Nelson Region
Nelson to re-sign sister city relationship with Miyazu, Japan
Nelson is to renew its sister city relationship with Miyazu, Japan despite questionable commercial gains. Audio
Spring time is glide time at Nelson Lakes
Gliders return to the mountain ranges of the Nelson Lakes National Park. Video, Audio
Hare Krishna group ordered to bring buildings up to scratch
A Hare Krishna group near Nelson has been issued a final warning to bring some of its buildings up to scratch, or they will have to be removed.
Stockton mine sale welcomed as new start needed for Westport
The sale of Solid Energy's Stockton mine in Westport is being hailed by the region's leaders as a new start carrying the hope of new jobs. Video, Audio
Barbara Anderson: moths and citizen science
Kim Hill talks to Dr Barbara Anderson is a Rutherford Discovery Fellow at Landcare Research in Dunedin. She is the coordinator of Ahi Pepe MothNet, a citizen science project that has seen teachers… Audio
The Nelson Fish Stop
A Nelson takeaway shop may have to forfeit its outdoor dining space as compliance issues stack up against the owner's year-long leased car park eatery. Audio
Nelson mayor looks for new community links
The new Nelson City Council has been sworn in, with four new faces appointed to deputy chair roles.
Alison McCulloch: post-natal depression
Research indicates about 15% of mothers suffer from this serious health issue, but it often go undetected and untreated, says investigative journalist Alison McCulloch. She's just published a large… Audio
Nelson cafe blaze closes highway
More than 30 firefighters have doused a blaze that closed part of a Tasman district highway.
Deal opens up spectacular bike trail
Hundreds of mountain bikers will get to use a spectacular trail - until now open only to a few - under a deal between a Nelson club and a private landower.
Police crack down on euthanasia supporters
An elderly Nelson woman was stunned police had a search warrant to seize her helium balloon kit, which she says she bought years ago to end her life should she need to. Audio
Nelson man jailed for abusing 9-year-old girl
A Nelson man has been sent to prison for abusing a 9-year-old girl 16 years ago, with the judge saying the victim has never fully recovered.
Driver flees police across the South Island
A driver who fled police in Nelson earlier today was picked up by police north of Dunedin, hundred of kilometres away
Nelson retailers start hanging out washing in protest over vagrant
Retailers in Nelson are hitting back at the lack of action over long-time vagrant Lewis Stanton, who has been camped outside a central city store for months. Video, Audio
Housing NZ tenant had to pay for own emergency wheelchair access
A social housing tenant who uses a wheelchair has had to cover the cost of an emergency access path outside her Nelson property, after it was ruled not essential. Audio
Housing NZ tenant had to pay for own emergency wheelchair access
A Housing New Zealand tenant who uses a wheelchair has had to cover the cost of building an emergency access path outside the Nelson property she lives in, as the state agency says it's not essential… Video, Audio
Job vacancies in Nelson up over 30 percent in a year
As more people than ever are dipping into Kiwisaver to buy a house, Rachel Graham investigates whether there's jobs in the regions, when you do find that $300,000 house. Audio
Suter gallery reopens after $12m refit
Suter Te Aratoi o Whakatū in Nelson re-opened its doors today after an 18-month rebuild and refurbishment. Audio
Nelson's Suter Gallery re-opens, bigger and better
On Sunday, the people of Nelson get to see what a 12-million dollar rebuild of their art gallery has bought them. The Suter Art Gallery in the city's arts hub holds a valuable art collection that… Audio
New hub for wine exporters built at Port Nelson
Port Nelson's $60m expansion development includes a large new warehouse to support the region's burgeoning wine industry.