-evacuate-as-severe-weather-lashes-area/ Residents in parts of Northern Buller are being encouraged to evacuate as severe weather, including flooding and strong sea surges, continues to lash the area. Mon, 13 Jun 2022 06:32:26 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/upper-south-island/fire-crews-are-responding-to-a-large-blaze-in-an-old-school-building-in-greymouth/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/upper-south-island/fire-crews-are-responding-to-a-large-blaze-in-an-old-school-building-in-greymouth/ Fire crews are responding to a large blaze in an old school building in Greymouth.  Mon, 06 Jun 2022 04:33:39 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/upper-south-island/police-searching-for-man-who-did-indecent-act-on-nelson-walkway/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/upper-south-island/police-searching-for-man-who-did-indecent-act-on-nelson-walkway/ Police are trying to find a man who allegedly performed an indecent act while on a walkway in Nelson. Mon, 23 May 2022 21:07:41 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/upper-south-island/rail-line-between-buller-river-and-ng%C4%81kawau-damaged-in-heavy-rain/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/upper-south-island/rail-line-between-buller-river-and-ng%C4%81kawau-damaged-in-heavy-rain/ Heavy rain that hit the West Coast this week has damaged and forced the closure of a rail line between Buller and Ngākawau. Tue, 10 May 2022 22:38:00 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/upper-south-island/delays-on-porters-pass-in-canterbury-for-next-10-weeks/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/upper-south-island/delays-on-porters-pass-in-canterbury-for-next-10-weeks/ Motorists travelling between the West Coast and Canterbury will be faced with delays for the next 10 weeks. Sun, 08 May 2022 23:34:36 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/upper-south-island/picton-community-warming-to-ferry-terminal-port-upgrade-plans/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/upper-south-island/picton-community-warming-to-ferry-terminal-port-upgrade-plans/ Helen Baxter used to be one of the "flower ladies" – a group of keen Picton locals who would welcome cruise ship passengers to the port-side town.  Sun, 01 May 2022 01:10:29 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/upper-south-island/westport-buller-floods-cost-kiwirail-more-than-3-million/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/upper-south-island/westport-buller-floods-cost-kiwirail-more-than-3-million/ KiwiRail has spent more than $3 million fixing rail assets as a direct result of the July 2021 and February 2022 floods which hammered the Westport area. Fri, 29 Apr 2022 03:01:40 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/upper-south-island/lawyer-costs-could-have-helped-brother-buy-bach-off-feuding-siblings/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/upper-south-island/lawyer-costs-could-have-helped-brother-buy-bach-off-feuding-siblings/ After a lengthy battle over a family bach Grant Parkins is on the brink of believing if justice exists.   Mon, 25 Apr 2022 00:08:23 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/upper-south-island/drone-operator-sought-as-police-try-to-identify-womans-body-found-near-charleston/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/upper-south-island/drone-operator-sought-as-police-try-to-identify-womans-body-found-near-charleston/ Police are searching for the operator of a drone as part of an investigation into the identity of a woman found dead near Charleston on the West Coast of the South Island.  Thu, 21 Apr 2022 01:30:07 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/upper-south-island/police-seek-help-identifying-woman-found-dead-near-charleston-west-coast/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/upper-south-island/police-seek-help-identifying-woman-found-dead-near-charleston-west-coast/ Police are asking the public for help to identify the body of a woman found near Charleston yesterday. Tue, 19 Apr 2022 23:48:19 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/upper-south-island/rescue-under-way-of-man-stuck-in-arthurs-pass-national-park-overnight/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/upper-south-island/rescue-under-way-of-man-stuck-in-arthurs-pass-national-park-overnight/ A man has been rescued after spending the night in Arthur's Pass National Park.  Sun, 10 Apr 2022 23:01:22 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/upper-south-island/west-coast-rain-planning-under-way-to-return-evacuated-residents-home/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/upper-south-island/west-coast-rain-planning-under-way-to-return-evacuated-residents-home/ Heavy rain has eased on the West Coast and the clean-up is underway after the region suffered serious damage. Fri, 11 Feb 2022 01:44:24 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/upper-south-island/west-coast-downpour-family-rescued-from-tractor-as-flooding-rises/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/upper-south-island/west-coast-downpour-family-rescued-from-tractor-as-flooding-rises/ A West Coast family of four huddled on top of a tractor from rising floodwaters have been rescued by helicopter as rain hammers the region. Fri, 04 Feb 2022 03:57:19 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/upper-south-island/weather-west-coast-downpour-buller-mayor-announces-evacuations-with-worst-rain-to-come/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/upper-south-island/weather-west-coast-downpour-buller-mayor-announces-evacuations-with-worst-rain-to-come/ Buller district mayor Jamie Cleine has announced partial evacuations for areas of Westport that are at risk from flooding, with a severe rainstorm set to hit the West Coast today. Fri, 04 Feb 2022 01:28:56 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/upper-south-island/body-recovered-from-waimakariri-river-likely-that-of-missing-18-yr-old/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/upper-south-island/body-recovered-from-waimakariri-river-likely-that-of-missing-18-yr-old/ A body believed to be that of a missing swimmer has been recovered from the Waimakariri River.  Mon, 27 Dec 2021 21:41:11 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/upper-south-island/lucky-trampers-found-on-snowy-mount-robert-ridge/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/upper-south-island/lucky-trampers-found-on-snowy-mount-robert-ridge/ A couple were rescued after spending hours stuck in the cold on Mount Robert in Nelson on Saturday. Mon, 25 Oct 2021 03:20:10 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/upper-south-island/weather-heavy-rain-strong-winds-batter-south-as-flood-hit-areas-in-the-firing-line-again/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/upper-south-island/weather-heavy-rain-strong-winds-batter-south-as-flood-hit-areas-in-the-firing-line-again/ The South Island is being battered by heavy rain and strong winds as forecasters warn areas that are already waterlogged are in the firing line again. Mon, 26 Jul 2021 00:59:08 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/upper-south-island/dead-cows-lining-westport-beach-riverbeds-in-aftermath-of-horror-flooding/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/upper-south-island/dead-cows-lining-westport-beach-riverbeds-in-aftermath-of-horror-flooding/ WARNING: Graphic content Mon, 19 Jul 2021 01:21:14 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/upper-south-island/former-gloriavale-member-john-ready-launches-civil-court-action-against-leadership-trust/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/upper-south-island/former-gloriavale-member-john-ready-launches-civil-court-action-against-leadership-trust/ A former Gloriavale member who has launched a potentially landmark legal case to try and remove the leadership of the West Coast religious commune has got his first day in court today. Thu, 11 Feb 2021 00:16:02 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/upper-south-island/mongrel-mob-gang-members-returning-from-south-island-warned-by-ferry-bosses-to-be-on-good-behaviour/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/upper-south-island/mongrel-mob-gang-members-returning-from-south-island-warned-by-ferry-bosses-to-be-on-good-behaviour/ Members of the Mongrel Mob who travelled down to the South Island for a weekend meet-up have been warned by Cook Strait ferry bosses to be on their best behaviour for the return trip. Wed, 03 Feb 2021 02:50:10 Z