Nelson Region

The species has long been considered functionally extinct in the South Island.

A businessman found with thousands of images of children being sexually exploited stroked the head of his tearful wife in court and said, "I'm sorry my darling" as he was led away to prison.

As of 31 December 2024, the Suter Art Gallery had a net loss of $183,000, which is expected to climb.

HealthNZ was only aware of one of the cases of patients becoming sicker during delays at the hospital before media reports surfaced.

Public toilets and rubbish bins are just some of the casualties of Tasman District Council's latest attempt to cut costs.

Record high numbers of long tailed bats have been captured and tracked during an annual count of the vulnerable mammal.

Tasman District Council's proposed plan for the town has generated pushback from residents who fear the loss of its village character.

Nelson Airport's future runway extension has hit some turbulence.

After weeks of uncertainty for residents about a speed limit increase through a Nelson suburb, the New Zealand Transport Agency has confirmed the community will be consulted.

A 400-signature petition given to Tasman District Council opposes business and industrial zoning plans for the small rural community of Hope, just south of Nelson.

A man has been sentenced to six years and nine months in prison for the two instances of sexual violence he inflicted on his then-partner.

It turns out that hiring a dedicated manager for Nelson's forests is not so clear-cut.

The regions are under watch until 7pm Tuesday.

Police are appealing for information following a serious crash on SH6 in Nelson earlier this month that left one person critically injured.

Engineers found the courthouse was safe to occupy, but the connection between the original courthouse and a building extension added in 2007 was a safety concern.

The region's bus service is the first in New Zealand to receive an exemption to the obstruction rule. Audio

MetService rain watches and warnings are in place for parts of the country this evening, but the deluge will miss the driest areas, NIWA says.

Maintaining Tasman's infrastructure this financial year is expected to cost $3 million more than was budgeted for, and the district's councillors aren't happy.

Name suppression will continue for the man accused of murdering Lyn Fleming for at least another two weeks.