Nelson Region
War memorial banner sheds light on unrecorded sacrifices
A banner has been unfurled on the steps of Nelson Cathedral in the lead-up to events marking the end of World War I a century ago.
'It's glorified gambling for the developers'
Developers in Nelson-Tasman are frustrated by slow progress being made to build homes in zones designated for fast-tracking.
Sewage smell plagues Nelson
The smell of sewage is wafting over Nelson again, as warmer weather upsets treatment ponds north of the city.
Local farmers help fund $102m Waimea Dam plans
Funding details of the revived Waimea Dam scheme near Nelson have been made public.
Farmed fish research centre opens at Nelson's Cawthron Institute
The Finfish Research Centre will focus on selective breeding and how fish might adapt to changing environmental conditions.
Tasman landlord had people 'crying' and 'begging' to view property
A single mother and her son (pictured) are among many who are affected by the rental crisis in Nelson and Marlborough, which is being described by some as utter hell.
Winning violinist and pianist team up for a Chamber Music New Zealand tour
Eva Radich talks with visiting Romanian violinist Ioana Cristina Goicea and pianist Andrey Gugnin. Goicea was the winner of the 2017 Michael Hill International Violin Competition. She’s back in New… Audio
Employer sentenced to home detention for exploiting staff
A food retailer who exploited migrant workers has been sentenced to nine months home detention.
Nelson to benefit from big test match
Nelson's investment gamble is looking set to pay off as the All Blacks and Pumas prepare for battle at the city's revamped Trafalgar Park.
To dam or not to dam: your feedback
Kathryn shares your feedback on the controversial Waimea dam project. Audio
Waimea Dam proponents look for alternative funding
Irrigators on the Waimea Plains near Nelson say they're now considering alternative funding options to their 100-million-dollar Waimea Dam project, after a shock vote to block its construction over… Audio
The creative flair behind every successful arts festival
Festival Artistic Directors Nicholas McBryde and Charlie Unwin discuss the importance of the Dunedin and Nelson Arts festivals to their communities. We find how much emphasis they put on collaboration… Audio
Batteries, acid spill closes Nelson highway
Batteries and acid have been spilt over State Highway 6 in Nelson after one large truck rear-ended another.
Nelson retailers meet over decline in CBD activity
The "For Lease" signs on shop windows in Nelson have become a predominant window display. Video
Nelson rate payers to wear cost of rates reduction on commercial property
Nelson home owners will wear the cost of a council move to reduce rates on commercial property, as it tries to address a drop in inner city business.
Woman charged after fatal quad bike crash
A Uruguayan woman has been charged with careless operation of a vehicle following a fatal quad bike crash.
The life of a 16-year-old poultry breeder
Laura Inglis has been taking purebred chickens and ducks to local poultry competitions for as long as she can remember. The 16-year-old has a menagerie of over 100 feathered friends at her parents'… Audio
Alarm raised over prospect of new mining permits on DOC land
The Ministry of Business and Innovation is defending its decision to open up two vast new areas for prospecting in the South Island after a three-year moratorium. The areas - one in Otago covering… Audio, Gallery
'Deeply frustrated': Further faults found at Nelson community centre
The Nelson City Council is alarmed to have uncovered additional faults with a community centre that is under construction.
Two men found standing on car roof after flooding
Two men have been rescued from a flooded river overnight.
