Nelson Region
Inadequate drainage blamed for Gita severity in Tasman
Some Riwaka residents are calling for better maintenance of waterways and culverts, as the area recovers from Cyclone Gita.
Rethink for forestry after 'disaster' at Marahau
Marahau locals are calling for the hills above to no longer be used for forestry as the town recovers from debris and huge logs being swept into the town by Cyclone Gita.
Marahau asks hard questions about the future of logging
Marahau, the southern gateway to the Abel Tasman National Park, was hit by an avalanche of forestry debris, brought down the newly-harvested steep slopes by the heaviest rain anyone had seen for a… Video, Audio
Woman denies rubbing rat poison on MP
Nelson woman Rose Renton has denied a charge in relation to a complaint by Nick Smith that rat poison was rubbed on him.
Takaka Hill residents hit the road
The NZ Transport Agency says a complete rebuild of at least one section of SH60 from Takaka to Riwaka is needed, but on Sunday from 9am until 5pm NZTA will provide restricted single-lane access on the… Audio
Road closures due to Gita causing frustration
Frustration is growing for people unable to get to work in Nelson due to road closures caused by Cyclone Gita this week.
Takaka resident says Gita should be a wake up call
A Takaka Hill resident says the storm that brought down slips and completely blocked the road should be a wake up call for many.
Cyclone Gita in Golden Bay: 'It was coming up like a wall of water'
Thousands of tourists are still trapped in Golden Bay as rain caused slips, with medical supplies delivered by helicopter. Video
Nelson residents sandbag homes in fear of ex-cyclone Gita
Forecasters are warning of severe winds, torrential rain and sea surges from ex Cylcone Gita in coastal areas. RNZ reporter Logan Church joins us live from Ruby Bay, near Nelson. Audio
Cyclone Gita: Where it will hit the hardest
Power companies, airlines, the Interislander ferry and Civil Defence are on high alert through the centre of the country as they wait to see what Cyclone Gita brings to New Zealand.
Clean up well underway as next storm looms
Nelson and Tasman are still mopping up after the last big storm just under three weeks ago, as Cyclone Gita looms.
Body found in Motueka estuary
A body has been found in the Motueka estuary this evening.
Two arrested over 2016 death of Stoke woman
Two people have been charged with the murder of Stoke woman Tracey-Anne Harris, two years after she was found dead in her home.
Raw sewage spills onto Nelson beaches
People in Nelson are being warned not to swim or take shellfish at local beaches that could be polluted by untreated sewage.
Auckland's contaminated beaches
Watercare explains why Auckland's beaches are so easily contaminated Audio
Historic waterfront building in Nelson to be repaired
The groundwork has started for repairs to the historic Boathouse on the Nelson waterfront.
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
Iconic Nelson waterfront cafe & venue damaged
Nelson's historic Boathouse and Boat Shed Cafe have been badly damaged by today's storm surge. Video
Nelson Airport buildings damaged, flights cancelled
Flights were delayed, cancelled and diverted throughout the country today. Some of Nelson Airport's buildings were damaged. Its CEO Rob Evans with the latest. Audio
Nelson storm surges highest in living memory
About 50 people who evacuated their homes in the Nelson/Tasman region today will spend the night in an evacuation centre. Paul Shattock of Nelson City Council has with latest. Audio
