Tracy Neal
Cyclone damage costs council up to $12 million in damages
The cost of damage to council-owned property in Tasman from two storms in February will come close to $12 million, a new report to the council shows. The cost of damage to private property struck by… Audio
Tourism operator wants ferries removed from Tory Channel
A Marlborough Sounds eco tourism operator wants to see all shipping stopped in the Tory Channel, which he says is at increased risk of a large-scale disaster. Audio
Man killed in police pursuit imprisoned for another fatal crash
Mother-of-five Carmen Yanko has been named as the innocent driver killed in a triple fatal car crash. Two men were fleeing police when they crashed into her car yesterday morning. Video, Audio
World-famous coastal track being eaten by the sea
The Department of Conservation is fighting a losing battle repairing tracks eroded by the sea in parts of the Abel Tasman National Park - one of this country's most visited spots. Video, Audio
Golden Bay demands govt help for Gita damage
Golden Bay business owners turned out in force at a public meeting last night to figure out how to cope with a dramatic downturn in business since the region's only road access was damaged in last… Audio
Riwaka in recovery mode following ex-Cyclone Gita
Many Riwaka residents only had time to grab their children and pets before fleeing to safety, out of the way of ex-Cyclone Gita. They're starting to return home to assess the extent of the damage. Video, Audio
Flood of the century hits Golden Bay
Tourists stranded in Golden Bay might be evacuated by boat as Takaka Hill Rd, badly damaged by ex-Cyclone Gita, isn't expected to open for days. Video, Audio
Gita: Nelson-Tasman worst hit by wind, rain
The Nelson-Tasman region has been amongst the worst-hit areas of New Zealand as ex-cyclone Gita swept over the country. The state of emergency remains in place on Wednesday morning. RNZ reporter Tracy… Audio
Gita hits South Island, state of emergency in CHCH & Buller
Almost the entire South Island is now in the firing line of ex tropical Cyclone Gita, with state of emergencies declared in Christchurch and Buller. Video, Audio
Nelson & Tasman brace for Cyclone Gita
Some people in Nelson and Tasman are still cleaning up after ex-tropical cyclone Fehi, as they brace themselves for the next onslaught. Video, Audio
West Coast counts the cost of storm
Tens of thousands of plastic bags were left on Cobden Beach following ex tropical cyclone Fehi last week. West Coasters will mark Waitangi Day tomorrow with a working bee. Audio
Nelson storm damage prompts tough conversations - mayor
Homes, businesses, roads and cycleways were no match for the storm surge that raced into Nelson's shallow bays and inlets like a river in flood. Video, Audio
Weather: Heavy rain, 4m tides swamp Nelson
The Nelson region was battered on Friday by large four-metre tides, causing damage to roads, the waterfront, the airport and local businesses. Residents in low-lying coastal areas around Tasman Bay in… Audio
Reporter’s lucky escape as tree crashes down on her car
RNZ's Nelson Marlborough reporter Tracy Neal had a lucky escape as a tree crashed through the parked car she was sitting in as she stopped to file a story. She describes what happened. Video, Audio
Govt closes loophole allowing damaged car imports
The government is finally taking steps to close a loophole that allows vehicles damaged overseas to be sold on the second-hand market without buyers knowing. Almost five years after calls for an… Audio
Severe weather hits Nelson
Heavy rain has started falling Nelson, and the wind is starting to blow. RNZ reporter Tracy Neal is on the coast, and joins Morning Report with details of the weather in the area. Audio
Farmer feels vindicated by Defence Force foam revelations
A former Marlborough deer farmer lost a fortune fighting the Government over allegations his groundwater was poisoned by activities on the nearby Woodbourne air force base. Video, Audio
Insurance council warns home owners to check policies for holiday rental cover
The Insurance Council says home owners renting out their properties over summer need to check they are covered for any damage or loss caused by holiday tenants. Audio
Film maker asked to brush up on cultural awareness skills
The Department of Conservation in the top of the South Island/Te Tau Ihu is urging the film and television industry to brush up on its cultural awareness when applying to film on Crown land. The eight… Audio
Golden Bay Māori, Dutch officials heal old wounds
A delegation from the Netherlands is visiting Golden Bay to commemorate with local Maori today's 375th anniversary of the arrival of Dutch explorer Abel Janszoon Tasman in the area. Audio