Nelson Region
Le debt: Two more claim they are owed by French bakery duo
A software engineer and a Latin band join the queue of people owed money by the bakery owners who fled the country.
Nelson Hospital review dismissed as a 'plan to make a plan'
Persistent delays in recruiting medical staff has been compounded by ageing infrastructure and increasing demand for services, a review of the hospital has found.
Decision on additional Tasman flood funds not yet made - PM
But news that a rain radar for the top of the South Island will be funded by MetService has been welcomed.
Motueka hall full of donated goods for flood victims
One volunteer said she went to the Motueka Recreation Centre on Saturday and was surprised to see hardly anyone was there.
Nelson-Tasman region to get its own rain radar by 2027
The existing contract with MetService was being amended to immediately begin the procurement of a new radar for the rain-hit region.
Govt announces $600k support package for flood-hit farmers
The government has given the Mayoral Relief Fund $300,000 for the Nelson Tasman rural sector.
State of emergency to be lifted in Nelson Tasman on Thursday
The region has endured two bouts of severe weather and widespread flooding since late last month
No timeline for reopening access to Kahurangi
Tasman deluge cut off access points to the national park and it could be sometime before they're restored says Department of Conservation. Audio
Storms in Nelson-Tasman region impact DOC land
Conservation land did not escape a beating after last week's intense weather in the Nelson-Tasman region. DOC Motueka Operations Manager Chris Golding spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
'The power of it': Uninsured digger smashed in Tasman storm
Byron McEnroe is counting his blessings despite the complete destruction of an uninsured $80,000 digger.
'Flash flood' carves through small community
A path of destruction has been cut through a rural settlement in Motueka Valley, with one local blaming slash, saying "thousands of tonnes of logs and silt" came down. Audio
Tasman floods latest: Ngātimoti locals face 'devastating' damage
Powerful floodwaters have displaced families and stunned locals as the Motueka River roared through the valley.
Dovedale floods: No power, no water, and no way out
Bridges are gone, roads are destroyed, and some locals have been without water for over two weeks as flood recovery drags on.
Watch: Mārahau cut off after river floods settlement
Locals say a big clean-up is underway, after the river burst its banks.
Elderly couple rescued in digger bucket, as 'wall of water' hits Tasman holiday park
A local business owner guided RNZ through the "warzone" caused by a flooded creek.
Wild weather: What you need to know in your region
The Nelson-Tasman region remains under a state of emergency, though the rain has mercifully eased.
Insurance and emergency management partnership put to test
The insurance industry's new information sharing partnership was put to the test just days after it was signed. Audio
Family's tiny home smashed, dragged 400m in floods
Blue Malosso, her husband and their two young kids moved to the Motueka Valley six months ago. Their home was carried off by floodwaters. Audio
French fare leaves sour taste after bakers vanish leaving unpaid bills
A couple who arrived in New Zealand and set up a French patisserie cut a swath of deceit before leaving the country suddenly.
Worst in almost 150 years: Nelson Tasman counts cost of historic floods
Civil defence has confirmed this week's downpours have matched the devastating 1877 deluge. Audio
