Crews battle Stoke house fire
Firefighters from Nelson and Richmond were called to a fully engulfed house fire in Stoke just after 3pm, with eyewitnesses hearing a "massive bang” before they saw smoke rising.
Rain prompts easing of some restrictions
Water restrictions in the Motupiko and Dovedale areas will be eased from Monday after rain fell across the Nelson-Tasman region this week.
Summer brought 11th highest temperature on record
It was a summer of highs and lows. Boxing Day saw the Tasman region pelted with hail. In January, the mercury climbed to 39C in Ashburton.
Dam contractor hits back over delay claims
In a leaked letter, the contractor building the Waimea dam says it considers the majority of delays, for the most part, been caused by Waimea Water Ltd and/or its consultants.
Thames test awaits Nelson boxer
Boxing champ Christine Gillespie's next bout will take her into the lion's den of Thames, as she goes to-to-toe with Commonwealth Games medallist Tasmyn Benny.
Shopping to protect the planet
Better for more people to take small steps to shop sustainably, than a few people making change "perfectly", schoolgirl eco activist says.
Students gets berms into gear with school bike track project
Appleby School pupils won't be disappointed with the layout of a new bike track on their grounds - they've had full steer of the design process.
Request for dam funds boost yet to flow
Tasman District Council is yet to go cap in hand to Nelson City Council seeking extra funds for the Waimea dam project.
Full steam ahead for GODZone teams in Rotorua
True to its tagline of a race like no other, competitors in this year's GODZone race find themselves in new terrain and unprecedented circumstances.
Council must shake 'deep-seated belief' it is 'hard to deal with'
The council must improve its communication to shake a difficult reputation, a Nelson councillor says.
Nelson man bites, throws faeces at police
Fabian Bull had been arrested but he wasn't taking any prisoners, biting, throwing faeces and trying to crush an officer's testicles while being transported to and from the cells.
Suspicious fire at croquet club
A small fire in a shed at the Nelson Hinemoa Croquet Club was seen by a member of the public.
Stars align for natural winemakers
With winemaking flowing through his family's veins for more than 500 years, Han Herzog has grafted away to produce superb natural wines from their tiny piece of paradise.
Cemetery volunteer undaunted by grave trouble
The council and a stone mason have spoken out against his unorthodox methods, but Brian McIntyre has vowed to keep restoring graves.
Build-up of debris causes concern
A section of the Reservoir Creek in Richmond was heavily backed up after slash from the hills washed down the river after heavy rain, with one local "horrified" at what she saw.
Young rider on winning mountain bike streak
Four events, four wins with more potential success on the horizon - Ethan Woods is riding a hot run of mountain biking form.
Have your say on Climate Change Commission’s report
The report has implications for all parts of our lives. Coal, diesel and gas is used in many industries and these will need to switch to renewable energy, or cease operations. How we move around will change.
Dam contractor hits back over delay claims
In a leaked letter, the contractor building the Waimea dam says it considers the majority of delays, for the most part, been caused by Waimea Water Ltd and/or its consultants.
Stars align for natural winemakers
With winemaking flowing through his family's veins for more than 500 years, Han Herzog has grafted away to produce superb natural wines from their tiny piece of paradise.
Up, up and away under my beautiful sail
Paragliders descended on Nelson for a national competition, giving one reporter the experience to try the thrilling flying sport first-hand.
Kimono culture ad-dressed at presentation
Clare Williams has survived cancer and lived Japanese culture. Both aspects are now being combined to celebrate the intricacies of the kimono.
Little Nessie Cafe feeding hearts and minds
Nelson's newest addition to its thriving cafe scene is bringing a little slice of Scotland to its hungry and home sick customers.
Bullies in blue an indictment on police culture
OPINION: A boys club culture that promotes bullying and favouritism within the police remains stubbornly hard to shift.
Stars align for natural winemakers
With winemaking flowing through his family's veins for more than 500 years, Han Herzog has grafted away to produce superb natural wines from their tiny piece of paradise.
Throwing out the rule book on spending
OPINION: The latest chapter in the Nelson City Council's spending plans is a $44 million library, but is it a case of form over function?
Words in te reo with no English parallels
Some base words in te reo have at least a possible translation. With particles, however, this isn't always the case.
Sewerage ponds need to shift to higher ground
OPINION - Priority needs to be given to investigating all the options for relocating treatment plants now, says a former city councillor.
Doctor farewells career after 45 years
It's been an extraordinary 45-year career for Dr Rob Riley that's seen vast improvements in care. And after a lifetime of giving, the Nelson doctor has no plans to slow down.
Little Nessie Cafe feeding hearts and minds
Nelson's newest addition to its thriving cafe scene is bringing a little slice of Scotland to its hungry and home sick customers.
Confessions of a houseplant addict
It started with a common - you could even say garden-variety - monstera.
Our cup runneth over in collective knowledge
COLUMN: While we sometimes get asked to help people with some pretty serious problems, there's no topic that's off limits at Citizen's Advice Bureau.
Living the organic dream down on the farm
Tasman couple travelled the world before finding their feet - and future - down on their Little Shaggery organic farm.
Learning from old hands
Nelson-Whakatū’s rangatahi got some high level help creating the city’s newest mural.
Cobb Valley's raw beauty reflected in long-awaited exhibition
Ten artists from Golden Bay and Nelson spent five days immersed in the heights of the Cobb Valley in 2019 to produce a bold exhibtion from a vairety of different media and disciplines.
Sinbad steals the show
Nelson Repertory Theatre's fresh take on this seafaring classic made for a show that was like a gallion in full sail, bring fun and frivolity to the stage.
Angels bring Broadway to Nelson in a musical night to remember
Covid pulled down the curtains on Sophie McCarlie's Edinburgh Fringe Festival dream, so the talented song bird and her friends carried on the show, in true style.
Lockdown image wins Bay Art
A photograph of a Golden Bay street during lockdown has been hailed the Supreme Award winner at this year’s annual 33rd Bay Art competition.
Rose Lu a fresh voice for immigrants
"Many minorities and immigrants in New Zealand will be able to relate to her feelings of alienation and the pressure to conform."
