Nelson Region
Two men found standing on car roof after flooding
Two men have been rescued from a flooded river overnight.
Waimea Dam now unlikely: 'This is not a victory for anyone'
A large-scale dam proposed for the Tasman district is now unlikely to be built, the council says.
Doctor convicted for secret toilet filming named
A Nelson cardiologist has lost his six month battle to stop his name from being published after he was convicted of secretly filming women using the toilet.
Repeat of murder likely unless disability services are improved - senior doctor
A senior Auckland doctor says the murder of a severely disabled woman at the hands of her mother could happen again, unless adult disability services are improved, and care givers are better funded. Video, Audio
Police name tramper who died in Nelson Lakes
Police have named the tramper who died in the Nelson Lakes National Park.
Foresty death in Nelson fourth this year - Worksafe
The forestry worker who died near Nelson yesterday was Shannon David Omlo of Tapawera.
Body of missing tramper found in Nelson Lakes
Police have found the body of a missing tramper in Nelson Lakes National Park.
Insight: Facing down loneliness for NZ's ageing population
With the UK having recently appointed a Minister of loneliness, Sally Round takes a look what can be done in New Zealand to address the problem, which will likely balloon as the population ages. Video, Audio
Desperate need to house lonely seniors: 'It’s a hidden problem'
Older people living in their cars and desperate for affordable accommodation have been knocking on the doors of Nelson housing charity Abbeyfield.
NZDF supports avalanche risk survey in Nelson Lakes
About two tonnes of discarded wooden tracks have been removed from the Nelson Lakes National Park, as part of an effort to survey potential avalanche risks.
Nelson co-housing group wants to improve home ownership chances
The Nelson City Council has shown initial interest in supporting co-housing developments in the city.
Nelson Airport to remove 16 sculptures by local artists
A Nelson artist says he's disappointed that a key element of the Nelson-Tasman region will no longer feature in its main gateway.
Trapping course launched as part of predator free goal
A government-backed plan to get more people out trapping pests has been launched in Nelson.
Tasman Council plans $6.5m hydroelectric power plant
Tasman District Council is planning to build its own $6.5 million power plant on the proposed Waimea Dam.
Woman dies in quad bike accident near Nelson
A woman was killed and a second woman was injured in a quad bike accident near Nelson this afternoon.
Man's conviction over photographing girls on beach quashed
A man who was caught taking photos of bikini-clad girls on a beach in Nelson has had his conviction quashed by the Supreme Court.
Pike River Mine re-entry narrowed to three options
The planned re-entry to the Pike River mine has been narrowed to three options - using the existing entry to the drift, building a second small tunnel, or creating a large, 60cm wide bore hole. Video, Audio
Nelson School of Music 'alive and well' after quake strengthening
A heritage concert venue in Nelson re-opens this weekend after an $8 million earthquake strengthening project.
Storms put spotlight on forestry practices in Tasman region
An increasing number of storms will force more changes to forestry practices, a Nelson-based forest company says.
