Latest fromTasman District
Million dollar scam: The victims and the young Auckland mule
The pair had searched online for 'safe' investment opportunities.
DoC website crashes as people flock to book spot at 'world's best hidden beach'
High demand was anticipated, with the DoC campsite being given its own booking window.
Family of man who fell down sinkhole 'totally devastated'; police probe ‘unexplained’ death
His body was found after his family raised concerns they hadn't heard from him.
Drunk teen driver who crashed into a garden will use landscaping skills to fix damage
Teen offers free landscaping to fix damage caused by his drunken crash into garden.
Chainsaw-wielding suspect found guilty of cutting illegal forest track
Accused argued he was clearing a fallen tree – but a judge didn't buy it.
Editorial: Tragedy of brain injury is a reminder of rugby’s brutal reality
Death of former Blues halfback could have far-reaching impact for national game
Woman threw herself out of a window to escape violent new partner
He slammed her head against a wall, bit her on the cheek and rubbed her face in icecream.
'Very dangerous behaviour:' Meth mum threw bottle at police during high-speed pursuit
Disqualified driver Libby Ker blamed her behaviour on her use of meth.
'It hasn’t sunk in yet': Tasman Young Farmer of the Year announced
Dairy farmer George Dodson, 22, takes out the Tasman FMG Young Farmer of the Year title.
Tourist who caused crash left NZ before drink-drive results known
American finance company manager Brett Reck was here on holiday with his wife and child.
Distracted mum crashed after driving through red light
The light was red for 7 seconds before the crash, which left another motorist injured.
One dead after Tasman district glider crash
Emergency services were called to the incident about 2pm.
'Hungry meat thief' back behind bars, told to 'get a job'
The judge told the recidivist thief supermarkets were sick of people like him.
'Dark numbers': Fear housing crisis 'normalised'; region with most need revealed
The charity delivers 92,000 food parcels in a year: 'That’s not a flex'.
Person critically injured, SH67 closed after serious crash on West Coast
The Serious Crash Unit has been advised.
'Sick, disgusting behaviour': Man exposes himself to schoolgirl walking home
Victim sought refuge at nearby house after running from man who'd exposed himself.
Lee Valley scrub fire: Hotspots found after drone search mission
Investigators have ruled out any suspicious circumstances regarding the fire's cause.
Lee Valley firefighters contain large scrub fire
Investigators have ruled out suspicious circumstances.
'Justice for Jessica': Cops search property in five-year Marlborough mystery
Officers searched a property in Canvastown today as inquiries into the 2019 case continue.
Six helicopters fighting Tasman scrub fire grounded after drone spotted
Firefighters are unable to continue work without helicopters due to steep terrain.
Woman attacks teen as she left Nelson hair salon. No one knows why
Mysterious crime: 'I was attacked from behind. Mum heard me screaming down the phone'.
Teen cyclist's helmet split in two after being knocked off bike by 84-year-old driver
'Your assessment was you thought you would avoid her, but you didn’t' - Judge.
'Extremely dangerous': Tree feller didn't bother with safety plan because it was too expensive
Judge says the contractor is a 'law unto himself'.
'Appalling driving' - US finance manager spent 10 min on wrong side of road before crash
Finance manager Brett Reck forks out $26k contribution to cost of damage from crash.
How is the rest of summer looking? Forecasters take a long look at El Niño
The latest Niwa Weather outlook is out - and it's a mixed bag.
Teen rescued after falling out of kayak in Tasman Bay
The young man activated a personal locator beacon, giving emergency services his location.
Seven people injured in Tasman crash
One person has serious injuries while six others have minor injuries.