Tasman
Nelson-Tasman's economic resilience bucks nationwide trends
Recent stats show economic growth in Nelson-Tasman is leading the country in the last quarter.
More heavy rain expected for Nelson as rain band moves west
Up to a dozen evacuated residents in the Nelson and Tasman region have been allowed to return to their homes.
Heavy rain warnings for northern and western parts of NZ
Streams and rivers are rising and flooding has been reported in North Taranaki, Civil Defence says. Audio
'A horrendous noise' - Tasman residents' tornado terror
Broken trees are being felled, homes repaired and sections cleared of debris after a tornado tore across the Tasman District. Audio
Tornadoes damage about 100 properties after storms sweep across NZ
About 50 properties have been damaged after a tornado tore through the Tasman district near Nelson on Monday afternoon.
A stitch in time: saving sewing machines in Motueka
Industrial sewing machine mechanic Gary Hucker has been repairing machines for over 30 years. He runs a busy sewing machine repair business, In Stitches, serving the Tasman and Nelson area. He has so… Audio, Gallery
Golden Bay farmer opposes virtual fencing
Golden Bay dairy farmer Tim Rhodes says virtual fencing is a worry for the dairy cow, the farmer and the consumer. Audio
Golden Bay farmer opposes virtual fencing
Golden Bay dairy farmer Tim Rhodes says virtual fencing is a worry for the dairy cow, the farmer and the consumer.
AudioHealthy ocean at heart of new partnership exploring blue economy opportunities
A Nelson-based organisation that aims to grow Aotearoa's blue economy has received government funding to get it off the ground.
More water restrictions in South Island as reservoir levels expected to drop
Water restrictions will come into force in parts of the Tasman District from Monday, due to a lack of any significant rainfall forecast for the region.
Tasman scrub fire largely contained
A scrub fire burning south of Murchison on State Highway 65 is largely contained. Audio
From 'functionally extinct' to thriving: How the South Island kākā made a comeback in Abel Tasman National Park
Conservationists are celebrating the success of a wild kākā breeding programme at the top of the South Island. Audio
More water tests underway in Tasman to investigate contamination
People were warned not to swim or take shellfish from a part of the sea in Tasman's Kaiteriteri.
Museum stop - Golden Bay Museum Te Waka Huia o Mohua
We're stopping in at the Golden Bay Museum Te Waka Huia o Mohua today. The museum itself has an interesting history which began with a fundraising effort to purchase the private collection… Audio
Tourism groups unite to run environmentally friendly bus
Tourism operators have joined forces to establish a bus service between Nelson and the Abel Tasman National Park.
Three arrested as a part of Operation Cobalt
Police have arrested three men following an aggravated robbery as a part of Operation Cobalt enforcement activity in Nelson.
Full length of the Abel Tasman Coast track now open for trampers
Trampers can now walk the Abel Tasman Coast track in full, after significant work was done to repair the damage caused by severe rain.
SH60 between Motueka-Richmond to partially close later this month for repairs
Part of State Highway 60 between Motueka and Richmond will partially close later this month to allow for extensive road resurfacing.
Giant squid at Farewell Spit causes excitement
The mantle to the end of the squid's head measured about 4m long, not including its tentacles - and appeared to have been gnawed at while in the sea.
