Pair arrested over Tasman fire
The pair were on trial for lighting a fire on the side of Moutere Highway last year.
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Workplace incident in Tasman Region.
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Driver killed after car hit by falling rocks
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Car crashes into South Island house
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Police have found a very large underground bunker for a cannabis-growing operation.
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Devastating Tasman blaze: $12 million price tag
Up to 22 helicopters, two fixed-wing aircraft and crews on the ground fought the blaze.
Kahurangi search: Missing hikers located
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Watch: 'Disrespectful' - Tourists ignore warning signs, harass wild seals
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Police seize 9500 cannabis plants
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"Her family just want her back."
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Search for missing Marlborough woman suspended
Jessica Boyce, 27, has not been seen since March 19.
Missing Marlborough woman's ute found
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Two people charged after fire lit in the Tasman District
Police were notified just after 2pm that someone had been seen trying to start a fire.
Crews still fighting hot spots from new Nelson blaze
Cordons are still in place on Moutere Highway at Maisey Rd and Old Coach Rd.
State of emergency in Nelson region lifted
A decision has been made to allow the state of emergency to expire.
Pigeon Valley fire: Fire contained and controlled by crews
Firefighters have created a 30m "black-out" zone around the fire area.
Boaties rescued after becoming distracted by a large fish
The boaties were taken by surprise when their boat overturned off the coast of Marahau.
Man charged after using flamethrower during Nelson fire ban
The incident took place in the middle of the Tasman District, under a fire ban.
State of emergency extended for another week in the Nelson-Tasman region
There is currently still 250 people evacuated from their homes.
'Total idiots' behind pyrotechnics display during Nelson fire ban
The display proceeded despite a total ban on lighting any fires in the area.
'Legend' pilot crashed fighting Tasman forest fire
Bill Reid suffered minor injuries during the hard landing