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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.
Tasman District may ban Wicked Campervans
Tasman District Council is investigating banning Wicked Campervans from its campgrounds because of its offensive slogans.
Waves of disgust as surfers share sea with 'sewage'
Nelson's surfing community is worried about the rising tide of apparently raw sewage near their surf break at Schnappers Point. Audio
Nelson surfers coping with a rising tide of poo
Nelson surfers says they're getting sick from raw sewage in the water near their surf break at Schnappers Point. Audio
Athletes begin 530km charity race
Richie McCaw and Sarah Fairmaid are in for a tough time, they say, as they join 300 athletes for a week-long endurance race.
Govt initially offered $1.4m for beach
An Awaroa beach property bought for the New Zealand public through a crowdfunding campaign was once the target of a $1.4 million government offer.
Elderly man given incorrect drug for stroke
A junior doctor who gave a 77-year-old the wrong drug for a stroke has been found to have breached patient rights. Audio
Council backs away from marina fee hike
The Nelson City Council has given owners of boats in the town's marina a reprieve after deciding to keep this year's increase at inflation levels.
Bunnings accused of removing three defibrillators
Bunnings has removed three defibrillators from its stores, two bought through staff fundraising, a union says.
Nelson marina charges could be doubled
Nelson boaties could have to pay twice as much to tie up in the city's council-owned marina. Audio
