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RNZ's Samantha Gee updated us on what's happening in the region around Nelson Audio

MetService said heavy rain and strong winds will affect many parts of the country - with the heaviest rain expected to affect northern parts of the South Island. Some regions have already experienced… Audio

In today's episode, Donald Trump has announced tariffs on goods imported into the US, and New Zealand goods have not been spared, the top of the South Island is bracing for heavy rain as an… Audio

The top of the South Island is bracing for torrential rain on Thursday, with orange heavy rain warnings in place for Marlborough, Tasman, and also down the West Coast. Nelson reporter Samantha Gee… Audio

More than a year after work came to an abrupt halt when the government cancelled the previous mega ferries contract - Picton residents are pleased to hear there will be two new Cook Strait ferries… Audio

Many farmers in the Tasman District are having to use winter supplies to feed their stock, as the drought continues across part of the top of the South Island. Samantha Gee has more. Audio

In today's episode, parole proceedings for convicted double murderer Scott Watson have had to be abandoned, and a new date set, after the hearing ran out of time, Half of all buildings in South… Audio

Parole proceedings for convicted double murderer Scott Watson have had to be abandoned, and a new date set, after the hearing ran out of time. Reporter Samantha Gee spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira Audio

On today's episode, four psychologists have told a parole board that convicted double murderer Scott Watson is at risk of re-offending if he is let out of prison, with one saying he is still high… Audio

Four psychologists have told a parole board that convicted double murderer Scott Watson is at risk of re-offending if he is let out of prison, with one saying he is still high risk. Nelson Marlborough… Audio

In today's episode, the company that owns Whakaari/White Island has had its conviction relating to the volcano's deadly December 2019 eruption quashed, the 32-year-old man accused of killing Nelson… Audio

The 32-year-old man accused of killing Nelson police officer Lyn Fleming has pleaded not guilty to her murder. Samantha Gee was at the Blenheim District Court and spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

It's hoped a new inland port that's opened in Malborough today will speed up the region's ability to export wine overseas. Malborough is the country's largest wine producing region and the facility… Audio

Exploration drilling is underway again at Sam's Creek in Golden Bay, as mining company Siren Gold continues work to determine if it is viable to mine gold in the area. Residents say they're frustrated… Audio

Residents and parents in Nelson are shocked at the Government's move to increase the speed limit along a busy stretch of State Highway six in Atawhai, that runs past a primary school. Samantha Gee has… Audio

The latest from Nelson with Local Democracy Reporter Samantha Gee Audio

Warmer ocean currents and calm weather around the South Island are thought to be some of the reasons big game fish are being hooked further south this season. Fisherman on both the east and west… Audio

American Billy Meredith, known as Wahoo to his trail mates, is setting off from Cape Reinga on Monday, to try and walk the length of the country in record time. Samantha Gee has more. Audio