Nelson Region
Nelson's Civic House labelled earthquake-prone
Nelson City Council has announced that two earthquake-prone building notices have been applied to its home at Civic House.
Nelson Airport 'reassessing' future with new sea-level rise data
Nelson Airport's exposure to sea level rise has been highlighted after new data shows it could happen at twice the rate previously expected.
Aroha for Ukraine: Nelson shows its support
Ukrainians in Nelson have been buoyed by the support they have received from the opposite side of the world to their war torn homeland.
Plea for govt to commit to funding public transport in regions
The lack of a public bus between Nelson and Motueka led a community trust to establish its own minivan service to transport people between the two centres.
Ukrainian families in Nelson raise funds for children's hospital in Kyiv
Ukrainian families in Nelson are holding a bake sale to raise funds for Ohmatdyt, the country's biggest children's hospital in Kyiv.
Proposal to extend Nelson Airport runway and noise allowances
Residents living near Nelson Airport are being asked to have their say on a proposed runway extension and future noise increases.
Fatbergs lead to sewage overflow into wetland, beach in Tasman District
A raw sewage overflow in Stephens Bay was caused by the fat residue buildup in the wastewater network near Kaiteriteri.
One of Nelson's oldest commercial waterfront buildings up for sale
Nelson City Council is looking to sell or lease the Anchor Shipping & Foundry Co building on Wakefield Quay.
Nelson Hospital revamp improves ability to treat Covid-19 patients
More than $1 million has been spent reconfiguring Nelson Hospital to better treat patients with Covid-19.
New device to make beach more accessible debuts in Nelson this weekend
A new device aimed to make a Nelson beach more accessible will debut this Easter.
Church-goers able to 'reconnect with each other' this Easter, cathedral dean says
With the lifting of restrictions under the orange traffic light setting, there will be no limit on the number of people who can attend Easter Services at churches across the motu.
Iwi to take over ownership of land intended for Nelson housing project
Land earmarked for a housing development near central Nelson will be transferred into iwi ownership.
Nelson scraps long-awaited pride crossing
The council's initial proposal has been revoked after it was found it did not take into account the needs of blind and low vision citizens.
Central Nelson hopes to reduce emissions with new solar bins
The bins have a small solar-powered compactor which crushes the rubbish, allowing it to hold more than a standard bin.
Top of the south orchards seek to replenish workforce
A campaign to attract seasonal workers to the horticulture and viticulture industries in Nelson Tasman has recruited several hundred people, but many orchards in the top of the south are still looking…
Police investigate unexplained death in Nelson
A 56-year-old man has been found dead at a rural property in the village of Hope, south of Nelson, today.
Concerns over proposed subdivision for Nelson's Matai Valley
Concerns are growing in Nelson over a proposed residential development in Maitai Valley. Peter Taylor from the Save the Matai group speaks to Jesse. Audio
Widespread Covid testing needed in Nelson-Tasman - Medical Officer of Health
There are now 17 cases of Covid-19 in Nelson, with the health board moving to "stamp out" Omicron in the region.
Five flights, airport linked to Nelson-Tasman Covid cases
Five Air NZ flights have been linked to nine cases in the Nelson Tasman area, and a crew member has tested positive for the virus.
Nine new Covid-19 cases in Nelson-Tasman 'timely reminder to get tested'
There are nine new cases of Covid-19 in Nelson and Tasman, all from the same household.