Nelson Region
Cost-saving measures ridiculed by Tasman residents
Public toilets and rubbish bins are just some of the casualties of Tasman District Council's latest attempt to cut costs.
Record pekapeka bat numbers counted in Marlborough
Record high numbers of long tailed bats have been captured and tracked during an annual count of the vulnerable mammal.
Māpua developments under fire from residents
Tasman District Council's proposed plan for the town has generated pushback from residents who fear the loss of its village character.
Appeals lodged against Nelson Airport runway plan
Nelson Airport's future runway extension has hit some turbulence.
NZTA commits to consultation on controversial Nelson speed limit increase
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.
Living in Hope: locals fight to keep 'lovely farming village' vibe
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.
Six years, nine months' prison for man who raped, sexually assaulted then-partner
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.
Council struggles to fill $129,000 forest manager job
It turns out that hiring a dedicated manager for Nelson's forests is not so clear-cut.
Small tornadoes possible amid severe thunderstorm watch in South Island
The regions are under watch until 7pm Tuesday.
Appeal for information following serious crash on SH6 in Nelson
Police are appealing for information following a serious crash on SH6 in Nelson earlier this month that left one person critically injured.
Earthquake risk forces courthouse closure
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.
Banned bike racks return for Nelson, Tasman eBuses
The region's bus service is the first in New Zealand to receive an exemption to the obstruction rule. Audio
Both islands in for a dousing, but in the wrong parts
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.
$3m overspend frustrates Tasman councillors
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.
Man accused of murdering police officer Lyn Fleming enters no plea
Name suppression will continue for the man accused of murdering Lyn Fleming for at least another two weeks.
Bookmarks with Pete Rainey
This Saturday Nelson will celebrate the 20th anniversary of their Opera in the Park. The person behind it all is Nelson City Councillor Pete Rainey. Audio
Man charged with assault following Nelson bicycle attacks
A man on a bicycle allegedly assaulted at least five pedestrians in January.
Man pleads guilty to kidnapping, bomb threat charges
The man who threatened to blow a woman up with a homemade bomb was furious with the outcome of an earlier court matter.
Surgery delays as lab workers strike for pay parity
Major surgical cases have been delayed in some places because of a strike by lab workers at public hospitals in Wellington, Palmerston North, Tauranga, Rotorua, Whakatāne, Nelson and Dunedin.
Report urges re-consideration of Nelson-Tasman councils merger
A merger was last considered in 2012 but failed after a referendum.