Tracy Neal
Country's first human trafficking trial begins
Witnesses have started giving evidence in the country's first prosecution on charges of human trafficking. Audio
Three on trial in Nelson on people trafficking
The first case involving charges of human trafficking will begin in the High Court in Nelson today. Audio
Strategy seeks to smooth mining pathways
A strategy that seeks new pathways to economic growth on the West Coast is being labelled by the Greens as little more than a glossy brochure Audio
Stronger, faster, bigger water ambulance for Marlborough
Coastguard Marlborough runs New Zealand's only on-water ambulance, and is about to replace it with a purpose-built boat designed with speed and patient comfort in mind. Audio
Govt says major economic benefits to be delivered by new dam
The Government says the proposed Waimea Community Dam near Nelson would deliver major economic benefits to the region. Audio
Nelson's gas truck fire under investigation
A blaze in a truck laden with gas cylinders led to the evacuation of businesses in Nelson early this morning. Audio
Truck carrying gas cylinders catches fire
A truck carrying nearly 60 gas cylinders is on fire in Nelson, reporter Tracy Neal is at the scene. Audio
Veterans of govt protest against French nuclear testing
New Zealand veterans of the government protest against nuclear testing in the Pacific are hoping a report due out soon will prompt a closer look at the impact of radiation on their children and… Audio
Couple - consent process not worth paper it's written on
A Nelson couple are finding out the hard way that red tape isn't enough to protect them from building failures. Audio
Youth inventors take up the annual science fair challenge
The ideas and creations of some of Nelson's brightest young minds were on show this week at the annual Cawthron Science and Technology Fair. Audio
Tourists ill-prepared for NZ outdoors
On average 7 people go missing in New Zealand every day. Figures obtained by Radio New Zealand have revealed police and search and rescue volunteers have been called out to searches for almost twelve… Audio
Seven people a day reported missing in New Zealand
Almost seven people a day are reported missing in New Zealand, with a search and rescue trainer saying that could increase as more tourists come ill-prepared. Audio
Raising environmental protection in aquaculture
A new world standard for sustainable aquaculture was launched at an industry conference in Nelson today. Audio
Two missing tousts survive freezing conditions
Two tourists who went missing in the Nelson Lakes National Park survived freezing conditions before being rescued yesterday. Audio
Public pressure forces liquor store to remain shut
Public pressure has forced the closure of a neighbourhood liquor store in Nelson, uncovering a potential loop hole in licensing laws. Audio
The West Coast welcomes its newest citizens
The dream of a better life is proving tougher than expected for some new West Coasters. Audio
Nelson-Tasman ambulance service filling more health gaps
The cost of going to the doctor, and difficulties navigating the health system, have meant more people in the Nelson region are calling an ambulance for minor ailments. Audio
Oaklands
A Nelson farm owned by the same family since European settlement is still going strong, despite wars, politics and all kinds of weather. Nelson reporter Tracy Neal went for a walk around Oaklands with… Audio
Oaklands
A Nelson farm owned by the same family since European settlement is still going strong, despite wars, politics and all kinds of weather. Nelson reporter Tracy Neal went for a walk around Oaklands with…
AudioLatest on the Motueka gunman
A man shot by the police in Motueka remains in a critical condition in Wellington Hospital's intensive care unit this morning. Audio