Tasman
Local paper solves the mystery of a misleading byline
An article about a local controversy in a local magazine puzzled readers in Nelson recently - until the local paper swiftly solved 'the mystery of the spy's byline'.
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Beach owner in wrangle over BNZ debt
The High Court has reserved its decision regarding a case about debts owed to BNZ by a man who owns a private Abel Tasman beach at the centre of a crowd-funding campaign.
War on wasps in Abel Tasman
A nationwide wasp control programme using a new type of poison has started in the Abel Tasman National Park. Audio
Wasp eradication programme trialled in Abel Tasman
One of the country's best-loved landscapes this week became the proving ground in a national programme to wipe out wasps. Video, Audio
Abel Tasman Beach
The organisers behind a fundraising drive to buy Awaroa Beach are saying thanks but no thanks to Gareth Morgan's $600k offer. Audio
One week left to raise cash for Abel Tasman slice of beach
A crowdfunding campaign to buy a private beach in the Abel Tasman National Park has raised one point three-four million dollars. Audio
Crowd-fund for beach passes $1 million
A campaign to crowd-fund the purchase of a $2 million block of land near Abel Tasman National Park has raised more than half the money needed.
Government could help fund buying Abel Tasman beach
The government is investigating how it may be able to financially contribute to the public purchase of private land in the Abel Tasman National Park. Audio
Cost of NZ's first people trafficking trial revealed
New Zealand's first people trafficking trial cost Immigration New Zealand $125,335 to bring to court.
Give-a-little set up to save beach
Duane Major explains why he's trying to get the public to buy an Abel Tasman beach. Audio
Historic Nelson building to come down
The historic Trathen's Building in central Nelson will be demolished because of its potential risk to the public.
Snap, crackle and pop
Hundreds of Nelson children ended their 2015 school year by launching rockets, cooking popcorn, and gaining an appreciation of the intricacies of scampi. Audio
Wet weather welcomed by farmers
Farmers in the upper South Island are welcoming the first decent rainfall in months, calling it a great start to the year.
Hot, dry weather sparks warnings
Hot, dry weather is prompting water restrictions, and a warning for motorists to be conscious of the fire risk posed by engine heat.
DoC to target wasps in Abel Tasman
The Department of Conservation is undertaking a major wasp control programme in the Abel Tasman National Park this summer.
Water shortage likely in Marlborough
Water restrictions are likely for residents in Marlborough as the region prepares for what some say could be one of the driest seasons in decades.
Serious water shortage in Tasman
A Nelson region apple grower said the weather extremes affecting the region were more volatile than ever, and it should brace for a worsening drought this summer.
Drought brings economic hardship
Marlborough and Tasman are facing serious water shortages and residents are being urged to cut use. Audio
Government backs West Coast development
A road linking the West Coast and the Nelson-Tasman region could be on the cards after the government agreed to consider studying the viability of the route. Audio
Hail storm wreaks havoc on Tasman orchards
An apple orchardist has lost about a third of his crop in the devastating hail storm that struck the Tasman region yesterday.
