Tasman
Nelson fire: Water shortage, dry conditions worry farmers
Rural groups are rallying help for farmers, livestock and pets affected by the Nelson fires. Audio
Nelson fire: PM to assess damage as blaze remains 'out of control'
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will fly into Nelson today to assess the damage after the forest fire that's grown to nearly 2000ha, and prompted 182 property evacuations. Video
Nelson bushfires update
RNZ Nelson reporter Tracy Neal with the latest on the massive fire in the Tasman district. Audio
Firefighters monitor fire in Waihopai Valley in Marlborough
Firefighters will continue dampening down a fire in the Waihopai Valley in Marlborough today.
Hunters help to save wetlands
Efforts by hunters to help restore a Marlborough wetland will be highlighted at a global conservation day next month, says Fish and Game.
Warnings of extreme fire risks
Northland is tinder-dry while Tasman and Nelson face the worst fire risk they've seen in a decade. Audio
Waimea Plains water restrictions due to start next week
The Tasman District Council plans to impose stage-one water restrictions on the Waimea Plains from Monday.
Vineyard owner ordered to pay $3.3m to former investors
The head of a company that owns a Tasman vineyard has been ordered to pay $3.32m to his former investors, whom he misled.
What makes a good Santa...
Neville Baker was reinstated as Santa at the Auckland Santa parade yesterday, just a week after he was sacked by organisers for inappropriate comments. The veteran Santa, who runs a Santa school, came… Video, Audio
Council staff abused over non-traditional Santa
The organiser of Nelson's santa parade has apologised to those who were upset this year's parade did not feature a traditional Santa Claus - saying even he was surprised Santa wasn't wearing a hat. Video, Audio
Green light for controversial Waimea dam
Tasman District Council has approved the $105 million Waimea dam project after a marathon meeting.
Missing woman found safe and well
A 75-year-old woman who was missing in the Motueka Valley area has been found safe and well.
Tasman woman sets skydiving record
A Tasman resident has set the record for the highest skydive in New Zealand.
New Originair service links Nelson to Napier
The first passenger flight to cross the lower North Island in two decades has landed in Napier this afternoon after setting off from New Plymouth.
Golden Bay considers seceding from Tasman District Council
Golden Bay is considering a partial separation from the Tasman District Council.
Waimea Dam bill gets multi-party support
Nelson MP Nick Smith, who introduced the member's bill, said it had enough support to go to select committee.
Paul Matheson - Nelson hosts 1st ABs 2018 home test match
An audacious idea was hatched 18 months ago in Nelson, when city chiefs and private sector heads got together to bid for the first home All Blacks test of 2018. With a stadium that only seated 7,000… Audio
Nelson gearing up to host first ever All Blacks test
More than 21,000 fans will be on hand to watch the sell-out match against Argentina, with Trafalgar Park's capacity increased by an additional 14,872 temporary seats. Video, Audio
Waimea Dam back on the table
A controversial dam recently voted down by the Tasman District Council is back on the table, after new costing information.
