Nelson Region
Jo Ann Firestone: the art of storytelling on a Nelson couch
Jo Ann Firestone is a teller of tales, a producer, host, and co-founder of Couch Stories. A sold out storytelling series that has taken the Nelson Arts fest by storm. Audio
Long wait for Nelson people who lost homes in 2022 floods
Nelson residents have to wait another six months for decisions on buyouts of their homes that were destroyed by floods last year.
Long-running dispute between iwi and boaties ends up in court
An estuary has long been used due to its safety and proximity to fishing grounds. But local iwi oppose vehicle access as the area is of cultural significance.
'Sweet switcheroo': Kiwi snack maker turns to Aussies as kūmara shortage bites
Nelson's Proper Crisps forced to ship in Australian sweet potatoes over supply issues.
Moananui opens innovation hub to find solutions for ocean-based businesses in Nelson
An organisation that aims to grow Aotearoa's blue economy has opened a headquarters in central Nelson - that it hopes will be a hub for innovation and high value products.
Nelson candidates debate crime, wealth tax and government spending
At a public meeting in Nelson Cathedral, candidates made their pitch for the seat currently held by Labour and for 24 years before that by National.
Three Killer Beez associates jailed for manslaughter of Nelson man Lake Takimoana
A home invasion that began with Killer Beez gang associates looking for members of the Mongrel Mob in Nelson, ended with a young man being shot in the chest.
Passion unfurled at a butterfly house in Hope
Ian Knight has a passion for monarch butterflies which he has turned into a thriving business. Audio
Public feedback sought on Nelson's $40m Bridge to Better project
The 'Bridge to Better' project aims to improve water infrastructure, provide capacity for hundreds of homes and revitalise Bridge Street.
Reports of man with firearm puts Nelson Hospital in lockdown
Nelson Hospital went into lockdown this afternoon after reports of a man with a firearm in the area.
Bid to ditch Nelson housing intensification plan fails, more consultation sought
Nelson's mayor says there should have been consultation with the community before a controversial housing intensification plan was released for the city.
'Moral hazard' worries council as it moves to accept buyout deal
Nelson City Council has raised concerns that accepting a property buyout deal from the government will set a precedent in future natural disasters.
Nelson's proposed housing intensification: 'They are stealing our sunlight'
A proposed change to enable greater housing intensification has drawn opposition from some residents, but those supporting it say the city is in need of more homes.
Climate change challenges wastewater treatment plant
Climate change is already challenging a joint Nelson-Tasman wastewater treatment plant built on a low-lying island. Millions of dollars are proposed to be allocated in next decade to secure a site for…
Regional Wrap: Nelson with Judene Edgar
Each week we join a creative correspondent from a different part of Aotearoa New Zealand. This week it’s Judene Edgar from Whakatū aka Nelson. Audio
13 new Kāinga Ora homes in Richmond
A new development of 13 two-storey Kāinga Ora homes have been completed in Richmond.
Man who burgled storm-damaged home three times sentenced to jail term
The "targeted" burglary of a storm-damaged home when Nelson was in a state of emergency has cost a young man his freedom.
Feral cats jumping through hoops to be included on pest plan
One would think allowing the control of feral cats would be a simple move, but for the Nelson-Tasman region, it has not been easy.
Motueka papakāinga will bring social, culture and economic benefits - marae board chair
Twenty homes in a new papakāinga development at Te Āwhina Marae in Motueka are expected to be ready by early next year.
Long-running Nelson Tenths Māori land case back in High Court in Wellington
The longest running property claim in the country - the Nelson Tenths - headed to back to the High Court in Wellington today.
