Tasman
Residents re-entering flood-hit homes as property assessments continue
Evacuated families in the Nelson and Tasman regions are being supported to re-enter their homes from today.
Farmers forced to dump milk as floods block roads
Some farmers in the Nelson Tasman region are still cut off and are forced to dump milk after more severe weather over the weekend.
Heavy rain causes stock control and milk collection issues
The severe weather is causing issues for Nelson-Tasman and West Coast farmers, as a state of local emergency remains in place in both regions.
Buller on rain alert: 'It's really going to turn to custard'
The Buller District including Westport may be in for a pounding this week as an "incredibly persistent" northerly airflow hits. Audio
Tourism Export Council conference attracts 270 tour operators to Nelson
Nelson's tourism businesses will be on show this week as international tour operators visit the region to explore visitor attractions ahead of the summer season.
Search continues for swimmer missing at Maruia Falls
Searchers are out again looking for a man missing for more than a week from Maruia Falls, in the Tasman district.
Environment Court hearing begins over Te Waikoropupū Springs in Tasman
An Environment Court hearing is underway into the opposition of a water protection order for the world-famous Te Waikoropupū Springs in Golden Bay.
Plea for govt to commit to funding public transport in regions
The lack of a public bus between Nelson and Motueka led a community trust to establish its own minivan service to transport people between the two centres.
Proposal to extend Nelson Airport runway and noise allowances
Residents living near Nelson Airport are being asked to have their say on a proposed runway extension and future noise increases.
Training, loaded containers will help iwi to mount effective emergency response
Iwi across the top of the South Island are now well equipped to be part of the official emergency management response in the event of a disaster.
Vandals destroy 18 kilometres of road signs and letterboxes
More than $12,000 of road signage has been destroyed on a crime spree in the Motueka Valley.
Marae housing development 'not just about building bricks and mortar'
A dawn blessing was held today to mark the start of a government-supported development of 20 papakāinga housing units at the Te Āwhina Marae in Motueka.
Tasman ratepayers may cover $20m in Waimea Dam excess costs
Ratepayers in Tasman may have to cover the cost of the Waimea Dam's latest $20 million overrun.
Top of the south orchards seek to replenish workforce
A campaign to attract seasonal workers to the horticulture and viticulture industries in Nelson Tasman has recruited several hundred people, but many orchards in the top of the south are still looking…
'Buzzing': Orca swims close to kayaking children
A group of young kayakers are "buzzing" after an unexpected summer holiday close encounter with orca in Ligar Bay in the Tasman region. Audio
Widespread Covid testing needed in Nelson-Tasman - Medical Officer of Health
There are now 17 cases of Covid-19 in Nelson, with the health board moving to "stamp out" Omicron in the region.
'We have prepared' for Omicron in the community - Nelson mayor
With news a Nelson family have the Omircon variant of Covid-19, the mayors of Nelson and Tasman say their region has been preparing for an outbreak.
Seabirds settle in to Cape Farewell home
A group of young seabirds are settling into their new home at Cape Farewell, at the northernmost tip of the South Island.
Five flights, airport linked to Nelson-Tasman Covid cases
Five Air NZ flights have been linked to nine cases in the Nelson Tasman area, and a crew member has tested positive for the virus.
Nine new Covid-19 cases in Nelson-Tasman 'timely reminder to get tested'
There are nine new cases of Covid-19 in Nelson and Tasman, all from the same household.