Tasman
Tasman's iwi relationships reaffirmed as council sworn in
The new Tasman District Council has been sworn in, with councillor Brent Maru appointed as deputy mayor.
Orange weather warnings continue overnight, for South and North Islands
A rough night lies ahead as further win and rain looms for many rainsoaked areas in the South Island..
RSE worker dies in house fire at Riwaka orchard
"We are providing support to our staff and will cooperate fully with the authorities," the orchard owner says.
Council support stays but 'miracle' art studio fighting for future
Attendees of a life-changing art studio for those experiencing mental distress say it would be "a crime" if a funding shortfall forced it to make cuts.
'Like a cheap ID card': A designer ranks election hoardings
Residents across Nelson Tasman have been bombarded by local election candidates' campaign signage, but whose were the best?
Man aged 70 arrested for taking meth on ferry
The man is facing 13 charges related to the supply of methamphetamine and cannabis.
Meat thief caught with bacon in his pants, bag full of chops, steaks and lamb
'You are in some trouble. There's no doubt about that,' a judge told Daniel Perring.
Cheesemakers closure leaves growing holes in industry
Nelson's Kervella Cheese is closing down citing brutal compliance costs and a seven-day a week schedule to keep the business going. Audio
Man tries to 'punish' bank with $5m claim for its allegedly 'deceitful' actions
Court of Appeal said his claim was trivial, frivolous and an improper use of its time.
Meth found in Picton bound for Motueka - police
Police have charged two men with dealing methamphetamine after they were found with 1.5kg of the Class A drug in their vehicle.
Minister tight-lipped as Te Waikoropupū Springs plan in doubt
The minister for RMA reform is keeping mum on the fate of Tasman District Council's plan to protect some of the clearest water in the world.
'Open for business': Flood hit Tasman Great Taste Trail bounces back
Floods caused over $2m in damage, but the popular Great Taste Trail is set to be largely restored for summer.
Storm-damaged cycle trail gets cash boost
The government has announced a $1.6 million funding boost to repair and reopen Tasman's Great Taste Cycle Trail.
King Salmon buys new $8m site in Blenheim
The salmon company's processing will eventually move to the new site from Nelson.
Tonnes of 'toxic' waste removed from mortgagee sale property
Three bedrooms, one bathroom, and a huge pile of hazardous waste were some of the hallmarks of a sale.
Workers 'broken' learning of Eves Valley Sawmill closure
More than 140 jobs will be lost.
Tasman gets $2m to clean up flood waste
The money from the Emergency Waste Fund will be used to help dispose of flood waste following widespread flooding in the district.
Fencing supply drive-through a hit with flood-stricken farmers
Landowners have been given fencing materials worth about $2000, along with a hot breakfast and coffee. Audio
Blind, low-vision residents support street flag ban
Members of a Nelson Tasman accessibility forum have voiced their support for a ban on street advertising flags after a Richmond café publicly opposed the rule.
'Didn't see it coming': Sawmill workers digesting closure
Eves Valley Sawmill's staff were told this week about plans to consolidate operations to Kawerau in Bay of Plenty. Audio
