Tasman
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.
Covid-19: Business resilience crucial, but may require 'huge shift in mindset'
A business coach guiding business owners through the wreckage of the Covid-19 crisis expects those under 40 will be hardest hit.
Covid-19: Golden Bay's lockdown experience
Golden Bay had almost everything Rebecca Hayter needed for the lockdown - but it wasn't all plain sailing.
Coronavirus: non-English speakers targeted with lockdown information
Extensive efforts have been made to communicate Covid-19 updates to the large non-English speaking community in Nelson.
Trainee pilot holding onto dream amid virus
A former flight steward half way through training to become a pilot says he remains focused on that goal, despite the huge shift in aviation because of Covid-19.
Coronavirus: Freight trips quicker, less stressful with lack of traffic
The Covid-19 lockdown has led to a noticeable drop in traffic, with some truck drivers saying it is much easier to meet timetables.
Arsonist posed as resident forced to flee blaze
A man who deliberately lit fires in tinder-dry Tasman last year initially posed as a frightened resident who was forced to evacuate his home.
Man dies in workplace accident in Tasman District
A man has died in a workplace accident in Ngatimoti, near Motueka, in the Tasman District.
Plane makes emergency landing in Motueka
Two people have walked away from an emergency landing by a light aircraft at Motueka in Tasman.
Drought-hit Northland farmers ask for financial support
Some farmers in Northland are starting to come forward for financial assistance as a drought in the region continues.
Nelson-Tasman Climate Forum launched
The Nelson-Tasman Climate Forum is designed to unite local and central government leaders with local climate activists and help guide a community-led plan to tackle climate change.
