Nelson
Council staff abused over non-traditional Santa
The organiser of Nelson's santa parade has apologised to those who were upset this year's parade did not feature a traditional Santa Claus - saying even he was surprised Santa wasn't wearing a hat. Video, Audio
Historic Boathouse re-opened in Nelson
The historic wooden Boathouse on the Nelson waterfront has re-opened following a fundraising effort to fix storm damage.
Paul Matheson - Nelson hosts 1st ABs 2018 home test match
An audacious idea was hatched 18 months ago in Nelson, when city chiefs and private sector heads got together to bid for the first home All Blacks test of 2018. With a stadium that only seated 7,000… Audio
Nelson gearing up to host first ever All Blacks test
More than 21,000 fans will be on hand to watch the sell-out match against Argentina, with Trafalgar Park's capacity increased by an additional 14,872 temporary seats. Video, Audio
Nelson retailers concerned as businesses vacate CBD
"For Lease" signs on shop windows are now Nelson's predominant window display. There are about 30 vacancies in shops and offices in the central city so this week retailers and the council met to… Video, Audio
Growing our future farmers
Rural Women New Zealand's education spokesperson wants schools to adopt a farmer. Sue Higgins believes it could help encourage students to consider farming as a career. The Wakefield sheep and beef… Audio
Growing our future farmers
Rural Women New Zealand's education spokesperson wants schools to adopt a farmer. Sue Higgins believes it could help encourage students to consider farming as a career. The Wakefield sheep and beef…
AudioNelson farmers prepare for Mycoplasma Bovis
Dairy and beef farmers in the top of the South Island met in Nelson today to discuss the disease. They have a message for authorities that it's a matter of when, not if, Mycoplasma bovis reaches their… Video, Audio
High hopes for hops
Marlborough Sounds sheep farmer Noel Moleta is turning his hand to growing hops after purchasing a 122-hectare property near Tapawera. So far he has planted 14 hectares and another 15 are going in… Audio
High hopes for hops
Marlborough Sounds sheep farmer Noel Moleta is turning his hand to growing hops after purchasing a 122-hectare property near Tapawera. So far he has planted 14 hectares and another 15 are going in…
AudioGolden Bay cleans up with $100k help after Gita
Storm-affected residents and businesses in Golden Bay have welcomed news of a 100-thousand dollar rescue package, but some say it might not be enough. The area of north-west Nelson had its only road… Audio
Gita: Food shortage hits Takaka, cut off after storm
It could be a year before the top of the South Island gets back to normal after the damage wrought by Cyclone Gita. Thousands of people are still trapped in Golden Bay after after huge slips on the… Audio
Nelson residents sandbag homes in fear of ex-cyclone Gita
Forecasters are warning of severe winds, torrential rain and sea surges from ex Cylcone Gita in coastal areas. RNZ reporter Logan Church joins us live from Ruby Bay, near Nelson. Audio
Nelson & Tasman brace for Cyclone Gita
Some people in Nelson and Tasman are still cleaning up after ex-tropical cyclone Fehi, as they brace themselves for the next onslaught. Video, Audio
Banned dog now library 'staff member'
A dog once banished from Westport's library after a complaint from the public is now its new volunteer staff member.
Landlord faces hefty bill after rental trashed
Empty drums of chemicals, extensive damage and piles of rubbish left behind at a Nelson rental property will cost a landlord thousands of dollars to repair and clean up.
Nelson tech company wins major US deal
A small New Zealand tech company has united with a major US firm to take its patented technology to the world. Nelson-based CORE Transport Technologies has developed a bluetooth device that can track… Audio
Nelson paves way for more than 300 new houses
Nelson City Council has approved seven more special housing areas, with the potential to add more than 300 new housing units to the city.
Councils urged to plan for end of population growth
Local authorities are being urged to start planning now for an end to global population growth, expected to hit by the end of the century.
Anti-poison group denies pelting Smith
A member of the anti-poison protest group accused of smearing poison on Nelson MP Nick Smith says a rogue faction could have done it, and the group has condemned the behaviour.
