Samantha Gee
Hopes new Malborough port will speed up wine exports
It's hoped a new inland port that's opened in Malborough today will speed up the region's ability to export wine overseas. Malborough is the country's largest wine producing region and the facility… Audio
Exploration drilling underway again at Sams Creek in Golden Bay
Exploration drilling is underway again at Sam's Creek in Golden Bay, as mining company Siren Gold continues work to determine if it is viable to mine gold in the area. Residents say they're frustrated… Audio
Residents 'shocked' over speed limit increase in Nelson
Residents and parents in Nelson are shocked at the Government's move to increase the speed limit along a busy stretch of State Highway six in Atawhai, that runs past a primary school. Samantha Gee has… Audio
American man wants to break record on Te Araroa Trail
The latest from Nelson with Local Democracy Reporter Samantha Gee Audio
South Island fishermen catching striped marlin
Warmer ocean currents and calm weather around the South Island are thought to be some of the reasons big game fish are being hooked further south this season. Fisherman on both the east and west… Audio
American attempting to break time record for walking length of NZ
American Billy Meredith, known as Wahoo to his trail mates, is setting off from Cape Reinga on Monday, to try and walk the length of the country in record time. Samantha Gee has more. Audio
Around the motu: Samantha Gee in Nelson
Samantha discusses the latest in Nelson including speed limit concerns, Lyn Fleming's death and the subsequent police investigation, and whale strandings in Golden Bay. Audio
Hundreds attend funeral of slain police officer Lyn Fleming
Friends, family and colleagues of slain Nelson police officer Lyn Fleming have spoken about a fearless leader who always managed to avoid the spotlight, while championing others. Samantha Gee reports.
…Nelson community remembers slain police officer Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming
Members of the police, friends, family and community members will converge on Nelson's Trafalgar Centre today to remember slain police officer Senior Sergeant Lyn Fleming. Samantha Gee reports. Audio
Nelson iwi entitled to thousands of hectares of Crown land
Iwi from the top of the South Island are celebrating a hard won victory in the High Court which has made an interim ruling they are entitled to thousands of hectares of Crown land and millions of… Audio
Govt commits money to upgrade of Nelson Hospital's ED
The government has committed funds to improve Nelson hospital's emergency deparment - reporter Samantha Gee talked with Nathan Rarere. Audio
Around the motu: Samantha Gee in Nelson
Some schools across New Zealand have had their names changed on Google Maps - in what appears to be a prank by internet users occurring around the world. Audio
New programme starting at Nelson kindergartens to help improve speech skills
A new programme is being piloted at two kindergartens in Nelson and Motueka to help tamariki improve their speech skills before they start school. It comes after research shows children have fewer and… Audio
Concerns new ferries won't carry railway vehicles
The rail advocacy group The Future is Rail, is holding meetings in Marlborough this weekend, over concerns that the new Cook Strait ferries won't be designed to carry railway vehicles. Samantha Gee… Audio
Nelson Yacht Club fundraising to stay afloat
The oldest yacht club in New Zealand is rallying to raise another quarter of a million dollars to stay afloat. Established in 1857, the Nelson Yacht Club teaches kids and adults how to sail -… Audio
Manahau barge removed from beach in Westport
The Manahau has been dragged off a Westport Beach - Nelson reporter Samantha Gee tell us how the investigation into the grounding is progressing. Audio
Stunning scenery and treacherous terrain on Te Araroa trail
New Zealand tramps are a major draw for international tourists. Not all of them are prepared for the dangers our tracks have in store. Audio
Stunning scenery and treacherous terrain on Te Araroa trail
New Zealand tramps are a major draw for international tourists. Not all of them are prepared for the dangers our tracks have in store.
AudioInquiry opened into Manuhau barge grounding
Crowds of curious onlookers have been casting their eyes over the grounded barge Manahau at Carters Beach, near Westport.The barge, owned by West Coast Bulk Logistics, ran aground about midnight on… Audio
Manahau barge could be stuck for days after running aground near Westport
A barge that ran aground off of Westport on Saturday could be stuck there for days. Reporter Samantha Gee spoke to Corin Dann. Audio