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Tasman hailstorm destruction: Impact set to last over a year
Farmers and growers are counting the cost - thought to be in the tens of millions of dollars - of the Boxing Day hailstorm in Tasman. Audio
Businesses and Christmas shoppers upbeat after a challenging year
The sound of tills ringing throughout the land have all but drowned out jingle bells in stores this year.
Crashing petrels moving south as lights dimmed in Punakaiki
The mystery of why native Westland petrel fledglings keep crash-landing on the West Coast continues, after new LED street lights through Punakaiki were switched off to try to help them during their…
Girl with special education needs allowed to stay in New Zealand
Lesly Jayoma had been declined an extension of her student visa early this year after she was diagnosed with a modest special education need requiring support for about four hours per week.
Nelson council keen to maximise marina's potential
Nelson is to revive a plan that incorporates its marina into the city's strategic development.
Tail rotor to form part of investigation into crashed helicopter
The effectiveness of the tail rotor on the helicopter that crashed in Kekerengu this week will form a standard part of the investigation, the Transport Accident Investigation Commission said.
Covid showing little impact in Kiwi summer holiday plans
More than 80 percent of people surveyed on their summer holiday plans are aiming to travel around New Zealand this season.
Ethnic affairs ministry might have averted mosque shootings - group
The head of the country's Federation of Multicultural Councils said having a Ministry of Ethnic Affairs in place before now might have helped avert last year's mosque shootings.
New Zealand farmers prepare to export 'best cannabis in the world'
Sun, sea and soil: these are the key ingredients for growing New Zealand's largest-ever medical cannabis crop.
Loss of local bank: 'It's got me gobsmacked'
The owners of a retail business in Geraldine say they and others in small rural areas might struggle to provide customers with change in future.
Reefton residents face long drive to do their banking
Reefton residents are horrified at the prospect of losing the only bank in town.
America's Cup: Just three foreign journalists approved for entry
Only three of five foreign journalists who have so far applied to come to New Zealand for the 36th America's Cup have been approved entry.
Nelson's sea-level rise plan may be inadequate - expert
Nelson city's climate champion Chris Cameron says planning for long-term sea-level rise of two metres might not be enough.
Nelson-Marlborough Health boss spent $22k on travel expenses
Peter Bramley's expenses also included a $9.20 coffee with the mayor of Tasman just hours before alert level 3 began earlier this year.
More than 4000 Nelson City properties included in new sea level rise hazard index
The council today released information that showed how coastal flooding could change under a warming climate, including a worst-case scenario of sea level rise up to two metres.
New Zealand records lowest-ever fertility rate
The latest quarterly data from Statistics New Zealand showed the ratio of births to the number of women of child-bearing age was well below what's needed to keep the population growing.
Grieving family given business exemption to enter New Zealand
A British sailing family who pleaded to come to New Zealand after the death of their son have been allowed in.
Colin McCahon tribute with forged signature sells in London for $13,000
A Dunedin artist is puzzled and indignant at how one of his paintings ended up at auction in London, supposedly signed by the late Colin McCahon.
Fuelled by people and growth, Tasman is now larger than Nelson
Nelson is no longer the largest centre in the top of the South Island - the Tasman District is now bigger, with more people and more growth.
Amaltal guilty of taking fish from a marine reserve
Conservation group Greenpeace has hailed a guilty verdict against a Nelson-based fishing company for its illegal bottom trawling in a marine reserve.
War on wasps escalates with plan to introduce new organisms
The war on wasps in the top of the South Island is being ramped up.
Coal Burner Ban could lead to rise in imported food – Growers
Crop, meat and dairy producers say any ban too soon on coal boilers could force New Zealand to increase its imports of food.
Nelson sells community homes to state rental agency for almost $20m
Nelson will use millions of dollars raised from the sale of community housing units to support the development of affordable, social housing.
Risk profile for bird strikes at some airports increasing
Two of New Zealand's three air force bases have the country's highest risk profiles for bird strikes on aircraft.
Calls for Tory Channel to be closed to shipping
A Marlborough Sounds watchdog group wants Tory Channel closed to all commercial shipping and large fishing boats.