Nelson Region
New fleet of electric buses hits the road in Nelson and Tasman
A fleet of bright blue electric buses have hit the road in Nelson and Tasman - the launch of a new service designed to improve residents' access to public transport.
Gang list surge not proof of increased membership - police
A National party candidate says the growing National Gang List is evidence of Labour's 'soft-on-crime approach', but police say it's not that straightforward.
Affordable rental homes to be built in Nelson South after council grant
A development in Nelson will see eight new affordable rental homes built in Nelson South.
Library, council staff rally to highlight inadequate wages, high turnover
Library and council workers across the top of the South Island are rallying to raise their concerns about low wages, poor working conditions and high turnover.
Nearly 50 new Kāinga Ora homes planned for Nelson South
Close to 50 new Kāinga Ora homes are planned in Nelson South - to help meet an urgent need for housing in the city.
Land swap to enable bigger New World supermarket in Stoke in Nelson
A land swap between Nelson City Council and Foodstuffs will enable a larger New World supermarket to built in the suburb of Stoke.
Council funding increase welcomed as community group workload grows
Nelson City Council originally planned to provide a 0 percent increase but organisations that support its communities of greatest need will now get 7.2 percent.
Nelson and Tasman to get major public transport revamp from August
Nelson and Tasman will soon have a new public transport service - with more destinations, more regular buses and lower fares - serviced by a fleet of 17 electric buses.
Nelson Slipway upgrade to enhance Port Nelson's marine maintenance facilities
A $20 million operation is underway to enhance the marine maintenance facilities at Port Nelson.
Nelson Airport asks for feedback on extension of runway, land zoning
Nelson Airport's chief executive hopes the changes will ensure a sustainable future for aviation in the region.
Budget blow-out for Nelson library seismic work after new problem found
Earthquake strengthening work on Nelson's main library could cost almost a million dollars more than planned after structural damage was found in its roof.
Beach closed after arsenic, other chemicals found in sawdust
Parts of it will close while the area is excavated and the contaminants - arsenic, chromium and copper - are cleaned up as they could pose a risk to the marine environment.
Chris Stuart on her new crime thriller, The Glasgow Smile
On a cold Melbourne night, the body of a woman is found in a grimy, graffiti-riddled alleyway. But the position she's found in - and the giant mural she's found beside - makes the hairs on Detective… Audio
Nelson cyclists and pedestrians rally for 'travel justice'
The rally is calling for a more accessible city with equally viable travel options for all.
Budgeting service expands as cost of living crisis deepens
Coordinator Tessa Bell said they are seeing an all-time high demand for financial mentoring and support.
Country's largest medical lab group backtracks on plans to slash jobs
Awanui says the "pragmatic and sensible outcome" is to not proceed with its proposal at this time.
Heavy rain expected for Nelson and Tasman regions
Heavy rain is forecast for parts of Nelson and Tasman from Friday into the weekend.
Searchers find body in ranges near Nelson
A body has been found by search teams in the Richmond Range, police say.
Nelson-Tasman's economic resilience bucks nationwide trends
Recent stats show economic growth in Nelson-Tasman is leading the country in the last quarter.
Nelson weighs up cost of mitigating future flood damage
Nine months on, as Nelson recovers from the devastating August floods, the full extent of slip damage across the region is becoming clearer. Audio