Tasman
Tasman ratepayers face rates increase of almost 10 percent
It comes as the council grapples with the costs of last years floods and three waters infrastructure, on top of its core business.
DOC backtracks after accusations it was illegally closing sinkhole track
It's estimated that up to 4000 people use the track the Harwoods Hole each year. Audio
Closure of ‘spectacular’ sinkhole stuns climber
A climber who regularly visits is perplexed by DOC's decision to close the popular track.
'Like jackhammers vibrating': Council ditches speed bumps despite safety gains
Speed bumps on the Tāhunanui Hills will be removed despite successfully reducing crashes and rat-running.
Study aims to protect communities during extreme weather
Back-to-back floods last winter caused extensive damage to farms and rural properties, with crops inundated with silt, fences washed away and land lost to swollen rivers.
Two people dead, three critically injured after SH1 crash
State Highway 1 in Marlborough has now reopened after the crash.
Concerns for crew as retired Interislander waits
The former Aratere is anchored in Tasman Bay, pending consent to enter India.
One dead after single-vehicle crash in Tasman District
The road where the crash occurred in Lower Motuere was closed for some time but has now reopened.
Police investigating 'unexplained' death in Tākaka
A scene examination has been completed at the property.
Maureen Pugh to retire from Parliament
National's West Coast-Tasman MP announced she will retire from politics at this year's election, citing family, health and a desire to "rest a little". Audio
Serious injuries in Tasman crash
It happened just before 12.50pm in Appleby, police said.
'We are in awe of Graham': Tramper's family overjoyed he was found
More details about how Graham Garnett survived three weeks lost in South Island bush before being found alive, have been revealed.
Missing tramper alive thanks to his 'incredible self-reliance'
More details about how Graham Garnett survived three weeks lost in South Island bush before being found alive, have been revealed.
Six whales die following mass stranding
Project Jonah says 15 of the stranded pilot whales at Farewell Spit are now swimming freely in the bay.
Volunteers working to help dozens of stranded whales stand down
People have been trying to keep more than 50 pilot whales stranded on Farewell Spit cool throughout the afternoon, uprighting those they could.
Wither Hills Farm Park access could ‘change rapidly’ as temperatures soar
MetService has forecast 33C for Friday, 31C for Saturday, and 30C for Sunday as a westerly flow brings scorching heat across the South Island.
Wipes and rocks wreak havoc on Tasman’s wastewater
While the problem of flushed wet wipes in Tasman's wastewater system has not gone away, rocks are driving this year's cost increase for clearing wastewater blockages.
Truck driver who killed RSE worker had history of using his phone while driving
According to experts, there was no indication Robert Wayne Clifford even braked before ploughing into the back of a van, killing Kaiea Taubakoa.
More needed from councils in wake of floods, report finds
A government report has found local councils need to be doing more to prepare for flooding and to mitigate the risks it poses to communities.
Govt's feral cat changes 'validate' Nelson, Tasman rules
Last month, Conservation Minister Tama Potaka announced feral cats would be added to the Predator Free 2050 strategy.
