Tasman
Public step in to help stop Nelson dairy robbery
Two members of the public helped capture one of three teenagers armed with knives trying to rob a Nelson dairy.
Reduced speed limits for Picton - Chch route
The Transport Agency has permanently reduced speed limits on the alternative road between Picton and Christchurch while it waits for State Highway 1 north of Kaikōura to reopen.
Nelson next in line for paper cut
The nation’s biggest news publisher Fairfax Media is proposing to cut back the Nelson Mail newspaper and print it in Christchurch to cut costs. Audio
NZ's largest freshwater springs under threat from E coli
The dairy industry is responsible for high levels of E coli found near the country's largest freshwater springs, a water quality advocate says. Audio
E-coli flowing and pristine springs
Te Waikoropupu Springs has some of the clearest waters ever measured on earth. But high levels of E-coli have been recorded from water flowing overland near the country's largest freshwater springs… Audio
US tourist driver speaks out after causing fatal crash
Cardio-thoracic surgeon Kenneth Wolnak has been ordered to pay $165,000 reperation after he caused a fatal crash that killed two men. He speaks exclusively to John Campbell. Video, Audio
Widow reacts to sentencing over fatal Nelson crash
Kevin Whitburn's widow Janet says she's glad Kenneth Wolnak didn't get a prison sentence for causing the car crash which killed her husband. Video, Audio
US tourist sentenced for causing fatal car crash
Kenneth Wolnak talks to Checkpoint about causing a car crash near Nelson which killed two people. Video, Audio
Boon for tow truck driver on alternative highway
In the small village of St Arnaud, a once-quiet car repair and salvage business is suddenly a 24/7 operation since the road though the town became the main route south.
Diesel spill on 20km stretch of SH6
A large diesel spill on State Highway 6 , between Nelson and Blenheim, has been cleared.
Skeletal remains found in submerged car
Police have found skeletal remains in car found submerged in Nelson harbour and say they are "confident" it belongs to Leo Lipp-Neighbours. Video
US doctor admits causing fatal NZ crash
A heart surgeon on holiday in New Zealand has admitted charges of careless driving that caused a double fatality in Nelson last month. Audio
Body found under Motueka bridge
Police say they are treating the person's death as unexplained, but it is not thought to be suspicious.
Bovine TB found in Tasman herd
Bovine tuberculosis has been found in Golden Bay for the first time in a decade.
Second man killed in Tasman crash named
Police have named the second man who was killed in a crash on the Coastal Highway near Nelson earlier this week.
Rescued Canadian caver still recovering in hospital
A Canadian caver who fell into a sinkhole in Abel Tasman National Park on Tuesday remains in Nelson Hospital.
Injured Canadian rescued at huge Tasman sinkhole
A caver who became trapped in New Zealand's deepest vertical shaft has been successfully rescued. Video
Shifting sands at Nelson beach put erosion back on agenda
The rapidly changing tide at Tahunanui Beach is forcing the council to find a solution to stop the erosion, and worrying locals. Video, Audio
Rescuers reach caver injured in Harwoods Hole
Rescuers reach the injured caver who fell at the 176 metre deep sinkhole this afternoon. Video, Audio
Rescue operation underway at Harwoods Hole
A caver has suffered serious injuries abseiling down the deepest vertical shaft in New Zealand. Video, Audio
