Nelson Region
Wind and rain warnings for lower North Island
MetService says Tararua locals should expect up to 90mm of rain, peaking at 15mm/h.
Man on tourist visa pleads guilty to indecency charges after seeking beach selfies
The man on a tourist visa assaulted three women at Nelson's Tāhunanui Beach in September and October this year, reaching for their bodies and asking for a kiss after taking selfies with them.
Murder accused receives shotgun threat in courtroom
A 33-year-old man appeared in Nelson District Court on a charge of murder this morning, where a woman told him "I'll wait for you when you get out, with a shotgun".
Man charged with murder after Stoke death
The 33-year-old accused was due to appear in court on Friday.
Unapproved anti co-governance signs to come down
Waka Kotahi is taking steps to remove an anti co-governance sign on a state highway, and councils are stepping in too.
Nelson Hospital overhaul a decade from completion - Te Whatu Ora
It will be another decade before Nelson Hospital's redevelopment is complete, with the facility already operating at capacity.
Victorian-era vibrator causes a buzz at charity shop
The mechanical device initially left staff stumped after being donated with a box of medical equipment.
Recount on the cards in Nelson after Labour wins by 29 votes
Rachel Boyack received a call from her opponent, National's Blair Cameron this afternoon, who congratulated her on her campaign and indicated he would be seeking a recount.
'You just have to be prepared to get out' - Nelson braces for wildfires
With a hot, dry, El Niño summer forecast, Nelson residents are anxious to avoid a repeat of the big Pigeon Valley fire in 2019.
Mana and manawa on display at national junior kapa haka finals
Tamariki from as far away as Northland are travelling to Nelson for the competition.
Half million for Stoke Library a 'band-aid'
Nelson City Council has approved half a million dollars of repair work for Stoke Library but the acting mayor describes the funds as a just another "band-aid" for the city's crumbling libraries.
Regional wrap: Waitati pirate queen turned councillor Mandy Mayhem
Self declared pirate queen Mandy Mayhem gives Maggie Tweedie a slice of life in Waitati. The celebrant, MC and Dunedin City Councillor gives the regional wrap into the cultural happenings of the… Audio
Jo Ann Firestone: the art of storytelling on a Nelson couch
Jo Ann Firestone is a teller of tales, a producer, host, and co-founder of Couch Stories. A sold out storytelling series that has taken the Nelson Arts fest by storm. Audio
Long wait for Nelson people who lost homes in 2022 floods
Nelson residents have to wait another six months for decisions on buyouts of their homes that were destroyed by floods last year.
Long-running dispute between iwi and boaties ends up in court
An estuary has long been used due to its safety and proximity to fishing grounds. But local iwi oppose vehicle access as the area is of cultural significance.
'Sweet switcheroo': Kiwi snack maker turns to Aussies as kūmara shortage bites
Nelson's Proper Crisps forced to ship in Australian sweet potatoes over supply issues.
Moananui opens innovation hub to find solutions for ocean-based businesses in Nelson
An organisation that aims to grow Aotearoa's blue economy has opened a headquarters in central Nelson - that it hopes will be a hub for innovation and high value products.
Nelson candidates debate crime, wealth tax and government spending
At a public meeting in Nelson Cathedral, candidates made their pitch for the seat currently held by Labour and for 24 years before that by National.
Three Killer Beez associates jailed for manslaughter of Nelson man Lake Takimoana
A home invasion that began with Killer Beez gang associates looking for members of the Mongrel Mob in Nelson, ended with a young man being shot in the chest.
Passion unfurled at a butterfly house in Hope
Ian Knight has a passion for monarch butterflies which he has turned into a thriving business. Audio
