Tasman
Government could help fund buying Abel Tasman beach
The government is investigating how it may be able to financially contribute to the public purchase of private land in the Abel Tasman National Park. Audio
Cost of NZ's first people trafficking trial revealed
New Zealand's first people trafficking trial cost Immigration New Zealand $125,335 to bring to court.
Give-a-little set up to save beach
Duane Major explains why he's trying to get the public to buy an Abel Tasman beach. Audio
Historic Nelson building to come down
The historic Trathen's Building in central Nelson will be demolished because of its potential risk to the public.
Snap, crackle and pop
Hundreds of Nelson children ended their 2015 school year by launching rockets, cooking popcorn, and gaining an appreciation of the intricacies of scampi. Audio
Wet weather welcomed by farmers
Farmers in the upper South Island are welcoming the first decent rainfall in months, calling it a great start to the year.
Hot, dry weather sparks warnings
Hot, dry weather is prompting water restrictions, and a warning for motorists to be conscious of the fire risk posed by engine heat.
DoC to target wasps in Abel Tasman
The Department of Conservation is undertaking a major wasp control programme in the Abel Tasman National Park this summer.
Water shortage likely in Marlborough
Water restrictions are likely for residents in Marlborough as the region prepares for what some say could be one of the driest seasons in decades.
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
