Nelson Region
Nelsonians interrogate mayoral contenders on climate change
After severe flooding damaged hundreds of homes in Nelson last month, residents had the chance to put questions about sea level rise, climate change and their environmental concerns to those vying for…
Mud hip deep in Nelson home 'heartbreaking' for young family
Residents of some Nelson homes that were threatened by landslides have now been able to return to their properties after they were deemed safe.
Sweet support: Nelson group delivering care packages to cheer up flood-affected locals
A Nelson woman is behind a movement bringing sweet support to those affected by the recent floods in the region.
Bringing back nature to Nelson
Alison Ballance visits the Brook Waimārama sanctuary, and discovers that the old saying "many hands make light work" is particularly true when it comes to community conservation. A relatively new… Audio
Black Hawk helicopter in Nelson for clean-up piques interest
The Nelson and Tasman regions will move out of a state of emergency and into the official recovery phase this afternoon.
Our Changing World - A new home for kākāriki karaka
Orange-fronted parakeets, or kākāriki karaka, have a new home in Nelson’s Brook Waimārama fenced sanctuary – and they are already firm favourites with some of the sanctuary’s conservation volunteers.
…Meth use a factor in fatal motorcycle crash, coroner finds
A motorcyclist killed in Nelson was trying to overtake a truck when he crashed and was hit by a truck coming in the other direction.
Man who killed pregnant ewe with ute sentenced
Egged on by passengers, Cody Paton revved his engine and deliberately drove into a flock of pregnant sheep, killing one on the front of his ute.
Flood-hit Nelson homes targeted by burglars
Police in Nelson are calling on the community to report any suspicious behaviour in their neighbourhoods after flood affected homes were targeted by burglars.
Nelson man left with 'preventable' cancer after hospital fails to book check up
A man who had a tumour removed from his bladder at Nelson Hospital went on to develop terminal cancer after a post surgery appointment was missed.
Nelson floods: Hundreds of offers of help made
As many as 400 people offered to help clean up damage in Nelson from last week's storm.
Māori Ward expenditure limits ‘frustrating’ for candidates
Nelson's two Māori Ward candidates have found their much lower election expenditure limit - when compared with other candidates - frustrating.
Basketball tournament to go ahead in Nelson, despite State of Emergency
Nelson is attempting to maintain a sense of normality with an inter-regional basketball tournament set to go ahead this weekend.
Woman warns of year-long wait to get back into red-stickered home
A woman whose Marlborough home has been red-stickered for more than a year is warning residents of the battles ahead.
Residents re-entering flood-hit homes as property assessments continue
Evacuated families in the Nelson and Tasman regions are being supported to re-enter their homes from today.
Visitor to Nelson captures dramatic hillside collapse during downpour
A Cambridge couple are swapping their running shoes for shovels as they clear a mudslide that has ended up near their friends' property.
Mayoral relief funds in devastated regions to receive another $200,000
The government is giving a further contribution to mayoral relief funds across Nelson Tasman and Marlborough, the Minister for Emergency Management says.
'Please, help us!' - PM to assess Nelson flood damage
About 100 flood-affected people pleading for help at a meeting in Nelson have been told it will be a long road to recovery, as Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern arrives to survey the region.
Households, communities stunned by storm and flood damage
The Mayor of Marlborough John Leggett has described the damage to his region from this week's intense and prolonged rainfall as eye-watering.
Nelson's mayor with the latest information
The Nelson-Tasman region has a huge clean-up job ahead - there are countless slips, more than 400 homes have been evacuated, and some areas are still flooded.
Nelson's mayor Rachel Reese spoke to… Audio