Tasman
Landfills by rivers a bigger problem than ones near sea - Mayor
Severe weather events and rising sea levels are forcing councils get serious about the way they manage old rubbish dumps near waterways. The clean up is still underway along the Fox River after severe… Audio
Action plan aims to restore top of South Island's natural landscapes
Councils and iwi from across the top of the South Island have teamed up with the Department of Conservation on a plan to restore the region's natural landscapes.
Tasman bush fires: $145,000 paid out so far from mayoral fund
Just over $145,000 from the Tasman mayoral fund has been paid out to people affected by the February fires.
Gig Guide - Roots Bar in Takaka
First Up's gig guide for the weekend with Holly Osmond from Roots Bar in Takaka. Audio
Academic labelled racist for using "pakeha"
Academic Ekant Veer has been accused of racism after using the word "Pakeha" when he asked Christchurch City Council to be more inclusive of multicultural communities. Audio
Increase of people at Awaroa worrying
Professor Steve Trewick says there's been a big increase in visitors since Awaroa beach was bought "by the people" in 2016, and quad bike and tractor tracks consistently mark the beach. Audio
Tasman council wants funding help for this year's big fires
The Tasman District Council wants central government to help it meet the cost of dealing with the fires that tore through its region this year.
A fair all about wood
Really like wood? There's a festival for that. This weekend in Golden Bay an event will be held featuring all things wood - growing trees, sustainability, crafts,and even homes. Audio
Motorcyclist dies in crash near Nelson
A motorcyclist has been killed in a crash in the Tasman district this afternoon.
Crime victim's petition: 'We are non-persons in this'
A petition to give victims of violence carried out by those declared insane the same rights as other victims has obtained 4500 signatures.
Extremely dry conditions add to fire-fighting challenge
Rainfall levels in Nelson have been significantly below average for the last two months, putting the region on track for its driest start of the year on record. MetService meteorologist Tui McInnes… Audio
Tasman residents on edge as new fire breaks out
A new fire that has broken out in Tasman has forced evacuations in Redwood Valley - Phillipa Foes-Lamb lives on Maisey Road and told Checkpoint she is on standby to leave at any moment. Audio
Tasman fire: rain helps firefighters set up 'blackout zone'
Fire crews working to put out the Tasman fire are hoping to have a 30-metre 'blackout' zone around its perimeter by the end of the day.
Fire extinguished at Marlborough winery
Firefighters have put out a fire at a winery east of Blenheim this morning.
Teapot Valley residents' bittersweet return to smoke-filled homes
At the Teapot Valley cordon this morning, police and Civil Defence emergency staff were letting only residents through.
Last evacuated Tasman residents return home
The last group of evacuated residents from the Tasman wildfire were allowed home today for the first time in more than a fortnight. But as Tracy Neal reports, some homeowners say they'll need time to… Video, Audio
Hope that remaining Tasman fire evacuees can go home for good
The remaining Tasman fire evacuees are being given hope they can return home fully tomorrow.
Golden Bay drought: 'We're under extreme pressure here'
Nelson-Tasman is struggling with its driest weather in decades, with Golden Bay now in a one-in-20-year drought.
Tasman state of emergency extended: '3500 are in a continuous state of alert'
The State of Civil Emergency in the Tasman region has been extended for another week as authorities continue to deal with the large bush fires.
Winds sink Tasman residents' hopes of returning home
Some Tasman residents will not be able to return to their homes today because of forecast strong winds.
