Tasman
Police appeal for sightings of hitchhiker
Police are appealing for sightings of a woman hitchhiking in the Nelson region on Sunday.
Woman vows to fight if ex-boss fails to pay
A woman at the centre of a long-running and bitter employment dispute says she won't be surprised if her former boss refuses to accept the ruling.
Tasman backs out of Wicked Campervans ban
The Tasman District Council has backed away from plans to ban Wicked Campervans from camping grounds because it can only ban slogans or images.
Postie 'threatened' for refusing to deliver 'scam' mail
A postie was threatened with the prospect of being sent to prison after she refused to deliver letters which she thought were part of a scam, a union says. Audio
Budding young leaders tested in Nelson's outdoors
Nelson's Cable Bay has provided a window on the wonders of marine reserves for more than 50 aspiring young leaders.
Kiwi to boost Kahurangi bird count
Two great spotted kiwi have been released in the Flora Valley of the Kahurangi National Park near Nelson, with the aim of increasing the bird's population in the area.
Homes evacuated in Nelson area as river level rises
Significant rainfall overnight has caused flooding to parts of the Tasman District. Nelson Tasman civil defence's duty officer is Roger Ball Audio
Amelia Dunbar and Emma Newborn: bitches and woolsheds
Creators of the hit touring show The Bitches' Box, who are acting as dogs again in the new show, Sons of a Bitch, which tours to 19 woolsheds throughout the South Island in April, alongside… Audio
Irrigation call short-sighted - Tasman mayor
The Tourism Export Council's call for a moratorium on irrigation schemes is short-sighted and naive, Tasman District Mayor Richard Kempthorne says. The tourism council this week called for a…
Fire crews called to Tasman house fire
Fire crews are working to contain a fire that broke out in the roof of a home in the Tasman district. The fire service says five crews are at the...
Fonterra confirms closure of Kaikoura site
Fonterra has confirmed the permanent closure of its Kaikoura site which will result in the loss of 22 staff.
Buy-a-beach campaigner confirms purchase
The sale of an Awaroa beach to the public is now confirmed, with few pledges defaulting, according to the campaign's creator.
Classic boats on show in Nelson
A rundown boat for sale on the side of the road sparked an idea which is now a yearly event that attracts boats and people from around the world. See a gallery from the show here. Video
Nelson medical cannabis case
A Nelson woman who avoided a lengthy jail term for importing cannabis hopes her case will help other medicinal users. Rebecca Reider, who has complex chronic pain syndrome, was facing five charges for… Audio
Caving exercise turns into real-life scenario
A massive training exercise for search and rescue workers turned into a real-life scenario this morning when a man was injured and had to be flown to hospital.
Buller council pushes for Tasman road link
Buller District Council is pushing ahead with an idea for a new road linking the West Coast with the Tasman region, Mayor Garry Howard says.
Eb & Sparrow: small-town soundings
Members of the Wellington band Eb & Sparrow (Ebony Lamb, Nick Brown, Jason Johnson and Chris Winter) join Kim Hill in the RNZ music studio ahead of their month-long tour to small New Zealand centres.
…Concern over Awaroa beach-buy precedent
The government's role in buying a beach at Awaroa was appropriate but sets a risky precedent, West Coast-Tasman Labour MP Damien O'Connor says.
The secrets of Awaroa Beach
There are still unanswered questions about the tender process around Awaroa Beach. Audio
Student's $100 helps hand family bach to NZ
Sephrah Rayner never imagined $100 would one day buy her the chance to return to a place she calls home.
