Tasman
Top of the south orchards seek to replenish workforce
A campaign to attract seasonal workers to the horticulture and viticulture industries in Nelson Tasman has recruited several hundred people, but many orchards in the top of the south are still looking…
'Buzzing': Orca swims close to kayaking children
A group of young kayakers are "buzzing" after an unexpected summer holiday close encounter with orca in Ligar Bay in the Tasman region. Audio
Widespread Covid testing needed in Nelson-Tasman - Medical Officer of Health
There are now 17 cases of Covid-19 in Nelson, with the health board moving to "stamp out" Omicron in the region.
'We have prepared' for Omicron in the community - Nelson mayor
With news a Nelson family have the Omircon variant of Covid-19, the mayors of Nelson and Tasman say their region has been preparing for an outbreak.
Seabirds settle in to Cape Farewell home
A group of young seabirds are settling into their new home at Cape Farewell, at the northernmost tip of the South Island.
Five flights, airport linked to Nelson-Tasman Covid cases
Five Air NZ flights have been linked to nine cases in the Nelson Tasman area, and a crew member has tested positive for the virus.
Nine new Covid-19 cases in Nelson-Tasman 'timely reminder to get tested'
There are nine new cases of Covid-19 in Nelson and Tasman, all from the same household.
DOC urges upper South Island residents to look out for at-risk dolphins
People are being urged to keep an eye out for Hector's Dolphins along the northern coastlines of the South Island this summer.
Appeal for information after kea shooting
The Department of Conservation and iwi are appealing for information from the public after two kea were shot dead in Golden Bay.
Waimea Dam investigation finds no wrongdoing
An investigation into the construction of the Waimea Dam has found no evidence of impropriety or hasty, uninformed decision-making, says Tasman Mayor Tim King.
Golden Bay Grandstand being restored to its former glory
Only a few years ago the 122 year old Golden Bay Grandstand was earmarked for demolition, but today it's well on its way to restoration. Trustee of the Gold Bay Grand Stand Community Trust, Hazel… Audio, Gallery
Covid-19: High testing demand as Nelson outbreak grows to 14
Health officials are working to determine the source of the Covid-19 outbreak in the top of the South Island.
Police boost presence in Tasman district
Westland's mayor is welcoming increased police resources in the region to tackle organised crime.
$1.3m boost for study of erosion, sediment control measures in forestry sector
A seven-year forestry study aims to determine the most effective measures for reducing erosion and sediment in rivers from harvesting.
Nelson art exhibition showcases rangatahi perspective on climate change
A group of scientists, photographers and students are behind a Nelson exhibition showing how rangitahi view climate change.
Nelson Arts Festival forges ahead online
Writing Home: An Antidote to Feeling Stranded is a collection of videos the Nelson Arts Festival has commissioned from Kiwi writers living here and overseas. Paula Morris speaks about the experience… Audio
Social media presence pays dividends in vaccine drive
Reaching out on social media is helping to boost the number of Pasifika vaccinated in the top of the South Island.
Mens' support group on show
Rob Knowles is an artist, organic farmer and for the last twenty-one years a member of the Motueka Men's Support Group. It's a group of guys who sit around a fire in a tipi on a Monday night… Audio, Gallery
Biking trails reopen, but riders warned to stay safe
Mountain biking trails across Nelson and Tasman will reopen on Thursday as the rules around recreation ease slightly in alert level 3.
In pictures: Top of the South Island flooding
Floodwaters still have not completely receded from some parts of Westport and Marlborough and hundreds of people are displaced after water rushed through their homes.
