Nelson
Public back new motorway in Nelson
Nelson appears no closer to having a new southern link road to take pressure off Rocks Rd around the city's waterfront, despite most people supporting it. Video, Audio
Battle to keep Salisbury School open
Parents and supporters of Salisbury special education girls school are not ruling out legal action if the Minister of Education insists she will close the school. The Nelson school is at the centre of… Audio
Nelson prepares for future tsunami threats
Evacuation maps have been prepared for the Tasman region in case a tsunami occurs.
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
Nelson's Cable Bay has provided a window on the wonders of marine reserves for more than 50 aspiring young leaders.
Nelson housing to be fast-tracked
Hundreds of new homes will be added to the Nelson landscape in the largest government-authorisation of development in the city in decades.
Local paper solves the mystery of a misleading byline
An article about a local controversy in a local magazine puzzled readers in Nelson recently - until the local paper swiftly solved 'the mystery of the spy's byline'.
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Cost of NZ's first people trafficking trial revealed
New Zealand's first people trafficking trial cost Immigration New Zealand $125,335 to bring to court.
Six years' jail for 'home invasion' rape
A man who raped a woman as she slept next to her husband at home has gone to prison for six years.
$25,000 home deposite as lure to join law firm
A Nelson law firm is offering a 25 thousand dollar home deposit as a lure to sign up two new lawyers. Audio
Nelson merges two agencies into one
Solid Energy's former chairman John Palmer is to oversee the merging of two groups tasked with driving Nelson's economic development.
Public hails victory over Nelson liquor shop
Public pressure has forced the owner of a Nelson liquor store to abandon plans to renew its licence, and a city councillor says it reveals a licensing loophole.
Nelson-based company making miso, Urban Hippie
Miso - fermented, unpasterised soybean paste is packed with protein and beneficial micro organisms, as well as amino acid and also adds flavour and depth to soups, stews and marinades. Japanese chef… Audio
Stefano Bonazza - Traditional Italian Pizza
Italian icon, world famous in New Zealand, Stefano Bonazza shares a few of his culinary secrets. Audio
Pasta, Prayer and Promise
Karen Price and Karen Stade's book Pasta, Prayer and Promise, the story of Nelson's Italian Community 1860-2014 explores the history and the people of 'The Wood'. They describe countless hours… Audio
Proposed highway through inner city Nelson
Residents in an inner-city Nelson suburb worry a proposed highway for the city will rip out the heart of their community. Audio
Tourists credited for bumper summer for Nelson's shops
An influx of tourists with money to spend has helped boost the local economy in Nelson. Audio
Gallery visit - The Suter Art Gallery
We're in the Suter Gallery in Nelson, where director, Julie Catchpole, who is right in the middle of supervising renovations of the gallery. Audio
Burglars clean out Nelson butcher
A Nelson butcher who has survived an earthquake, a flood and a fire, has been hit by another disaster. Audio
Critics: Gigatown competition a waste of money
There is trouble in Gigatown, with critics saying the Chorus ultra-fast broadband competition is a waste of money and is stealing copyright. Audio