Nelson Region
Shining a light on Nelson
First Person - An illuminated art and technology show in Nelson has the power to weave a little magic into gloomy winter nights, writes Nelson Reporter Tracy Neal.
'Privatisation surprise' for DHB radiology - union
The radiographers' union has threatened the Nelson Marlborough DHB with an injunction over what it says is a surprise proposal to privatise radiology services.
Nelson special housing areas attract developers
Property developers wanting land designated as special housing areas could lead to a tsunami of property hitting the Nelson market, a local councillor says.
Spotlight on Nelson
Light Nelson is back again to brighten up mid winter. The free city festival is made up of an outdoor gallery of light installations, clustered around the lily pond and massive trees of the city's… Audio
Tasman council cracks down on Hare Krishnas
Tasman District Council has warned a Hare Krishna community near Nelson it has to fix operations around substandard food preparation and housing operations.
School closure "disaster for students and families"
The decision to close a boarding school for girls with disabilities has been described as a disaster for the pupils and their families. Salisbury School in Nelson is to close...
Transgender student petitions for bathroom rights
Marlborough Girls' College is taking steps to support a transgender student who says she's been told she can't use the girls' school bathroom, it says.
DHB warning over extra pharmacy charges
The Nelson-Marlborough DHB is warning at least nine pharmacies are charging people more for prescriptions than allowed under their contract. Audio
Health board warning over pharmacy charges
The Nelson Marlborough District Health Board is warning that some pharmacies in the region are charging people more for prescriptions than is allowed under their contract. Audio
Nelson special housing area tests boundaries
A central Nelson car park that has been turned into a special housing area is testing a new system designed to make development easier.
Wide range of Nelson families struggling, agencies say
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
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.
