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Tasman 'dodged a bullet' in weather event
The forecast rain fell as expected, but Golden Bay escaped without any major impacts. Still, several roads have been closed in Nelson because of high river levels.

Officials monitoring heavy rainfall across country overnight
Orange heavy rain warnings are in place for much of the country, with the heaviest rain expected in Tasman, north-west of Motueka.

Live weather updates: South Island braces for bout of heavy rain
A deep low is crossing the Tasman Sea, bringing a bout of heavy rain. Follow RNZ's blog for the latest updates

Where is the atmospheric river sitting right now and when will it hit?
The low pressure system is being dragged down from the Tasman Sea and is expected to hit the western and northern South Island later tonight.

‘Insult to ratepayers’: Cost-saving measures ridiculed by angry residents
Faced with an almost $3m maintenance overspend, Tasman District Council is cutting back on street sweeping and removing rubbish bins, much to the anger of the community.

Commercial property increasingly popular with investors
Commercial property is offering higher returns than residential properties.

Experienced farmer reckons Tasman's drought is worst he's seen
Alf Kinzett has been feeding out since Christmas and will need to buy more feed for winter.

Australia hammer White Ferns in first Twenty20 international
The world champions’ total of 137 proved to be well under-par as they lost their seventh T20 in a row against their trans-Tasman rivals.

Farms turn into deserts as drought conditions worsen
A drought has been declared in the Northland, Waikato, Horizons, Marlborough-Tasman and Taranaki regions.

Police search homes after man's arrest over Christchurch murder
Police have seached properties in two Christchurch suburbs after the death of Tyrone Munns.

Jetstar’s new trans-Tasman flight a budget-friendly trip to the tropics
The airline is the first to offer a direct link between Christchurch and Cairns.

Weather live: Fears of flooding as downpour hits South Island
A deep low is crossing the Tasman Sea, bringing a bout of heavy rain. Follow RNZ's blog for the latest updates

South Island braces for bout of heavy rain.
A deep low is crossing the Tasman Sea, bringing a bout of heavy rain.

Council move opens way for OceanaGold to extend open cast pit
Hauraki District Council has designated another 26 properties in Waihi for future mining.

Tasman famers pin hopes on forecast rainfall
A farmer in the drought-stricken Tasman District says the heavy rain forecast for tomorrow will be a much-needed relief.

‘Hard news to hear’: Council’s increased roading costs impact rural rates
For most urban properties in Masterton, rates are projected to rise between 5 and 7%, but rural rates are projected to rise by $12.6% on average.

Tasman's drought the worst farmer has ever seen
Some farmers have spent the last two months using winter supplies to feed their stock, as a drought continues across the top of the South Island.

‘Disruptive’ road rebuild on the way
Carterton residents who live on SH2, between Hilton Rd and Portland Rd, will go about five days without vehicle access to their properties.

Police evacuate Christchurch properties after person makes threats
Police were called to a property in Sydenham and have cleared nearby houses.

What’s next for mile history-maker Sam Ruthe after ‘scary’ return to school
The Kiwi athletics sensation will head across the Tasman and join a star-studded field for his “biggest race yet” next Saturday.