Tasman
Community board forum consumed by conspiracy theories
Concerns around the installation of Motueka cycleways have resulted in conspiracy theories consuming much of the community board's public forum time.
Introduction of electric buses sees large spike in trips
Public transport usage across Nelson and Tasman has increased by more than 40 percent since the new electric bus service began a week ago.
New fleet of electric buses hits the road in Nelson and Tasman
A fleet of bright blue electric buses have hit the road in Nelson and Tasman - the launch of a new service designed to improve residents' access to public transport.
Gang list surge not proof of increased membership - police
A National party candidate says the growing National Gang List is evidence of Labour's 'soft-on-crime approach', but police say it's not that straightforward.
Library, council staff rally to highlight inadequate wages, high turnover
Library and council workers across the top of the South Island are rallying to raise their concerns about low wages, poor working conditions and high turnover.
Massive Tasman Sea underwater landslide may have caused 70m tsunami on North Island west coast
A massive landslide under the Tasman Sea a million years ago may have caused a 70m tsunami along parts of the North Island. Video
Waimea Community Dam construction finishes, ready to fill over winter
Waimea Community Dam's reservoir is now built, and on track to supply the Tasman District with water from next summer.
MV Shiling due to arrive in Wellington late Tuesday morning
Stricken cargo ship MV Shiling is under tow and due to arrive in Wellington Harbour on late on Tuesday morning.
Heavy rain expected for Nelson and Tasman regions
Heavy rain is forecast for parts of Nelson and Tasman from Friday into the weekend.
Nelson-Tasman's economic resilience bucks nationwide trends
Recent stats show economic growth in Nelson-Tasman is leading the country in the last quarter.
More heavy rain expected for Nelson as rain band moves west
Up to a dozen evacuated residents in the Nelson and Tasman region have been allowed to return to their homes.
Heavy rain warnings for northern and western parts of NZ
Streams and rivers are rising and flooding has been reported in North Taranaki, Civil Defence says. Audio
'A horrendous noise' - Tasman residents' tornado terror
Broken trees are being felled, homes repaired and sections cleared of debris after a tornado tore across the Tasman District. Audio
Tornadoes damage about 100 properties after storms sweep across NZ
About 50 properties have been damaged after a tornado tore through the Tasman district near Nelson on Monday afternoon.
A stitch in time: saving sewing machines in Motueka
Industrial sewing machine mechanic Gary Hucker has been repairing machines for over 30 years. He runs a busy sewing machine repair business, In Stitches, serving the Tasman and Nelson area. He has so… Audio, Gallery
Golden Bay farmer opposes virtual fencing
Golden Bay dairy farmer Tim Rhodes says virtual fencing is a worry for the dairy cow, the farmer and the consumer. Audio
Healthy ocean at heart of new partnership exploring blue economy opportunities
A Nelson-based organisation that aims to grow Aotearoa's blue economy has received government funding to get it off the ground.
More water restrictions in South Island as reservoir levels expected to drop
Water restrictions will come into force in parts of the Tasman District from Monday, due to a lack of any significant rainfall forecast for the region.
Tasman scrub fire largely contained
A scrub fire burning south of Murchison on State Highway 65 is largely contained. Audio
From 'functionally extinct' to thriving: How the South Island kākā made a comeback in Abel Tasman National Park
Conservationists are celebrating the success of a wild kākā breeding programme at the top of the South Island. Audio
