Tasman

Project Jonah says 15 of the stranded pilot whales at Farewell Spit are now swimming freely in the bay.

People have been trying to keep more than 50 pilot whales stranded on Farewell Spit cool throughout the afternoon, uprighting those they could.

MetService has forecast 33C for Friday, 31C for Saturday, and 30C for Sunday as a westerly flow brings scorching heat across the South Island.

While the problem of flushed wet wipes in Tasman's wastewater system has not gone away, rocks are driving this year's cost increase for clearing wastewater blockages.

According to experts, there was no indication Robert Wayne Clifford even braked before ploughing into the back of a van, killing Kaiea Taubakoa.

A government report has found local councils need to be doing more to prepare for flooding and to mitigate the risks it poses to communities.

Last month, Conservation Minister Tama Potaka announced feral cats would be added to the Predator Free 2050 strategy.

Newly released data shows similar offences spike during summer.

The section of trail was closed after flooding and slips earlier in the year caused significant damaged.

The crash was on State Highway 65 near Shenandoah.

The new Tasman District Council has been sworn in, with councillor Brent Maru appointed as deputy mayor.

A rough night lies ahead as further win and rain looms for many rainsoaked areas in the South Island..

"We are providing support to our staff and will cooperate fully with the authorities," the orchard owner says.

Attendees of a life-changing art studio for those experiencing mental distress say it would be "a crime" if a funding shortfall forced it to make cuts.

Residents across Nelson Tasman have been bombarded by local election candidates' campaign signage, but whose were the best?

The man is facing 13 charges related to the supply of methamphetamine and cannabis.

'You are in some trouble. There's no doubt about that,' a judge told Daniel Perring.

Nelson's Kervella Cheese is closing down citing brutal compliance costs and a seven-day a week schedule to keep the business going. Audio

Court of Appeal said his claim was trivial, frivolous and an improper use of its time.

Police have charged two men with dealing methamphetamine after they were found with 1.5kg of the Class A drug in their vehicle.