Nelson Region
Businesses and Christmas shoppers upbeat after a challenging year
The sound of tills ringing throughout the land have all but drowned out jingle bells in stores this year.
Girl with special education needs allowed to stay in New Zealand
Lesly Jayoma had been declined an extension of her student visa early this year after she was diagnosed with a modest special education need requiring support for about four hours per week.
Nelson council keen to maximise marina's potential
Nelson is to revive a plan that incorporates its marina into the city's strategic development.
Commercial fisherman fined for trawling in marine reserve
A Nelson fisher has been fined $13,500 for fishing commercially in a protected marine reserve.
Nelson's sea-level rise plan may be inadequate - expert
Nelson city's climate champion Chris Cameron says planning for long-term sea-level rise of two metres might not be enough.
More than 4000 Nelson City properties included in new sea level rise hazard index
The council today released information that showed how coastal flooding could change under a warming climate, including a worst-case scenario of sea level rise up to two metres.
Fuelled by people and growth, Tasman is now larger than Nelson
Nelson is no longer the largest centre in the top of the South Island - the Tasman District is now bigger, with more people and more growth.
A song and demotions mark extraordinary Nelson council meeting
When a group opposed to a reshuffle of the Nelson City Council broke into song this morning, all the mayor could do was sing along.
Nelmac confirms CEO's partner hired in fulltime role
Unrest continues around some staff employment procedures at a Nelson City Council-owned maintenance firm.
National promises Nelson hospital rebuild with work starting by 2024
The National Party has pledged to prioritise the rebuild of Nelson Hospital on its current site, if elected, with construction to begin in 2024.
Heavy snow, and falls to sea level expected for some parts of the South
Snow to low levels could be on its way for many parts of the South Island overnight and through until Tuesday, with MetService issuing warnings for travellers and farmers.
'A one-off bad season' - Ski days drop by two-thirds
The ski season in Nelson-Marlborough has ended as the shortest on record.
Doggone it - cathedral becomes sanctuary for animal kingdom
Pet owners will lead, carry or coax their treasured moggies, pups, lambs and birds to Nelson Cathedral on Sunday for a service arranged especially to bless them.
Maitai Valley 'a sacred place for recreation', resident says
A plan to build hundreds of new homes in a rural valley five minutes from the centre of Nelson city has triggered a groundswell of opposition before an application has even been lodged. Video
Dog to be muzzled in public after attack on sheep
A Siberian husky has been classified as menacing and will be required to be muzzled in public after it attacked sheep in Stanley Whitehead Reserve.
Covid demands add more spice to wine's international success
A sauvignon blanc from Nelson winery Seifried Estate has won gold at an international event in Germany.
Kiwibank closes account of woman it last year named one of its 'local heroes'
A Nelson medicinal cannabis seller says the nature of her trade is the likely reason Kiwibank has dropped her as a client.
Supermarket to trial sign language aisle at checkout
A Nelson supermarket is to trial a dedicated sign language aisle at its checkout as masks and perspex screens used as barriers against Covid-19 cause issues for people with hearing problems.
Nelson Mask Carnivale ironically cancelled by Covid-19
The Nelson Festivals Trust has announced that uncertainty over Covid-19 means it's not possible to go ahead with the annual Mask Carnivale scheduled for late October.
Festival's delay prompts plan to showcase NZ talent
The chair of the Nelson Music Festival Trust hopes a scaled-back chamber music event this summer will attract a large local crowd.