Tasman
Serious water shortage in Tasman
A Nelson region apple grower said the weather extremes affecting the region were more volatile than ever, and it should brace for a worsening drought this summer.
Drought brings economic hardship
Marlborough and Tasman are facing serious water shortages and residents are being urged to cut use. Audio
Government backs West Coast development
A road linking the West Coast and the Nelson-Tasman region could be on the cards after the government agreed to consider studying the viability of the route. Audio
Hail storm wreaks havoc on Tasman orchards
An apple orchardist has lost about a third of his crop in the devastating hail storm that struck the Tasman region yesterday.
A new road for West Coast and Nelson?
A plan for a new road linking the West Coast and Nelson-Tasman through part of the Kahurangi National Park is being put forward by the Buller District Council.
Schools on the move in $63m project
In its latest school property announcement, the government has decided to move Marlborough Girls' College and Marlborough Boys' College. Audio
Fire destroys Takaka artist's life's work
Hundreds, if not thousands, of artworks have gone up in flames at a Takaka artist's house. Audio
Firewood firm pays $60k to injured worker
A Motueka firewood firm has been ordered to pay more than $60,000 to a worker who lost most of his hand in an accident earlier this year.
Millions spent on search and rescue operations
Police have spent about $15 million on search and rescue missions in the last five years, official figures show.
Former DHB manager awarded compensation
A former DHB director of nursing and midwifery, who wrote that a key job skill was being able to "get alongside idiots", has been awarded $15,000 in an employment dispute.
Complainant may have known letter contents, court told
The lawyer defending one of two men accused of human trafficking has cast doubt on a witness' claims he didn't know what was written in a letter to Immigration
Trafficking complainant describes journey to NZ
A complainant at a trial involving charges of human trafficking has told how the accused arranged for him to come to New Zealand.
Islands set aside for fur seal breeding colonies
Two islands in Abel Tasman National Park will become specially protected areas to protect breeding colonies of fur seals. The government's announcement means public access to Tonga and Pinnacle…
Tasman kaka project about to take flight
A project to restore dwindling kaka numbers is being hailed as one of the Abel Tasman National Park's most significant conservation projects yet.
Worker admits to raping sleeping victim
A Tongan orchard worker living in Nelson has admitted raping a woman while she lay sleeping in her home.
Two men charged with murder
Two men have been charged with murder after the death of another man in a Nelson boarding house in July.
Road Map - Riwaka
We are in the South Island again today for the roadmap and off to a summer hot spot. Riwaka, home to approximately 600 people is located six kilometres north of Motueka and is near Tasman Bay and the… Audio, Gallery
DHB seeks to improve cancer treatment speed
Some cancer patients in the top of the South Island are not getting treatment as fast as they should, but the health board says steps are in place to improve the situation.
Nelson bursts into colour
More than 5000 people marched through Nelson's centre last night for the 21st annual Masked Parade, which attracted an even bigger crowd of onlookers.
Tasman high and dry as El Nino takes hold
Dry conditions are worsening in the Tasman district, as the El Nino weather pattern takes a hold, with the council considering water restrictions.
