Nelson Region
Cash and immunity offered in Nelson murder probe
Simon Allan Bevers, 56, was found dead last March in his tent at an apple orchard.
Saving 'wonky' fruit and veg from waste
Wonky Box is a fresh fruit and vegetable subscription service which delivers produce that would otherwise go to waste to consumers. Co-founders Angus Simms and Katie Jackson explain why wonky is… Audio
Councillors to now decide on using coal to heat and power Nelson Hospital
Nelson mayor Nick Smith says the consent application is inconsistent with climate change emissions targets.
Two arrested over gang-related shooting in Nelson
Police have made two arrests in connection to a gang-related shooting in Nelson.
'There's a chance here of maybe bringing Christian home'
A team of search and rescue volunteers are set to search a remote area of the Nelson Lakes National Park for a German tramper who has been missing for nine years.
Podcast | NZ Wars: Stories of Wairau | Episode 1
On June 17th 1843, a posse of European settlers head to the Wairau Valley - planning to arrest the renowned chief Te Rauparaha and his nephew, Te Rangihaeata. A gun battle breaks out and 26 people are… Audio
Podcast | NZ Wars: Stories of Wairau | Episode 2
Tensions over land at Wairau, and injustices and insults against Ngāti Toa leaders reach their boiling point. Arthur Wakefield, the leader of the Nelson settlement decides to seize the land by force… Audio
Part of Nelson's main library reopens after urgent seismic work
Part of Nelson's main library has reopened today, after urgent work was done to secure heavy ceiling tiles that posed an earthquake risk.
Volunteers to release 100 pakahā chicks at Cape Farewell ecosanctuary
Volunteers in Golden Bay will be soon be hand-feeding pakahā, or fluttering shearwater chicks, once 100 birds are relocated to Cape Farewell.
Promising new methods in pipeline to tackle cruise ship biofoul
Marine antifouling technologies that include air bubble barriers could help keep marinas clean and stop ships being turned away from New Zealand ports.
Police confirm death of man found in water at Nelson beach
Police have confirmed a man has died, after he was found unresponsive in the water at a Nelson beach.
Man arrested after firearms incident in Nelson
A 33-year-old man has been arrested in relation to a firearms incident in Nelson last month.
Swimmers pose 'lake snow' algae threat - DOC
Visitors to Nelson Lakes National Park this summer are being asked to stay on land, to help protect the lakes from an algae that causes a mucus-like substance.
Alcohol licence 'oversight' forces UB40 gig to go R18
Fans will be toasting a glass of red red wine tonight, unless they're underage.
Tourism groups unite to run environmentally friendly bus
Tourism operators have joined forces to establish a bus service between Nelson and the Abel Tasman National Park.
‘Businesses are hurting’ – greater police presence wanted in CBD
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Businesses in Nelson's city centre have called for more police in the CBD to deter the rise in crime that they're witnessing.
New oyster hatchery aims to strengthen New Zealand production
A new $5 million hatchery in Nelson is aiming to ensure a reliable supply of oyster spat for New Zealand's largest oyster producer, Moana New Zealand.
Major quake would leave Nelson without hospital - mayor
Nelson would be left without a fully functioning hospital in a major earthquake, the city's mayor says.
Road crews work round the clock to reopen Nelson-Blenheim highway
Crews are on site 24 hours a day to complete repairs along the flood-damaged highway as they work to complete the repairs by 18 December.
Bomb disposal team dispatched to Nelson after suspicious object reported
Nelson police have lifted cordons after a suspicious item was discovered in the central city this afternoon.