Tasman
Nelson flash floods: roads blocked, water spills into shops
Nelson residents were taken by surprise on Monday morning when flash flooding hit the town, with the deluge blocking roads and water flooding into shops. The downpour saw around 40 millimetres of rain… Audio
$500m to redevelop Nelson Hospital over four years
Nicola Willis and Simeon Brown say the redevelopment is less than half of what the previous Labour-led government committed.
How much of the Budget will go to Nelson Hospital redevelopment?
Two buildings will be refurbished while a whole new building will be built.
Motorcyclist seriously injured after Nelson crash
The road was closed between Hira and Whangamoa, but has since reopened.
Digital billboard given final sign off despite dark sky park concerns
A design tweak has been approved for the billboard, which is expected to be erected by October, but a dark sky proponent is not pleased.
'It's our time': Calls for rain radar in Nelson as flood risks intensify
Nelson City Council hydrologist Chris Strang says there has been an increase in storms and their unpredictability.
Cost-saving measures ridiculed by Tasman residents
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Public toilets and rubbish bins are just some of the casualties of Tasman District Council's latest attempt to cut costs.
Record pekapeka bat numbers counted in Marlborough
Record high numbers of long tailed bats have been captured and tracked during an annual count of the vulnerable mammal.
Māpua developments under fire from residents
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Tasman District Council's proposed plan for the town has generated pushback from residents who fear the loss of its village character.
'It's just barren': Veteran farmer reckons Tasman's drought worst ever
Alf Kinzett has been feeding out since Christmas and will need to buy more feed for winter.
Proposal to increase Marlborough bus fares by 20 percent
The increase aims to address the escalating maintenance costs across the sector.
Living in Hope: locals fight to keep 'lovely farming village' vibe
A 400-signature petition given to Tasman District Council opposes business and industrial zoning plans for the small rural community of Hope, just south of Nelson.
Six years, nine months' prison for man who raped, sexually assaulted then-partner
A man has been sentenced to six years and nine months in prison for the two instances of sexual violence he inflicted on his then-partner.
Banned bike racks return for Nelson, Tasman eBuses
The region's bus service is the first in New Zealand to receive an exemption to the obstruction rule. Audio
$3m overspend frustrates Tasman councillors
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Maintaining Tasman's infrastructure this financial year is expected to cost $3 million more than was budgeted for, and the district's councillors aren't happy.
Police notify coroner over jetskier missing in Cook Strait
Police have notified the coroner regarding a jetskier missing in the Cook Strait for a week.
Lessons to be learnt as Waimea Dam opens after 24 years
The Waimea Community Dam finally opened on Friday and served as an example of the country's challenges in delivering large infrastructure projects.
Missing jetskier's friends still holding hope he will be found
Friends of a jetskier missing in the Cook Strait since Monday are still hopeful he will be found.
Missing jetskier made trip across Cook Strait many times - boat club
Kāpiti Boating Club says the man is a retired grandfather and long-time club member.
Report urges re-consideration of Nelson-Tasman councils merger
A merger was last considered in 2012 but failed after a referendum.
