Tasman: Appetite for adventure
There are mouth-watering distractions on the Tasman Great Taste Trail, writes Fiona Terry.
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Abel Tasman: Made for you and me
The Wilsons could rightly claim Abel Tasman, but choose to share the land.
Human remains confirmed as tourist
Human remains found on Farewell Spit have been confirmed as those of a missing 26-year-old tourist.
Human remains found on Farewell Spit
Police have been in contact with the family of a missing Dutch tourist following the discovery of human remains on Farewell Spit.
Abel Tasman: Jump ashore, explorers
Abel Tasman's coastal track meanders past some of our most beautiful bays and beaches.
Orchard to pay $134K over employee death
An orchard company has been fined and ordered to pay reparation - totalling $134,500 - over the death of an employee.
Drive-by shooting in Motueka
Police are investigating a drive-by shooting in Motueka overnight when two shots, possibly from a shotgun, were fired from a passing vehicle at a house.
Five of the best: Coastal walks
Fingers crossed, you will be blessed with a refreshing sea breeze as you tackle these top walks.
Nelson/Tasman: Taste the top o' the south
Nelson is host to a bike path that meanders through beautiful countryside.
Six tourism businesses hit market
Six quality hospitality and accommodation businesses in Tasman Bay at the top of the South Island have simultaneously come on to the market.
South Island: On the track to enlightenment
Geoff Cumming finds he has plenty of time to think on one of New Zealand's Great Walks.
Loaded campervan collides with truck
At least one person has sustained serious injuries after a loaded campervan and a small truck collided in the Tasman region.
Man seriously injured 'goofing around' on ute
A man has been seriously injured after falling off the back of a ute in the Tasman region early this morning.
Heaphy Track: Foodies on foot
After a hard day's hike, there's nothing better than a gourmet meal.
Abel Tasman Coast Track: A stroll in the park
Rika Milne shares the Abel Tasman Coast Track with a fascinating array of other walkers.
Wharariki Beach: A rugged Tasman gem
Jill Worrall takes a hike to one of her favourite South Island beaches.
Wharariki Beach, Tasman
Although this beach, just a few kilometres from Farewell Spit, is almost north-facing, it is technically a West Coast beach and is often buffeted by tempestuous winds that stir up colossal seas. Reaching it requires a short walk through manuka forest, but once on the beach you'll be rewarded with rugged landscapes and wildlife aplenty.
Golden Bay: Recalling fraught trips over the hill
Golden Bay summers have woven into my memories since I was about 12, when we made our first trip here from Christchurch.
Tasman: Teutonic traction
Peter Calder heads west of Nelson and wonders what took him so long to get there.
Nelson: Spreading the gospel of craft beer
Victoria Bartle looks at the people behind Nelson's boutique breweries.
Tasman: Close encounter of furred kind
Explorer Abel Tasman missed out on a wonderful park, writes Jim Eagles.
Tasman: Right time for the Heaphy Track
Waiting for summer means missing out on so much, writes Victoria Bartle.