$1400 fee to have three dogs
A resource consent with a $1400 deposit is needed in Tasman to keep three dogs on an urban property - and one resident says he's not willing to pay.
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Flood-hit region prepares for 'absolute worst'
Flood-hit region prepares for 'absolute worst'
The army and FENZ are sending reinforcements to Nelson-Marlborough as the region prepares for more heavy rain on Thursday. A Regional Coordination Centre will be monitoring the situation from Christchurch.
Heavy rain warnings for Nelson, Tasman districts
Heavy rain warnings for Nelson, Tasman districts
MetService has issued new orange heavy rain warnings for the already sodden Nelson and Tasman districts.
How much have supermarket prices risen?
How much have supermarket prices risen since 2022?
Whether it is a block of butter or cheese, a kilogram of mince, a dozen eggs or a cooked chook, food prices have gone up rapidly.
Dentist struck off after piercing woman’s cheek
South Island dentist struck off after piercing woman's cheek
One patient suffered extreme pain after a piece of tooth was left in his gum, and another person was hospitalised after her cheek was pierced with an airflow polisher.
How to prepare for a US trip from someone rejected at the border
How to prepare for a US trip from someone rejected at the border
The majority of travellers entering the US will have no problem, says writer Alistair Kitchen. But if you're not fine, he warns, "let me tell you, it will be a traumatic experience".
South Island forklift driver jailed for raping teen
South Island forklift driver jailed for raping teen
A young woman who was raped by an older man she was socialising with still struggles to breathe when remembering the fear of him pulling her on to the bed that night.
Moreporks may have been hit by cars or poisoned - DOC
Moreporks may have been hit by cars or poisoned - DOC
Injured morepork (ruru) being found on the West Coast are either being hit by cars or poisoned by common household rodent bait, the Department of Conservation says.
'Another significant' wave of storms on way
'Another significant' wave of storms on way for South Island
MetService is warning the storm-battered Tasman and Nelson regions to prepare for more thunderstorms, wind and rain later this week.
Prominent New Zealander arrested
Prominent New Zealander arrested
Secrecy surrounds the arrest of a prominent New Zealander.
Tasman, Nelson to prepare for more heavy rain following flooding
Tasman, Nelson to prepare for more heavy rain following flooding
Following a helicopter survey, Tasman's deputy mayor says damage to the Motueka Valley is more extensive than could be seen from the ground.
New 150ha ski basin opens
New 150ha ski basin opens
Cardrona is officially home to the largest skifield in the country after the grand opening of a new basin.
Sentencing reforms come into effect as govt targets crime
Sentencing reforms come into effect as govt targets crime
The reforms will cap discounts judges can give to an offender and introduce aggravated factors at sentencing.
Resident confronts council boss in soggy showdown
Resident confronts council boss in soggy showdown
A Spring Creek resident confronted the boss of the Marlborough District Council as he and the mayor visited the flooded township after a "precautionary" 24-hour evacuation order was lifted.
Family of missing 17-year-old 'distraught'
Family of missing 17-year-old 'distraught'
Whetu Bennett was last seen outside an Auckland mall early on Tuesday afternoon.
Death of prisoner at Mt Eden treated as homicide
Death of prisoner at Mt Eden treated as homicide
Multiple investigations have been launched after a man died at Mt Eden Corrections Facility in Auckland.
Clutha council confident landfill won't run out of room
Clutha council confident landfill won't run out of room
The Clutha District Council is confident a solution will be in place at a local landfill before it runs out of room.
Pair 'critical' after car crashes near house
Pair 'critical' after car crashes near house
Two teenagers remain in critical conditions after the car they were in left the road and ploughed into property near Auckland.
Person killed trying to clear flood damage
Person killed trying to clear flood damage
A person has died while trying to clear flood damage in the Nelson area, police have confirmed.
Otago highways open, but care needed
Otago highways open, but care needed
All state highways in Otago have reopened after heavy snow, but motorists are advised to drive to the conditions.