Nelson Region
Tourist murder trial: Court told woman 'suffered in the marriage'
A family member of a woman who died in a Nelson hotel room has described the tension and verbal abuse that grew within the victim's marriage.
Women shearers recognised with new grade at competition
The participation of women in shearing competitions has been recognised at the Marlborough A&P Show.
Nelson's maritime education centre one step closer to reality
The trust aiming to build a maritime education centre in Nelson has found its preferred site, near the Nelson waterfront.
Parliament’s hidden fourth chamber has the best debates
The really intense debates at Parliament are not televised. They happen in a little-known ‘fourth’ debating chamber, behind closed doors, and involve temporary MPs. Audio
Nelson Mayor Rachel Reese keeps top job
Nelson's Rachel Reese has secured her third term as mayor, but on a much reduced vote than three years ago.
Live cross to the Climate Strike
It's climate strike day. School kids and adults will join together to march for action on climate change. There are more than 40 events around the country. Reporter Tracy Neal crosses live from… Audio, Gallery
AI and high-end food get PGF boost
Artificial intelligence in the aquaculture industry and high-end food development are the latest initiatives to receive funding support from the Provincial Growth Fund.
Mysterious Nelson club under scrutiny
A mysterious Nelson men's club is under scrutiny after one of its members was alleged to have made racist and xenophobic remarks at a meeting in Christmas last year. Audio
5.2 quake near Motueka
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake near Motueka this morning was felt in the top of the South Island and lower North Island.
Takaka Hill repairs crew to brief public on Saturday
The NZ Transport Agency team fixing the storm-damaged Takaka Hill road will be giving a public briefing at Takaka Village Market on Saturday.
The Nelson council candidate who has "zero" chance of election
Nelson businesswoman Bernie Goldsmith is standing for council - despite claiming she has "next to zero" chance of being elected. So why is she standing? Bernie joins the panel to explain. Audio
Nelson ponders how to deal with ageing population
One of the Nelson City Council's youngest elected members said councils will have to factor in changing demographics to support investment decisions made today.
'Harsh' social media a deterrent to potential politicians
The wrath of social media might put off people from standing for council, local government leaders say.
The Jerusalem Quartet front up
The Jerusalem Quartet give New Zealand String Quartet violist Gillian Ansell a glimpse into their genesis as an ensemble meeting as teenagers in Israel soon after emigrating from the Soviet Union.
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Forestry firm hit in Tasman wildfires wants tougher fire-prevention rules
A forest company that lost thousands of pine trees in the Tasman wildfires wants tougher rules around fire prevention to include the wider public.
Tracking Tractor Sales
How are farm machinery sales are tracking in New Zealand in 2019? with Tractor and Machinery Association president John Tulloch. Audio
'Best hand-made bike park in the world' gifted to NZ public
The roughly $22 million, 860-hectare mountain bike park at Wairoa Gorge, south of Nelson, is set among ecologically valuable forest and will be open to all.
Action plan aims to restore top of South Island's natural landscapes
Councils and iwi from across the top of the South Island have teamed up with the Department of Conservation on a plan to restore the region's natural landscapes.
Judith Collins takes legal action over damage to her rental home
National MP Judith Collins and her husband are taking legal action against a Nelson couple and the city council over property damage caused by a landslip eight years ago.
Consensus protects deer herd 'susceptible to 1080' drops
Deer hunters say 1080 poison drops threaten a rare herd of fallow deer in north-west Nelson.
