Nelson Region
Families in Nelson struggling to make ends meet
Local agencies in Nelson, from the Nelson Food Bank to the Salvation Army, are reporting increasing cases of hardship among a wider range of families. Audio
Practise makes perfect for top-flight musician
If you hear a tune behind the trees and shrubs near Nelson Airport, New Zealand brass musician Mike Ford might have something to do with it. Audio
Formal complaint over Nelson highway plans
A group opposed to plans for a highway connecting State Highway 6 through Nelson city has laid a formal complaint over the consultation process.
Piano play all day in music marathon
A 24-hour 'piano theatre' fundraising concert involving more than 500 performers is taking place in Nelson.
Measles 'in the community' in Nelson
A third case of measles has been confirmed in Nelson.
Nelson teacher plans adventure therapy programme
A Nelson teacher has won a grant to explore adventure therapy programmes in the United States for young people in New Zealand.
Kids in cells only as a last resort, say police
Keeping young people in cells is inappropriate and was only done for 700 children and teenagers as a last resort, the police say.
Realities of regional living is more talent than jobs
Nelson City Council wants the government to relocate some of its services from Wellington to the regions.
Thousands have their say on Nelson road problems
Nelson's rush hour delays may be measured only in minutes - but the city's traffic problem is dividing residents.
More than 2000 tell NZTA what they think
Nelson's rush hour may seem miniscule to outsiders - with delays measured in minutes - but the city's traffic problem is dividing locals Audio
Don't go after menacing dog breeds, owners say
Owners of dog breeds considered dangerous have held a public rally to support their pets in Nelson.
Tax dodger who owed more than $100k sentenced
A Nelson restaurateur has been told if more people took his approach there'd be no hospitals, schools and roads.
Budding young leaders tested in Nelson's outdoors
More than 50 of the country's aspiring young environmental leaders, and a few from the Pacific, put their studies to the test in Nelson this week. Audio
Prison for sending disturbing video via Facebook
A 28-year-old Nelson man has been sent to prison for almost a year for sending a disturbing video to a woman.
Grounded Originair set to take off again soon
Nelson commuter airline Originair, grounded amid safety concerns surrounding its operator, expects to be flying again soon.
Kiwi to boost Kahurangi bird count
Two great spotted kiwi have been released in the Flora Valley of the Kahurangi National Park near Nelson, with the aim of increasing the bird's population in the area.
Historic Nelson rail tunnel to open again for cyclists
The days of trains puffing up the line through the Spooners Tunnel near Nelson are long gone, but now the huffing and puffing of cyclists will take their place. Video
Historic Nelson rail tunnel to open again for cyclists
A fragment of Nelson's rail history will be revived this weekend with the re-opening of an old train tunnel. Audio
Tears at carpet firm's job cut news
Workers at Cavalier were in tears at being told yesterday of the carpet maker's plan to cut 65 jobs, a machinist at one of its plants says. Audio
15-year-old held in police cell overnight
A 15-year-old boy spent the night in a police cell in Nelson on Wednesday because Child, Youth and Family couldn't find a place for him to sleep.