Nelson Region
Housing trust to build six new rentals in Nelson
Six new rental homes will be built in Nelson, after a housing trust bought two properties from the Nelson City Council.
Fonterra to shut Brightwater Milk Powder Plant next year
The company says the closure is in line with its long-term strategy and matching both consumer demand and available milk supply.
Nelson's first marine reserves ranger heads to Indonesia to upskill
Nelson's first marine reserves ranger is heading to Indonesia to study community involvement in managing large marine protected areas.
Compliance costs, labour shortages among Luxon's targets in Nelson visit
The National Party leader says Nelson residents are struggling with bureaucracy bottlenecks, compliance costs and labour shortages.
Nick Smith eyes Nelson mayoralty
Former Nelson MP Dr Nick Smith has announced he will be throwing his hat in the ring for the region's mayoralty.
Nelson cyclists and pedestrians identify 82 hazard areas in the city
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.
$150,000 in funding announced for start-up researching antiviral drug
The Nelson-based biotech start-up is working on the medication that has the potential to treat a range of viral diseases.
Giant snails are making a (slow) comeback
Giant carnivorous land snails are the newest species to move into Nelson's Brook Waimārama Sanctuary.
Selling out: Golden Bay initiative focuses on communal living and affordable dwellings
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.
Nelson man jailed for possession of child sex abuse material
A Nelson man has been sentenced to more than two years in prison after he was caught with material depicting the sexual exploitation and abuse of children.
Nelson's Elma Turner library to close for months due to earthquake risk
Nelson's Elma Turner Library will close indefinitely after it was revealed heavy ceiling tiles pose an earthquake risk.
Cave closure to protect NZ's biggest spider
A cave in the Kahurangi National Park's Ōparara Basin will close for a year to protect the rare Nelson cave spiders which live in it.
Rachel Reese stepping down after three terms as Nelson mayor
After three years as deputy and nine years as mayor, Rachel Reese says it's time to set a new course.
Climate advocates campaign to bombard politicians with postcards
A Nelson based climate change group has launched a campaign to bombard politicians with postcards that show support for the emissions reduction plan.
Internet order placed on man charged over altering teens' photos
A man who is alleged to have doctored photos and posted them on adult websites has been ordered not to access the internet, except for work purposes.
Nelson's Civic House labelled earthquake-prone
Nelson City Council has announced that two earthquake-prone building notices have been applied to its home at Civic House.
Nelson Airport 'reassessing' future with new sea-level rise data
Nelson Airport's exposure to sea level rise has been highlighted after new data shows it could happen at twice the rate previously expected.
Aroha for Ukraine: Nelson shows its support
Ukrainians in Nelson have been buoyed by the support they have received from the opposite side of the world to their war torn homeland.
Plea for govt to commit to funding public transport in regions
The lack of a public bus between Nelson and Motueka led a community trust to establish its own minivan service to transport people between the two centres.
Ukrainian families in Nelson raise funds for children's hospital in Kyiv
Ukrainian families in Nelson are holding a bake sale to raise funds for Ohmatdyt, the country's biggest children's hospital in Kyiv.