Fire evacuee tells of homes being destroyed by Tasman district fire

Tasman people have had to flee their homes to seek refuge in a evacuation centre.

The man, stranded since Tuesday, was taken to Nelson Hospital in a serious condition.

Father and son pulled from the drink after their boat is swamped by waves.

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Pilot Peter Cree was a man who called a spade a spade, an associate says.

They were both from the Marlborough/Tasman region.

One person taken to hospital after driving ute into sea at Boulder Bank, Nelson.

Search and rescue operation currently underway in Golden Bay.

Fire crews attended a fire that gutted a Tasman District fish and chip shop today.

Man who died after crashing on Sunday was a tragic loss of a young life: Police

Wanting higher productivity and wages is not enough, says National's Paul Goldsmith.

Police have confirmed a man's body was found in the Takaka Hill area this morning.

Jason Campbell, 35, has been missing for more than one week.

A man's body has been found north of Murchison today.

He was flown to hospital in a critical condition but died shortly after arriving.

Police did have concerns for the 13-year-old's safety in the cold conditions.

Tania Maree Anderson, 49, of Ashburton, died at the scene of the crash near St Arnaud.

Footage has revealed the spectacular clarity of one of NZ's largest freshwater springs.

Meth found in men's car during a traffic stop in Murchison, in the Tasman region.

Car stolen from woman's house as she gives birth inside

Did you see a teen wandering around Bridge St at 2am today? Police want to hear from you.

Three people are on the plane.

Nick Schryvers became stuck in Golden Bay after the road was damaged by Cyclone Gita.

There will be limited road access to Cyclone Gita-ravaged Takaka from tomorrow.

They got out just in time, as slips came down the hill behind them as they ran.

The town's stores have been cleared out of milk, bread and toilet paper.

Despairing locals are wondering how long it will take to repair the damage.

The storm has split in two and continues to ravage Canterbury and the lower South Island.