Nelson Region
Grower loses battle to have seized tobacco returned
A Motueka grower has lost his lengthy legal battle to have five tonnes of seized tobacco returned to him.
Whale-saving invention ready for summer
A woman who witnessed a whale stranding on Farewell Spit has developed an invention that aims to help save the lives of struggling whales.
'It’s unbelievable the cost of doing such a small thing'
A Nelson home-owner says it's taken more than a year and thousands of dollars to get a consent hearing to build a small rock wall outside his waterfront home.
Assessing the Damage
Motueka apple orchardist Evan Heywood has damage to five hectares of fruit from a bad batch of fungicide. Audio
Bad batch of fungicide ruining apple crops - grower
A bad batch of fungicide has ruined apples in the Nelson region and some fruit will be destroyed instead of exported, a grower says.
Truckies faced with alternative South Island route quitting in droves
The freight industry is now short of 2000 drivers as growing numbers of truckies refuse to use the alternative South Island inland route.
Farm workers contract salmonella gastroenteritis
Nelson Marlborough Health is investigating two cases of salmonella gastroenteritis among farm workers in the Murchison area.
Nick Smith in the lead in Nelson
National's Nick Smith is in the lead in the Nelson electorate, ahead of Matt Lawrey from the Green Party. Audio
Thousands without power in Nelson region
Power has been partially restored to some of the 12,000 properties in the Nelson region who lost their electricity this afternoon.
Kea shooter sentenced to community work
A Takaka man has been sentenced to 200 hours' community work for shooting a kea.
Nelson rough sleeper ban in effect
Simon Duffy of Uniquely Nelson explains why rough sleepers needed to go from Trafalgar St and the difference in shopping during the first day of the by-law. Audio
Cannabis campaigner admits wiping rat poison on MP
A Nelson woman who fought for change to cannabis laws after her son's death has confirmed she wiped rat poison on Nick Smith. Audio
Anti-poison group denies pelting Smith
A member of the anti-poison protest group accused of smearing poison on Nelson MP Nick Smith says a rogue faction could have done it, and the group has condemned the behaviour.
Poison-drop protesters deny attack on Nick Smith
A community group against a bait drop in Nelson is denying any involvement in an attack against National MP Nick Smith. Audio
Nelson clinching ABs game shows region's rise
Nelson's pitch to host the All Blacks initially wasn't taken seriously, but a strong business-minded bid sealed the deal, the region's development agency says.
Pāua hearts beat to climate change's tune
Humble pāua strapped with a heart rate monitor have been used to demonstrate the effects of climate change.
Weekend boaties call for better fish stock protection
Geoff Rowling of Motueka is among those mourning the days when taking your boat out guaranteed a snapper for dinner. Audio
Nelson locals on the Greens bid for their vote
Nelson City Councillor Matt Lawrey is taking on long-time incumbent, National's Nick Smith, who's held the Nelson seat 1996. Audio
Construction set to start on new Nelson hospice
The Nelson Tasman Hospice has released plans for a new $11.5 million building.
Police justified in Motueka shooting - IPCA
The Independent Police Conduct Authority said an officer who shot and wounded a man in Motueka two years ago believed he posed an immediate threat.
