Tasman
States of emergency remain for Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough
States of emergency remain in place for Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough this afternoon, but the sodden regions appear to have received less rainfall than feared. Torrential rain in Taranaki has caused… Audio
Tasman mayor on rainfall
Tasman's far west, including Farewell Spit, has borne the brunt of the bad weather. Mayor Tim King spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Rainfall expected to peak in Tasman
The worst of the rainfall is expected to hit around now in the sodden Tasman region, with road closures and evacuations already underway. Civil Defence and Emergency Management group controller Alec… Audio
Tasman comms back up and running after big storm
Mobile phone companies say all cell services have been restored in the Tasman District following the latest big storm.
'Shocked': Owner hit with $1400 fee to have three dogs
The consent fee was on top of the three charges of $90 to register each dog.
More support for flood-affected farmers as residents pick up the pieces
The government has unlocked extra support for flood-affected farmers and growers in Nelson, Tasman, and Marlborough, following last week's deluge. Audio
Looming wild weather likely 'another significant event' for storm-battered regions
Thunderstorms are forecast to bring heavy rain to the storm-battered Nelson and Tasman regions. Audio
'Nothing you can do about it': couple's property surrounded by water
Pouesi and Hilary Fitisemanu, who live by the Motueka River, were ready for the weather, but the rain came thick and fast.
Watch: Extensive damage caused by ongoing Tasman floods
An RNZ reporter surveying the scene by helicopter says the worst affected area appears to be the township of Kohatu, beside the Motueka River, and across to Quinney's Bush.
More heavy rain on the way for flooded regions - Civil Defence
Following a helicopter survey, Tasman's deputy mayor says damage to the Motueka Valley is more extensive than could be seen from the ground.
Tasman residents warned to remain cautious after floods
The region remains under a state of emergency.
Spring Creek resident confronts council boss in soggy showdown
Sixty homes in Spring Creek were evacuated after heavy rain lashed the top of the South Island.
Evacuations in place for Upper South Island
Nelson Tasman Civil Defence Controller Andrew White spoke to Lisa Owen about the evacuations and state of emergency in place for residents at the top of the South Island as wild weather and flooding… Audio
Resident clashes with council over noisy building site
The councils says there are no limits to the building site's operating hours as it is in an industrial zone.
Six injured in two Tasman crashes, police appeal for information
Six people have been hurt in two crashes in Tasman, including three who were critically injured, with police appealing for information and witnesses to one of the incidents.
Nelson's deputy mayor rules out running for next election
But Rohan O'Neill-Stevens says he hasn't ruled out a return to local politics in the future.
Police arrest three people after Nelson burglaries
Stolen goods, two firearms and drugs were recovered in a number of search warrants in recent weeks.
AI gun video of Nelson councillor sparks warning for voters
The councillor says voters should always look for an authorisation statement or something that's genuine.
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.
