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Nelson's proposed housing intensification: 'They are stealing our sunlight'
A proposed change to enable greater housing intensification has drawn opposition from some residents, but those supporting it say the city is in need of more homes.
Nelson floods: Government agrees to buyout deal with council
A year on from the disastrous Nelson floods, owners of wrecked, unliveable homes are now being offered a buyout deal similar to the one for Cyclone Gabrielle victims.
Tāhunanui slump not as large as feared - geotechnical report
New research shows the area affected by the active landslide known as the Tāhunanui slump is not as large as initially thought.
Nelson flood victims should get same treatment as those affected by cyclone - National
With a lack of progress, Yoann Martichon will be back in his home 18 months after floods in Nelson rendered it unliveable - at the earliest.
'We've lost everything': Owners of unsaleable, uninsurable homes in Nelson
It has been a year since severe weather caused flooding and extensive damage across Nelson, but some people are still waiting to learn what will become of their damaged properties. Audio
Long-running Nelson Tenths Māori land case back in High Court in Wellington
The longest running property claim in the country - the Nelson Tenths - headed to back to the High Court in Wellington today.
Nelson council votes for housing intensification to tackle property crisis
Nelson City Council has given the go-ahead to progress changes that will enable greater housing intensification in the city.
Contaminated sawdust shuts off part of Nelson beach
Almost 6000 cubic metres of wood waste needs to be excavated and disposed of from a part of Tāhunanui Beach after recent tests showed it contains elevated concentrations of heavy metals.
New fleet of electric buses hits the road in Nelson and Tasman
A fleet of bright blue electric buses have hit the road in Nelson and Tasman - the launch of a new service designed to improve residents' access to public transport.
Affordable rental homes to be built in Nelson South after council grant
A development in Nelson will see eight new affordable rental homes built in Nelson South.
'We're trying to do the right thing' - Nelson mayor asks government to help with flood recovery
Nelson's mayor says local councils and the government need to work out a cost-sharing agreement in order to build resilience when recovering from severe weather events.
Feedback sought on Marlborough Sounds road rebuild plans
Almost two years after storms first caused widespread damage to the Marlborough Sounds, the council has released its preferred transport options.
Nelson and Tasman to get major public transport revamp from August
Nelson and Tasman will soon have a new public transport service - with more destinations, more regular buses and lower fares - serviced by a fleet of 17 electric buses.
'We're still waiting': Fundraising since the 1990s for an indoor pool that's still not built
More than 20 years after the Motueka community began fundraising for an indoor, heated swimming pool people are still waiting to see it come to fruition.
Death of three penguins in Tasman Bay 'incredibly sad'
Conservationists are devastated by the tragic loss of several little penguins to dog attacks at Little Kaiteriteri in the top of the South Island.
MV Shiling highlights lack of ocean-capable tug in Cook Strait
The stricken cargo ship MV Shiling has returned to Wellington Harbour almost two weeks after it set sail for Singapore.
Nelson weighs up cost of mitigating future flood damage
Nine months on, as Nelson recovers from the devastating August floods, the full extent of slip damage across the region is becoming clearer. Audio
New Blenheim library and art gallery 'an all ages space'
Ten years in the making, Blenheim's new library will open its doors to the public for the first time today.
The price to live in paradise
At $60,048 a year, the average wage for people in Nelson and Tasman is 14 percent below the national average for 2022. Audio
'He's pretty regal' - New Zealand ready to celebrate King Charles
As Britain prepares for the coronation of King Charles III, so are those here in one of the Commonwealth's most far-flung countries.
Animal welfare groups raise concerns over kids shooting feral cats for competition
A North Canterbury hunting competition that encouraged kids to shoot feral cats has removed the category from the event after "vile and inappropriate emails and messages".
Scabies cases on rise amongst student populations
Scabies cases are spreading among student populations, but access to treatment is proving difficult, with topical creams in short supply around the country.
Higher demand for chartered flights across Cook Strait
People unable to travel by ferry across Cook Strait have in some cases been chartering flights in order to travel between the North and South Islands.
'We've had enough' - Couple abandon bucket list holiday after ferry cancellations
An Australian couple who came to New Zealand on a bucket-list campervan holiday have cut their trip short after two cancelled ferry crossings left them unable to get to the North Island.
Olympians support Nelson team taking part in New York marathon
Rod Dixon is in Nelson with fellow Olympian running champion Lorraine Moller to help four Nelsonians, including Mayor Nick Smith, prepare for the largest marathon in the world.