Tasman
Legionnaires' puts five in hospital in Tasman, Marlborough over November
Gardeners are being warned to protect themselves against Legionnaires' disease after five people in the upper South Island were hospitalised with it this month.
Great white shark 'sent chill up spine' during filming - Gayford
The global lockdown caused by Covid-19 has quietened the oceans and is luring some of New Zealand's biggest great whites out of hiding. Marine filmmaker Clarke Gayford and shark expert Kina Scollay… Audio
Fuelled by people and growth, Tasman is now larger than Nelson
Nelson is no longer the largest centre in the top of the South Island - the Tasman District is now bigger, with more people and more growth.
Tasman council rejects $20m loan offer from PGF
The Tasman District Council has turned down a $20m loan from the Provincial Growth Fund saying its proposal was dependent on a grant, not a loan.
Heavy snow, and falls to sea level expected for some parts of the South
Snow to low levels could be on its way for many parts of the South Island overnight and through until Tuesday, with MetService issuing warnings for travellers and farmers.
Minority support for legalising cannabis at Kaikōura debate
While some Kaikōura candidates have admitted "personal experience" with cannabis, only two will vote 'yes' in next month's referendum.
National would go ahead with new school in Richmond
A future National government would go ahead with a new school in one of Tasman's highest growth areas.
Golden Bay's Port Tarakohe granted $20m for aquaculture hub re-development
The top of the South Island's aquaculture industry leaders say a $20 million government investment is the missing piece of the puzzle for Golden Bay's burgeoning mussel industry.
Talley's skipper fined for marine reserve fishing, company denies responsibility
Liability for a breach of the Marine Reserves Act extends beyond the skipper already charged, a lawyer for MPI says.
Golden Bay locals want tougher rules around marine farms
Golden Bay residents are pushing for tighter controls on the marine farming industry which is rapidly taking off in the area. Rod Barker tells Jesse why they are so concerned. Audio
Great white shark stomachs reveal surprising diet secrets
The findings of the first-ever detailed study of the diets of great white sharks is out, and it shows that the stereotypical notion of the apex predator's dorsal fin sitting above the surface as it… Audio
Nelson businesses develop expat network
Nelson Expats Abroad has been initiated as part of Project Kōkiri which was established to respond to the economic impacts of Covid-19.
Golden Bay to have say on more autonomy from council
Golden Bay can now decide on a new governance model - but paying for it might mean higher rates.
Nelson transport study options look back to the future
Nelson might have to make better use of its current transport networks, until agreement is finally reached on a long term solution.
Gourmet mushrooms from the Moutere Hills
Hannes & Theres Krummenacher came to New Zealand in 1998 and settled in the Tasman District on 53 hectares. From small beginnings they now grow seven varieties of fungi.Their company, Neudorf… Audio, Gallery
Iwi and Nelson council housing project raises fears for Maitai river
A Nelson City Councillor is worried that a planned development will harm an important city river.
Air force medic to missing trampers: 'I've been looking for you'
New Zealand Defence Force medic Jase Denharder has revealed what happened when he reached trampers Dion Reynolds and Jessica O'Connor.
Rescued pair's lucky survival: 'I've never been so happy in my life'
The two trampers who went missing in bush north-west of Nelson say they spent nearly two weeks without food and their only saving grace was water they had found. Audio
Natural disasters outpace Nelson-Tasman's new Emergency Operations Centre
Nelson-Tasman's emergency operations base - opened in 2014 - is already too small.
Search for missing trampers continues
The search continues this morning for two missing trampers lost in the Kahurangi National Park.
