Nelson
Public step in to help stop Nelson dairy robbery
Two members of the public helped capture one of three teenagers armed with knives trying to rob a Nelson dairy.
Green Party to contest Nick Smith's Nelson seat
The Green Party will fight National's Nick Smith for the Nelson seat in this year's election, the first time the party has tried to win a seat since 1999.
WWII pilot fights for commemorative plaque
A Nelson-based World War II pilot who cheated death on wartime raids over Europe now feels cheated out of a government-subsidised plaque for a headstone.
Widow reacts to sentencing over fatal Nelson crash
Kevin Whitburn's widow Janet says she's glad Kenneth Wolnak didn't get a prison sentence for causing the car crash which killed her husband. Video, Audio
Missing Nelson teen's remains found
Police have confirmed the human remains found in a submerged car in Nelson are those of missing teenager Leo Lipp-Neighbours.
Submerged car may be linked to missing Nelson man
A car found submerged in water near a Nelson wharf yesterday might be linked to the disappearance of a young man seven years ago.
Rare photo collection going digital
The stiff poses of Victorian folk etched in glass and stored in a Nelson archive have slowly made their way into the digital era.
Don't fast-track homes that aren't affordable, council told
New housing under special legislation will cost much more than Nelson's median price of $470,000, the city's council has been told.
Nelson Maori win landmark Supreme Court land case
In what's being called a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court has ruled the Government is obliged to honour a land deal struck in 1839 between the New Zealand Company and Maori in Nelson, Motueka and… Audio
Canadian caver rescued, in hospital after 'textbook' rescue
A Canadian caver was rescued last night after slipping about 50 metres and then falling 10 metres while abseiling down Harwood Hole on Takaka Hill. She was flown by helicopter to Nelson Hospital with… Audio
Nelson's star attraction fading with the tides
Time and tide are rapidly changing one of the coastal city's most valued natural assets. Video
Shifting sands at Nelson beach put erosion back on agenda
The rapidly changing tide at Tahunanui Beach is forcing the council to find a solution to stop the erosion, and worrying locals. Video, Audio
By-election possible for Nelson City Council
Nelson City Council could be faced with a by-election this year as two councillors aim for a spot in the national political arena.
Black Caps sweep Bangladesh
New Zealand have won the third and final ODI against Bangladesh by eight wickets in Nelson.
Broom wants higher honours
The Black Caps batsman Neil Broom is annoyed that he didn't play his own game in the first ODI against Bangladesh and so wants to make amends in game two in Nelson tomorrow.
Nelson pro-cyclist says pushing through pain 'worth it'
Nelson cyclist George Bennett is enjoying an extended break after his most succesful season on the world stage. He tells Barry Guy that being a lean 59kg is a big advantage when it comes to racing up… Audio
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
Retailers air concerns - and laundry - over Nelson protester
Retailers in Nelson are hitting back at what they say is a lack of action over long-time vagrant Lewis Stanton, who has been camped outside a central city store for months. Video
Craig Potton
Celebrated New Zealand photographer and publisher Craig Potton is chair of the trust behind the $12 million renovation of one of the country's oldest public art galleries, the Suter Art Gallery in… Audio
Zookeeper hailed as Nelson hero
An American zoologist Meg Rutledge has been given the Nelson change maker award in the annual Eelco Boswijk local heroes awards.