Stories by Samantha Gee

New flood modelling shows the proposed $46 million riverside facility will be affected by rising sea levels sooner than thought.

The construction of an $8 million community centre in Nelson faced a wide range of problems, according an external review released today.

After severe flooding damaged hundreds of homes in Nelson last month, residents had the chance to put questions about sea level rise, climate change and their environmental concerns to those vying for…

Police have named the five people who died when a vessel - chartered for a birdwatching trip - overturned in Goose Bay, Kaikōura.

The mantle to the end of the squid's head measured about 4m long, not including its tentacles - and appeared to have been gnawed at while in the sea.

Residents of some Nelson homes that were threatened by landslides have now been able to return to their properties after they were deemed safe.

Hundreds of Marlborough Sounds residents that remain cut off by road after last month's storm are relying on barge transport to get to and from their homes.

A Nelson woman is behind a movement bringing sweet support to those affected by the recent floods in the region.

A Nelson woman living with chronic pain brought on by years of physical tics from Tourette Syndrome is desperate for treatment that will to allow her to live a normal life.

The Department of Conservation has reviewed its hut warden training and improved visitor safety information after a woman died while tramping to Angelus Hut.

The intersection of Trafalgar Street and Halifax Street is now open.

A Nelson City councillor has been censured after a conduct investigation, but the move has been criticised by some councillors, and described as a miserable affair by others.

Residents in Westport's Snodgrass Road will today have the chance to question why they have not been included in a flood resilience package for the region.

Despite the government's plea for everyone to wear face masks indoors, mask wearing is hit and miss around the motu.

Nelson city's bus depot could become an inner city playground after the council purchased the land for $2.9 million.

The National Party leader says Nelson residents are struggling with bureaucracy bottlenecks, compliance costs and labour shortages.

Former Nelson MP Dr Nick Smith has announced he will be throwing his hat in the ring for the region's mayoralty.

Rising registration costs and the risk of getting Covid-19 are prompting some relief teachers to look for other work, just when schools need them more than ever.

About 2000 ratepayers in Nelson have been warned to expect a significant jump in their rates bill when it arrives this week.

As disruptive storms and major flooding events become more common, councils are looking at how to prepare for the impact of a changing climate.

New research shows women's sport now makes up a fifth of all sports news coverage, a six percent rise on the previous year.

Nelson has the highest number of people cycling to work in New Zealand but sustainable transport advocates say ditching the car still is not a safe enough option for many.

A 14.5 hectare block of farmland is set to house hundreds of people, who will own their own homes and have a common house for shared meals and communal land for gardens.

Reefton has bucked the trend with a 40 percent increase in visitor spending during the pandemic.

After Kaikōura's first paūa season in five years, data shows about 35 tonnes of the shellfish were harvested by recreational fishers during the three-month period.