Nelson Region

Microscopic algae lindavia and didymo have been found in the national park's lakes Rotoiti and Rotoroa, and in Lake Tennyson.

Contractors across Nelson Tasman have worked diligently in keeping the region's wastewater flowing, clearing blockages caused by all manner of strange items.

The council notices require the earthquake-prone buildings to be strengthened or replaced by November 2028.

The government may still need to pay if it wants a resilient ferry connection between both the main islands, says the Maritime Union.

Toxic algae is making an appearance in rivers across Nelson and Malborough, with people told to avoid waterways where it is present.

Six new water tanks for huts around the top of Te Wai Pounamu should mean the water keeps running for hikers this summer.

A road freight firm has been fined $2750 after one of its drivers entered a rest break in his log book, hours before he was due to stop.

The government's decision to halt the Cook Strait ferry project is a "heavy blow", says a top of the south iwi chairperson.

MetService says Tararua locals should expect up to 90mm of rain, peaking at 15mm/h.

The man on a tourist visa assaulted three women at Nelson's Tāhunanui Beach in September and October this year, reaching for their bodies and asking for a kiss after taking selfies with them.

A 33-year-old man appeared in Nelson District Court on a charge of murder this morning, where a woman told him "I'll wait for you when you get out, with a shotgun".

The 33-year-old accused was due to appear in court on Friday.

Waka Kotahi is taking steps to remove an anti co-governance sign on a state highway, and councils are stepping in too.

It will be another decade before Nelson Hospital's redevelopment is complete, with the facility already operating at capacity.

The mechanical device initially left staff stumped after being donated with a box of medical equipment.

Rachel Boyack received a call from her opponent, National's Blair Cameron this afternoon, who congratulated her on her campaign and indicated he would be seeking a recount.

With a hot, dry, El Niño summer forecast, Nelson residents are anxious to avoid a repeat of the big Pigeon Valley fire in 2019.

Tamariki from as far away as Northland are travelling to Nelson for the competition.

Nelson City Council has approved half a million dollars of repair work for Stoke Library but the acting mayor describes the funds as a just another "band-aid" for the city's crumbling libraries.