Land returned to descendants in NZ’s oldest property dispute
About 7583 acres (3068 hectares) of land at the top of the South Island will be restored to…
Abel Tasman land among 3000ha returned to Māori after historic Nelson Tenths case settlement
The assets will be transferred to Te Here-ā-Nuku Trust, which will manage them on behalf of the customary…
One injured in Picton crash involving truck and motor home
One person has been seriously injured in a crash involving a truck and a motor home in Picton…
Cruise ship Disney Wonder to arrive into Auckland after man lost overboard in Tasman Sea
Fellow passenger Mitch Talbot said cruise guests were informed about the incident over the ship’s intercom. “The captain…
Kiwi dollar slumps to 12-year low against Aussie ahead of Christmas travel
“The economic fundamentals have certainly been in Australia’s favour over the last little while and [I] think that…
Top of South Island hit by power outages as strong winds batter NZ
Power has been partially restored as “significant parts” of the top of the South Island and West Coast…
Man killed by falling branch, roads closed as wild weather hits
A man has been killed by a falling branch, thousands of properties remain without power and state highways…
Flights cancelled, major route blocked as winds lash South Island
Several flights have been either delayed or cancelled, hundreds of homes are without power, and a major state…
Man dies in house fire near Motueka
One person has been confirmed dead after a house fire in the Tasman District yesterday morning. Emergency services…
Man dies following fire at property in Riwaka, Tasman District
A Fire and Emergency shift manager told the Herald crews received multiple calls shortly before 11am. “Two crews…
Ryan Adams fans voice concern over erratic New Zealand shows
In a review of his performance at Christchurch’s Isaac Theatre Royal on Wednesday night, writer David Thorpe said…
Dogs ordered to be destroyed after prolonged attack on fur seal
A Tasman man has been fined and his dogs ordered to be destroyed following a prolonged attack on…