Tasman
Coronavirus: non-English speakers targeted with lockdown information
Extensive efforts have been made to communicate Covid-19 updates to the large non-English speaking community in Nelson.
Trainee pilot holding onto dream amid virus
A former flight steward half way through training to become a pilot says he remains focused on that goal, despite the huge shift in aviation because of Covid-19.
Coronavirus: Freight trips quicker, less stressful with lack of traffic
The Covid-19 lockdown has led to a noticeable drop in traffic, with some truck drivers saying it is much easier to meet timetables.
Arsonist posed as resident forced to flee blaze
A man who deliberately lit fires in tinder-dry Tasman last year initially posed as a frightened resident who was forced to evacuate his home.
Man dies in workplace accident in Tasman District
A man has died in a workplace accident in Ngatimoti, near Motueka, in the Tasman District.
Plane makes emergency landing in Motueka
Two people have walked away from an emergency landing by a light aircraft at Motueka in Tasman.
Drought-hit Northland farmers ask for financial support
Some farmers in Northland are starting to come forward for financial assistance as a drought in the region continues.
Nelson-Tasman Climate Forum launched
The Nelson-Tasman Climate Forum is designed to unite local and central government leaders with local climate activists and help guide a community-led plan to tackle climate change.
Extra $25m for dam not stopping progress
The Tasman District mayor is vowing to press on with a large irrigation project, despite a 25 percent jump in its cost.
NZ still well covered if wildfires break out here
New Zealand has been sending firefighters to Australia to help battle massive bushfires there. But should a large blaze break out here, we still have the resources to deal with it, Fire and Emergency…
Community recovery in Nelson & Tasman District wildfires
A look back at this year's wildfires in Nelson and Tasman District - New Zealand's largest aerial firefight on record and the largest since 1955. Audio
Peter Butler: Building a predator-free sanctuary
Self-described hippie Peter Butler helped set up HealthPost, a thriving Golden-Bay-based online natural product business. He's now on a mission to protect local wildlife. The focus of his efforts is a… Audio, Gallery
Housing scheme expanded to combat growing homeless population
The government's homelessness programme, Housing First, has been expanded to the top of the South Island.
'I could have died' - US tramper rescued in South Island
An American hiker rescued from the banks of a flooded river in Tasman says he was seconds away from being swept to certain death.
Nelson family winemakers Seifried take out top award
Sauvignon Blanc reigns supreme in Marlborough - but not this year - the Seifried Family Winemakers won the New Zealand Wine of the Year "Champion Sauvignon Blanc" award. Audio
Falling boulder kills driver near Murchison
A falling boulder has killed a man in a car near Murchison, closing State Highway 6 tonight and all day tomorrow.
Three vehicles involved in serious crash
Emergency services are attending a serious crash on the Kawatiri-Murchison Highway in the south Tasman District involving three vehicles.
Man drowns swimming in Riwaka River
A man has drowned in the Riwaka River at the top of the South Island after he got in to difficulty while swimming.
Nelson Mayor Rachel Reese keeps top job
Nelson's Rachel Reese has secured her third term as mayor, but on a much reduced vote than three years ago.
Tasman back Squire for a return to the All Blacks
Tasman are backing their loose forward Liam Squire if he wants to return to the All Blacks line-up for the World Cup.
