Nelson
Nelson's star attraction fading with the tides
Time and tide are rapidly changing one of the coastal city's most valued natural assets. Video
Shifting sands at Nelson beach put erosion back on agenda
The rapidly changing tide at Tahunanui Beach is forcing the council to find a solution to stop the erosion, and worrying locals. Video, Audio
By-election possible for Nelson City Council
Nelson City Council could be faced with a by-election this year as two councillors aim for a spot in the national political arena.
Black Caps sweep Bangladesh
New Zealand have won the third and final ODI against Bangladesh by eight wickets in Nelson.
Broom wants higher honours
The Black Caps batsman Neil Broom is annoyed that he didn't play his own game in the first ODI against Bangladesh and so wants to make amends in game two in Nelson tomorrow.
Nelson pro-cyclist says pushing through pain 'worth it'
Nelson cyclist George Bennett is enjoying an extended break after his most succesful season on the world stage. He tells Barry Guy that being a lean 59kg is a big advantage when it comes to racing up… Audio
Police crack down on euthanasia supporters
An elderly Nelson woman was stunned police had a search warrant to seize her helium balloon kit, which she says she bought years ago to end her life should she need to. Audio
Retailers air concerns - and laundry - over Nelson protester
Retailers in Nelson are hitting back at what they say is a lack of action over long-time vagrant Lewis Stanton, who has been camped outside a central city store for months. Video
Craig Potton
Celebrated New Zealand photographer and publisher Craig Potton is chair of the trust behind the $12 million renovation of one of the country's oldest public art galleries, the Suter Art Gallery in… Audio
Zookeeper hailed as Nelson hero
An American zoologist Meg Rutledge has been given the Nelson change maker award in the annual Eelco Boswijk local heroes awards.
Public back new motorway in Nelson
Nelson appears no closer to having a new southern link road to take pressure off Rocks Rd around the city's waterfront, despite most people supporting it. Video, Audio
Battle to keep Salisbury School open
Parents and supporters of Salisbury special education girls school are not ruling out legal action if the Minister of Education insists she will close the school. The Nelson school is at the centre of… Audio
Nelson prepares for future tsunami threats
Evacuation maps have been prepared for the Tasman region in case a tsunami occurs.
Tax dodger who owed more than $100k sentenced
A Nelson restaurateur has been told if more people took his approach there'd be no hospitals, schools and roads.
Budding young leaders tested in Nelson's outdoors
Nelson's Cable Bay has provided a window on the wonders of marine reserves for more than 50 aspiring young leaders.
Nelson housing to be fast-tracked
Hundreds of new homes will be added to the Nelson landscape in the largest government-authorisation of development in the city in decades.
Local paper solves the mystery of a misleading byline
An article about a local controversy in a local magazine puzzled readers in Nelson recently - until the local paper swiftly solved 'the mystery of the spy's byline'.
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Local paper solves the mystery of a misleading byline
An article about a local controversy in a local magazine puzzled readers in Nelson recently - until the local paper swiftly solved 'the mystery of the spy's byline'.
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Cost of NZ's first people trafficking trial revealed
New Zealand's first people trafficking trial cost Immigration New Zealand $125,335 to bring to court.
Six years' jail for 'home invasion' rape
A man who raped a woman as she slept next to her husband at home has gone to prison for six years.
