Nelson Region
Flood-hit Nelson homes targeted by burglars
Police in Nelson are calling on the community to report any suspicious behaviour in their neighbourhoods after flood affected homes were targeted by burglars.
Nelson man left with 'preventable' cancer after hospital fails to book check up
A man who had a tumour removed from his bladder at Nelson Hospital went on to develop terminal cancer after a post surgery appointment was missed.
Nelson floods: Hundreds of offers of help made
As many as 400 people offered to help clean up damage in Nelson from last week's storm.
Māori Ward expenditure limits ‘frustrating’ for candidates
Nelson's two Māori Ward candidates have found their much lower election expenditure limit - when compared with other candidates - frustrating.
Basketball tournament to go ahead in Nelson, despite State of Emergency
Nelson is attempting to maintain a sense of normality with an inter-regional basketball tournament set to go ahead this weekend.
Woman warns of year-long wait to get back into red-stickered home
A woman whose Marlborough home has been red-stickered for more than a year is warning residents of the battles ahead.
Residents re-entering flood-hit homes as property assessments continue
Evacuated families in the Nelson and Tasman regions are being supported to re-enter their homes from today.
Visitor to Nelson captures dramatic hillside collapse during downpour
A Cambridge couple are swapping their running shoes for shovels as they clear a mudslide that has ended up near their friends' property.
Mayoral relief funds in devastated regions to receive another $200,000
The government is giving a further contribution to mayoral relief funds across Nelson Tasman and Marlborough, the Minister for Emergency Management says.
'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.
