Tasman
Man drowns swimming in Riwaka River
A man has drowned in the Riwaka River at the top of the South Island after he got in to difficulty while swimming.
Nelson Mayor Rachel Reese keeps top job
Nelson's Rachel Reese has secured her third term as mayor, but on a much reduced vote than three years ago.
Tasman back Squire for a return to the All Blacks
Tasman are backing their loose forward Liam Squire if he wants to return to the All Blacks line-up for the World Cup.
Cyclone Fehi used as benchmark for sea level rise projections
A storm that struck Nelson-Tasman 18 months ago has become the benchmark by which councils are projecting sea level rise in the region. Video, Audio
Connecting Seasonal Workers with Growers
PICMI is the brainchild of Tasman entrepreneur Genevieve Griffin-George. The cloud-based software is designed to simplify the employment process for agricultural seasonal staff. The 28-year-old came… Audio
Five months on, green shoots appear in fire-ravaged Tasman
Thousands of hectares of farms and forest in the Tasman District that were five months ago burnt in the largest wildfire in almost half a century, are only now starting to recover.
Landfills by rivers a bigger problem than ones near sea - Mayor
Severe weather events and rising sea levels are forcing councils get serious about the way they manage old rubbish dumps near waterways. The clean up is still underway along the Fox River after severe… Audio
Action plan aims to restore top of South Island's natural landscapes
Councils and iwi from across the top of the South Island have teamed up with the Department of Conservation on a plan to restore the region's natural landscapes.
Tasman bush fires: $145,000 paid out so far from mayoral fund
Just over $145,000 from the Tasman mayoral fund has been paid out to people affected by the February fires.
Gig Guide - Roots Bar in Takaka
First Up's gig guide for the weekend with Holly Osmond from Roots Bar in Takaka. Audio
Academic labelled racist for using "pakeha"
Academic Ekant Veer has been accused of racism after using the word "Pakeha" when he asked Christchurch City Council to be more inclusive of multicultural communities. Audio
Increase of people at Awaroa worrying
Professor Steve Trewick says there's been a big increase in visitors since Awaroa beach was bought "by the people" in 2016, and quad bike and tractor tracks consistently mark the beach. Audio
Tasman council wants funding help for this year's big fires
The Tasman District Council wants central government to help it meet the cost of dealing with the fires that tore through its region this year.
A fair all about wood
Really like wood? There's a festival for that. This weekend in Golden Bay an event will be held featuring all things wood - growing trees, sustainability, crafts,and even homes. Audio
Motorcyclist dies in crash near Nelson
A motorcyclist has been killed in a crash in the Tasman district this afternoon.
Crime victim's petition: 'We are non-persons in this'
A petition to give victims of violence carried out by those declared insane the same rights as other victims has obtained 4500 signatures.
Extremely dry conditions add to fire-fighting challenge
Rainfall levels in Nelson have been significantly below average for the last two months, putting the region on track for its driest start of the year on record. MetService meteorologist Tui McInnes… Audio
Tasman residents on edge as new fire breaks out
A new fire that has broken out in Tasman has forced evacuations in Redwood Valley - Phillipa Foes-Lamb lives on Maisey Road and told Checkpoint she is on standby to leave at any moment. Audio
Tasman fire: rain helps firefighters set up 'blackout zone'
Fire crews working to put out the Tasman fire are hoping to have a 30-metre 'blackout' zone around its perimeter by the end of the day.
Fire extinguished at Marlborough winery
Firefighters have put out a fire at a winery east of Blenheim this morning.
