Saturday, June 6, 2026

RICHMOND LOCAL NEWS UPDATES

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NEWS UPDATES Traffic & Regional Transit Ruby Bay : Aporo Road is fully operational and cleared of initial transit blockages, though roa...
Friday, June 5, 2026

Massive Forest Debris Raft Clear at Māpua Wharf

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Slash build-up at Māpua Wharf   RICHMOND — A substantial raft of forestry slash and woody debris accumulated tightly against the pontoons a...

Spectacular Lightning Storm Lashes Richmond Ranges: Over 1,000 Strikes Recorded

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  LIGHTNING OVER THE RICHMOND RANGES THURSDAY NIGHT BREAKING NEWS Good afternoon, RICHMOND — A volatile overnight weather system put on a s...
Thursday, June 4, 2026

Mild Relief for Tasman After King’s Birthday Storm System: "We Avoided Any Major Issues"

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The Waimea River flooding a little under the Appleby Bridge   Good Morning, Good Morning RICHMOND — The Tasman District has breathed a colle...
Sunday, November 30, 2025

Tākaka Hill - Someone is asking “what’s happening with the closures on the hill?”

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Tākaka Hill - Cooks under slip – ground beam construction and kerbing. Tākaka Hill - Someone is asking “what’s happening with the closures o...
Wednesday, December 25, 2024

King Charles III is to deliver Christmas message from former hospital chapel in break with tradition

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The King, pictured at the Fitzrovia Chapel Credit: Aaron Chown/PA Wire   Monarch chooses ‘enchanting’ London location that reflects personal...
Monday, May 6, 2024

Looming changes forecast for Tasman District Council's 10 Year Plan

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  Changes looming for Tasman District Council's 10 Year Plan   5 May, 2024 Tasman District Council’s Chief Financial Officer Mike Drum...