Tasman

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An exclusive look at NZ's largest dam to be built in decades

The Waimea Community Dam is due to be filled with water later this year. But, it's behind schedule and way over budget.

Environment •Sun, Apr 24

One dead after crash in Richmond, Tasman

Police said Beach Rd was closed while the serious crash unit examined the scene.

Accidents •Fri, Apr 1

1 dead, others injured after 3-car crash in Tasman

Police were called to the crash near the intersection of Gardner Valley Road and the Coastal Highway, around 3.50pm.

Accidents •Tue, Mar 22

Thunderstorms, ‘localised tornado risk’ for upper North Island

MetService is advising wild weather could be in store for Northland, Auckland and the Coromandel Peninsula on Sunday and into the early hours of Monday morning.

Weather News •Sat, Mar 19

A beer produced only in NZ has flowers as the main ingredient

Nestled away in Tasman, Hop Farm Brewery is running a complex operation.

Tasman •Sat, Mar 12

Search for tradespeople to remove lead from kea hotspots

Many kea who eat lead either die or end up in hospital.

Animals •Wed, Feb 9

'Absolutely no need' for panic buying - Grant Robertson

The Deputy PM's comments come as the country prepares to move to the Red traffic light setting from 11.59pm on Sunday.

Covid 19 •Sun, Jan 23

Red traffic light setting to protect vulnerable Kiwis - PM

Jacinda Ardern says that while Omicron is milder than Delta, it will still have a big impact on at risk communities.

Covid 19 •Sun, Jan 23

Anti-vax protesters smear saliva through Tākaka Council building

The group were protesting a rule change which means local libraries will now require vaccine passes, police attended the scene.

Tasman •Thu, Jan 13

Four new Covid-19 cases in Nelson-Tasman

Health officials are continuing to manage several hundred contacts associated with exposures at two Nelson schools.

Coronavirus Pandemic •December 6, 2021

Two new Covid cases in Nelson-Tasman region

Today's new cases are known contacts of the case announced yesterday.

Nelson •November 30, 2021

New Covid-19 case announced in Nelson-Tasman region

The new case returned a positive result on Sunday night.

Coronavirus Pandemic •November 29, 2021

Cyclist killed after collision with truck in Tasman District

Emergency services were called to the scene on State Highway 6 shortly before 5pm.

Accidents •November 22, 2021

Blenheim Covid-19 case spent night in Tokoroa

A person with the virus stayed the night at a home in Tokoroa before travelling south.

Hamilton And Waikato •October 25, 2021

Heavy rain forecast for parts of South Island stricken by floods

The front is expected to bring a period of heavy rain to parts of Buller, Nelson and Marlborough.

Weather News •July 24, 2021

Govt sets aside $600k for those affected by wild weather

It will be used to help farmers recover from the torrential rain which battered the top of the South Island.

Weather News •July 18, 2021

Man rescued after campervan engulfed by Motueka river

Carol McKeever spotted a man climbing out of the vehicle, waving frantically for help.

Tasman •July 17, 2021

Tasman woman missing since yesterday found safe and well

Police thanked those who helped in the search.

Tasman •June 25, 2021

Tasman area highway closed for hours after spill involving 700 litres of caustic soda

It is still unclear as to what caused the leak.

Accidents •June 9, 2021

Man wanted after Motueka shooting arrested by police

The shooting unfolded just after 1pm on Tuesday, leaving another man hospitalised.

Crime And Justice •April 15, 2021

Tasman

Latest Stories

An exclusive look at NZ's largest dam to be built in decades

One dead after crash in Richmond, Tasman

1 dead, others injured after 3-car crash in Tasman

Thunderstorms, ‘localised tornado risk’ for upper North Island

A beer produced only in NZ has flowers as the main ingredient

Search for tradespeople to remove lead from kea hotspots

'Absolutely no need' for panic buying - Grant Robertson

Red traffic light setting to protect vulnerable Kiwis - PM

Anti-vax protesters smear saliva through Tākaka Council building

Four new Covid-19 cases in Nelson-Tasman

Two new Covid cases in Nelson-Tasman region

New Covid-19 case announced in Nelson-Tasman region

Cyclist killed after collision with truck in Tasman District

Blenheim Covid-19 case spent night in Tokoroa

Heavy rain forecast for parts of South Island stricken by floods

Govt sets aside $600k for those affected by wild weather

Man rescued after campervan engulfed by Motueka river

Tasman woman missing since yesterday found safe and well

Tasman area highway closed for hours after spill involving 700 litres of caustic soda

Man wanted after Motueka shooting arrested by police

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