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The 'spicy' mayoral races you haven't heard about
Outside our bigger cities, Aotearoa's smaller centres are seeing stacked races and fraught local issues. Audio
The 'spicy' mayoral races you haven't heard about
Outside our bigger cities, Aotearoa's smaller centres are seeing stacked races and fraught local issues.
AudioSweet support: Nelson group delivering care packages to cheer up flood-affected locals
A Nelson woman is behind a movement bringing sweet support to those affected by the recent floods in the region.
Meth use a factor in fatal motorcycle crash, coroner finds
A motorcyclist killed in Nelson was trying to overtake a truck when he crashed and was hit by a truck coming in the other direction.
Nelson man left with 'preventable' cancer after hospital fails to book check up
A man who had a tumour removed from his bladder at Nelson Hospital went on to develop terminal cancer after a post surgery appointment was missed.
Basketball tournament to go ahead in Nelson, despite State of Emergency
Nelson is attempting to maintain a sense of normality with an inter-regional basketball tournament set to go ahead this weekend.
Heavy rain ongoing in Nelson, mayor urges people off roads
Foul weather is causing extensive damage in parts of the motu.
Hundred of homes have been evacuated in Nelson. Sodden hills have given way and the Maitai river bursting its banks has caused… Audio
Weather: Hundreds of Nelson homes evacuated in heavy rain
The weather in Nelson yesterday went from bad to worse, to unbelievable, in the course of 15 minutes - that's the description from the Nelson-Tasman Civil Defence chief.
Over 400 homes have been… Video, Audio
More evacuations can't be ruled out in flood-soaked Nelson
The rain has eased in Nelson but the flooding emergency is far from over and another round of heavy rain is set to come in later today. 411 homes have now been evacuated with some residents forced to… Audio
Evacuated Nelson residents wait to discover extent of flood damage
Hundreds of people evacuated from their Nelson homes have an anxious wait in store to see what the damage is from a one-in-100-year flood. Audio
Nelson Council prepares for rising seas, climate change
As disruptive storms and major flooding events become more common, councils are looking at how to prepare for the impact of a changing climate.
Proposed Maitai Valley housing development challenged in hearing
The hearing for the proposed private plan change to rezone 287 hectares in the Maitai Valley begun last week with the plan's applicant and the public delivering arguments for and against the plan.
Police name Christchurch man as missing Maruia Falls swimmer
Police have named Mikhail Buchanan, also known as Mikhail Anderson, as the 26-year-old Christchurch man missing in Nelson's Maruia Falls.
Nelson police to continue search for missing swimmer
Police will continue a search for a missing swimmer at Maruia Falls in Nelson this weekend.
Abel Tasman biz affected by cancellations after wild weather
The wild weather and flooding across Nelson and Marlborough has not only hurt the residents, but the businesses around the area. Aqua-Taxi's Brendon Alborne is feeling some of that pressure and joins… Audio
Nelson's Elma Turner library to close for months due to earthquake risk
Nelson's Elma Turner Library will close indefinitely after it was revealed heavy ceiling tiles pose an earthquake risk.
Climate advocates campaign to bombard politicians with postcards
A Nelson based climate change group has launched a campaign to bombard politicians with postcards that show support for the emissions reduction plan.
Police arrest two men in Nelson homicide investigation
Police have arrested two people following the death of 22 year-old man Lake Takimoana, who was shot in Nelson on Tuesday afternoon.
Nelson residents warned of delays due to works on SH6
Resealing work along State Highway 6, south of Nelson will take part in stages next week to prevent the road from closing, but motorists are being warned to expect their journey to take longer than…
Kea chicks fledge, boost population in Nelson Lakes
The kea population in the Nelson Lakes has been boosted with the addition of six chicks after a successful breeding season.
