Nelson Region
'Please, help us!' - PM to assess Nelson flood damage
About 100 flood-affected people pleading for help at a meeting in Nelson have been told it will be a long road to recovery, as Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern arrives to survey the region.
Households, communities stunned by storm and flood damage
The Mayor of Marlborough John Leggett has described the damage to his region from this week's intense and prolonged rainfall as eye-watering.
Nelson's mayor with the latest information
The Nelson-Tasman region has a huge clean-up job ahead - there are countless slips, more than 400 homes have been evacuated, and some areas are still flooded.
Nelson's mayor Rachel Reese spoke to… Audio
Nelson residents pitch in for mammoth clean up
Nelson residents are pitching in - helping neighbours, digging mud and silt, and checking the land for instability.
The council has a huge job on its hands -- more than 400 homes have been evacuated… Audio
Heavy rain causes stock control and milk collection issues
The severe weather is causing issues for Nelson-Tasman and West Coast farmers, as a state of local emergency remains in place in both regions.
Accessible Toilets
Have you ever been out and about needing to go to the loo but there was no public toilet in sight? Well in Nelson they hope to solve that problem with a new initiative. Audio
Nelson councillor censured for conduct
A Nelson City councillor has been censured after a conduct investigation, but the move has been criticised by some councillors, and described as a miserable affair by others.
Large sperm whale carcass washes up near Nelson
A 17m long dead sperm whale has washed up on Rabbit Island, near Nelson.
Motel owner 'devastated' after 50 percent rate increase
Nelson moteliers feel "blindsided" after receiving significant increases in their commercial rates. Greens Motel owner Phil Neal said he was "devastated" after seeing his commercial rates increase by…
Tourism Export Council conference attracts 270 tour operators to Nelson
Nelson's tourism businesses will be on show this week as international tour operators visit the region to explore visitor attractions ahead of the summer season.
New playground among options for Nelson's bus depot
Nelson city's bus depot could become an inner city playground after the council purchased the land for $2.9 million.
Bugs Bugs Bugs
Prolonged cold rainy periods around the country are driving bugs indoors this winter -- some bugs you wouldn't normally see so many of. Shane Warland from DeBug Nelson knows all about who's coming to… Audio
Housing trust to build six new rentals in Nelson
Six new rental homes will be built in Nelson, after a housing trust bought two properties from the Nelson City Council.
Fonterra to shut Brightwater Milk Powder Plant next year
The company says the closure is in line with its long-term strategy and matching both consumer demand and available milk supply.
Nelson's first marine reserves ranger heads to Indonesia to upskill
Nelson's first marine reserves ranger is heading to Indonesia to study community involvement in managing large marine protected areas.
Compliance costs, labour shortages among Luxon's targets in Nelson visit
The National Party leader says Nelson residents are struggling with bureaucracy bottlenecks, compliance costs and labour shortages.
Nick Smith eyes Nelson mayoralty
Former Nelson MP Dr Nick Smith has announced he will be throwing his hat in the ring for the region's mayoralty.
Nelson cyclists and pedestrians identify 82 hazard areas in the city
Nelson has the highest number of people cycling to work in New Zealand but sustainable transport advocates say ditching the car still is not a safe enough option for many.
$150,000 in funding announced for start-up researching antiviral drug
The Nelson-based biotech start-up is working on the medication that has the potential to treat a range of viral diseases.
Giant snails are making a (slow) comeback
Giant carnivorous land snails are the newest species to move into Nelson's Brook Waimārama Sanctuary.
