Latest fromTasman District
‘A little bit of everything’: Long-weekend weather a mixed bag for Aucklanders
Heavy rainfall warnings have also been issued in the North and South Islands.
‘So many secrets': Ex-deputy principal jailed for sexual relationship with student
The offences occurred in the early 2000s when Iain Anderson was at Tapawera Area School.
'Relief': Waimea Dam dispute finally ends
Tasman Mayor Tim King said: "It’s been a long and tortuous process to get this far".
Nelson man found dead after ‘some time’ at home identified by police, cause of death a mystery
He was found at his home on Suffolk Rd in Stoke on Friday, January 10.
Delays after serious crash on Coastal Highway in Tasman
Motorists asked to avoid the area or expect delays after serious two-vehicle crash.
'It was gangsta': Drugged woman drove car through sleeping couple's home
She narrowly missed the sleeping elderly couple's bedroom and cannot pay for the damage.
'High risk': Judge's skepticism as gang member claims desire to change
Defence lawyer: 'He’s spent much of his life acting out and pretending to be tough'.
Off-grid living at Golden Bay farm
The farm grows, processes and sells beef, lamb and farm produce directly to the public.
Why a judge rejected mental impairment claims in sex offender's sentencing
Victims seek apology; Judge says harm caused to children is 'extraordinary'.
'Such a load of s***': Mayor fumes at road speed limit hurdles
Mayor's swearing outburst sparked by unforeseen challenges in lowering speed limits
'I’ve never seen one that big': Judge shocked at cow's untreated cancer
Judge criticises owner for not seeking vet help; 'The cow suffered significant pain.'
Luxury estate couple taken to court for refusing to pay levies over unmowed lawn, weeds
The judge likened it to not paying rates because the potholes had not been fixed.
'Tis the season to fly away for the holidays - is Qantas business class the way to go?
What it’s like to fly from Auckland to Brisbane in Qantas business class.
'Racism will not ruin our signs': Council condemns ongoing vandalism
Tasman Region reaffirms support for te reo after repeated vandalism of bilingual signs.
Pilot whales refloated in Tasman’s Golden Bay after 'heroic' rescue efforts
Surviving pilot whales were refloated after becoming stranded multiple times.
'Horrid rotten egg smell:' Authorities followed their noses to find black gunk seeping into streams
Three people complained of the black substance that smelled like rotten egg.
Four more pilot whales die after re-stranding in Golden Bay
This is the third time the whales have re-stranded in as many days.
Dozens of whales restrand in Golden Bay, despite refloating efforts
Project Jonah said they would welcome volunteer help.
Seven more whales dead after becoming re-stranded in Tasman
Six whales died and one was euthanised after being beached on Tasman's Golden Bay again.
Rescue effort under way at mass whale stranding in Tasman
Local medics working with the community and DoC rangers to refloat dozens of pilot whales.
‘She wants them back’: Cannabis grower pleads for police to return mum's pots
'My mother asked me to ask if I could get them back. She will get upset otherwise'.
Three arrested, 72 infringement notices issued in Nelson gang gathering
Police conducted approximately 1800 breath screening tests during the gathering.
'Easy money': Woman stole $7k from grandmother, then used pushchair in shoplifting spree
Grandmother is said to be 'very cross' about what happened.
One arrest for showing gang patch in major Nelson operation
Another person was arrested for driving while suspended ahead of weekend gathering.
Extra police called in to monitor gang gathering in Nelson
Officers from the Tasman and Canterbury districts will descend on Nelson for the event.
Online predator's 'sustained campaign of terror' ended by one small mistake, police say
Police: 'It took nearly two years to charge Cottam and get justice for his victims.'
Coroner finds ‘warning systems did not work’ after driver killed by runaway truck
He was crushed between his truck and another as the vehicle rolled down a hill.