Tasman
Cost-saving measures ridiculed by Tasman residents
Public toilets and rubbish bins are just some of the casualties of Tasman District Council's latest attempt to cut costs.
Record pekapeka bat numbers counted in Marlborough
Record high numbers of long tailed bats have been captured and tracked during an annual count of the vulnerable mammal.
Māpua developments under fire from residents
Tasman District Council's proposed plan for the town has generated pushback from residents who fear the loss of its village character.
'It's just barren': Veteran farmer reckons Tasman's drought worst ever
Alf Kinzett has been feeding out since Christmas and will need to buy more feed for winter.
Proposal to increase Marlborough bus fares by 20 percent
The increase aims to address the escalating maintenance costs across the sector.
Living in Hope: locals fight to keep 'lovely farming village' vibe
A 400-signature petition given to Tasman District Council opposes business and industrial zoning plans for the small rural community of Hope, just south of Nelson.
Six years, nine months' prison for man who raped, sexually assaulted then-partner
A man has been sentenced to six years and nine months in prison for the two instances of sexual violence he inflicted on his then-partner.
Banned bike racks return for Nelson, Tasman eBuses
The region's bus service is the first in New Zealand to receive an exemption to the obstruction rule. Audio
$3m overspend frustrates Tasman councillors
Maintaining Tasman's infrastructure this financial year is expected to cost $3 million more than was budgeted for, and the district's councillors aren't happy.
Police notify coroner over jetskier missing in Cook Strait
Police have notified the coroner regarding a jetskier missing in the Cook Strait for a week.
Lessons to be learnt as Waimea Dam opens after 24 years
The Waimea Community Dam finally opened on Friday and served as an example of the country's challenges in delivering large infrastructure projects.
Missing jetskier's friends still holding hope he will be found
Friends of a jetskier missing in the Cook Strait since Monday are still hopeful he will be found.
Missing jetskier made trip across Cook Strait many times - boat club
Kāpiti Boating Club says the man is a retired grandfather and long-time club member.
Report urges re-consideration of Nelson-Tasman councils merger
A merger was last considered in 2012 but failed after a referendum.
'Hugely frustrating': Communities grow impatient for lower speeds
Tasman District Council is currently re-consulting on changes that would primarily lower the speed limits on high-risk rural roads and around several rural schools.
Storms and heavy rain to sweep east across the motu
Heavy rain warnings and watches have been issued, and people are being told to be prepared.
Outside company wins bid to take over Nelson parks management
Green by Nature beat out a council-owned business that has held the contract for three decades.
Woman declined ACC referral sends psychologist 69 threatening texts in one hour
She told him she hoped he would get cancer and that his house burned down.
Stranded pilot whales re-floated into deeper water in Golden Bay
Volunteers helped guide the pod of 10 over sandbars until they were no longer visible.
One whale dies, 10 refloated in Golden Bay stranding - DOC
One of a group of 11 whales stranded in Golden Bay has died, but the remaining 10 have been re-floated, according to the Department of Conservation. Audio