Floods, closures and job losses rock Nelson’s economy
The Nelson-Tasman region is reeling from devastating floods, the closure of its largest sawmill and the potential loss…
Canterbury residents urged to prepare ahead of ‘dangerous’ winds
Canterbury Emergency Management is urging those in the region to “prepare now” as a red strong wind warning…
‘Destructive’ gales to lash Canterbury, red strong wind warning issued
A red strong wind warning has been issued for parts of Canterbury, with MetService warning of destructive 150km/h…
Swathe of weather watches and warnings issued for the South Island
Kiwis in the South Island should make the most of today’s “nice clear skies” before a swathe of…
Watches upgraded to warnings as heavy rain, severe gales loom
Severe weather is sweeping across parts of the South Island and lower North Island, with multiple watches upgraded…
NPC: Canterbury beat Tasman to retain Ranfurly Shield after George Bell scores 84th-minute winner
“It was by no means perfect, so we’ll go away, we’ll keep working, but jeez, we’ll celebrate that…
Memorial bench swept away in Tasman floods washes up on Kāpiti Coast
A memorial bench swept away in severe flooding at the top of the South Island earlier this year…
Tasman Rugby boss says Shane Christie’s death ‘very concerning’
Steve Mitchell, the Tasman Rugby chief executive, has described the recent death of Shane Christie as “devastating” and…
Former Highlanders, Mako, Māori All Blacks player Shane Christie dies
Former Highlanders, Mako and Māori All Blacks loose forward Shane Christie has died in Nelson aged 39. He…
Former Highlanders, Mako, Māori All Blacks player Shane Christie dies
Former Highlanders, Mako and Māori All Blacks loose forward Shane Christie has died in Nelson aged 39. He…
Free flood debris firewood offered – with a word of warning
Are you in need of some free firewood? The Tasman floods may have collected some for you, provided…
Plan to close Tasman sawmill — affecting 142 jobs, mayor says
Carter Holt Harvey’s planned closure of Eves Valley Sawmill would have a huge impact on the region, Tasman’s…