Nelson Region
Another region tightens fire restrictions
The ban applies to the Coastal, Waimea and Nelson North zones in the Nelson Tasman region.
South Island's new $3 million air ambulance
Mark Sullivan became an unexpected air ambulance patient after a plane crash and says without the service, his experience would have been "horrific".
Cable Bay Road repairs begin after three major slips
Two days of heavy rain in 2022 washed sediment down the hillside and caked the road in mud.
Lee Valley: Fire containment line being extended, residents allowed back
Firefighters battling the pine plantation blaze at Lee Valley near Nelson are extending a fire containment line in an effort to protect homes in the area.
Doctor censured for affair with patient's husband
The GP was found guilty of professional misconduct by the Health Practitioners Disciplinary Tribunal.
'Bullied' worker says WorkSafe inquiry into DHB a 'box-ticking exercise'
The worker was among several staff members to have complained about the manager at the former Nelson-Marlborough DHB's Alcohol and Drug Service.
Kāinga Ora pushes ahead with Nelson development
It is expected to provide up to 36 homes across two three-storey buildings - but locals are concerned about who might move in.
Waimea Community Dam full to capacity after recent rainfall
The Waimea Community Dam is now full, after recent rainfall in Tasman filled the reservoir to its full capacity.
MP worries hospital rebuild will be 'guinea pig' for privatisation
Rachel Boyack is worried the Nelson Hospital redevelopment could be used as a test-case when it comes to privatising health infrastructure.
Water restrictions ease in Nelson
The current water supply is at higher levels than anticipated.
Motueka: 'Who needed snow when you had hops?'
Tranquil Motueka now has traffic lights and a cinema, but still retains a certain charm, says proud former resident Simon Wraight.
Nelson's Elma Turner library fully re-opens
More than a year and a half ago an unexpected seismic issues forced the library's closure.
DOC urges visitors to Nelson Lakes National Park to clean gear to prevent spread of invasive algae
Microscopic algae lindavia and didymo have been found in the national park's lakes Rotoiti and Rotoroa, and in Lake Tennyson.
Teeth and teddies: What's flushed down the loo - and the cost to clean it up
Contractors across Nelson Tasman have worked diligently in keeping the region's wastewater flowing, clearing blockages caused by all manner of strange items.
Design to improve quake-prone hospital buildings still not done
The council notices require the earthquake-prone buildings to be strengthened or replaced by November 2028.
Government may still need to pay for Cook Strait ferries - Maritime Union
The government may still need to pay if it wants a resilient ferry connection between both the main islands, says the Maritime Union.
Toxic algae found in rivers near the top of the South Island
Toxic algae is making an appearance in rivers across Nelson and Malborough, with people told to avoid waterways where it is present.
New water tanks boost water supply for hikers at top of the South Island
Six new water tanks for huts around the top of Te Wai Pounamu should mean the water keeps running for hikers this summer.
Driver entered false rest break in logbook before crash
A road freight firm has been fined $2750 after one of its drivers entered a rest break in his log book, hours before he was due to stop.
Ferry project cancellation a ‘heavy blow’, says Waitohi Picton iwi
The government's decision to halt the Cook Strait ferry project is a "heavy blow", says a top of the south iwi chairperson.
