
Beach log barrier
Fishermen build driftwood barriers on Marlborough beach to protect sensitive areas and steer away from a vehicle ban.
Market garden moratorium urged
A call has been made for a moratorium on market gardening on the eastern Waimea Plains, near Nelson.
Camper caught out
He filmed a camper defecating on the side of the road late at night. But less than 36 hours later the tourist was back to his bad toilet ways.
Plastic ticket comeback disappoints
Supply issues means Nelson's ditched plastic tickets have made a temporary comeback.
'Ground-breaking' climate forum
Greens leader James Shaw praises Nelson leadership on climate change action.
Green surge in shopping aisles
The trend of shopping green is picking up amongst consumers across the country.
Grass-roots conservation boost
National leader Simon Bridges has announced a $5 million fund for community-based conservation, such as beach clean-ups.
Search for one becomes two
Search for a missing walker in Marlborough Sounds called off when 16-year-old girl was found by her dad, but it soon became a search for two.
Airbnb owner asked to 'isolate' people
DHB offers "full clean" of property even if people don't become unwell.
'Hardy' sea creatures moved
Locals have united to save thousands of marine animals in Marlborough before a marina expansion project gets underway this autumn.
Shoppers stock up
A Nelson freeze-dried food company says its meals are flying off its virtual shelves. Other businesses have sold out of anti-viral herbs and hand sanitiser.
Gems aplenty on arts trail
Talented artists from around the region will be opening their doors to the public for the Ruby Coast Arts Trail.
Motueka's magical little marktet
The cutest little market has popped up at the foot of Mytton Heights, tempting locals and passersby alike.
Elegantly strong in Tutus on Tour
More to tutus than meet the eye, as RNZB dancers prepare to jete around the country.
Good, bad and funny of parenthood
The X-rated show turning a comical eye on motherhood is on at the Suter next week.
Political beige brigade
The Blue Greens are in Nelson for their election year conference, but few would know and even fewer would care.
Honestly, please respect roadside stalls
Roadside fruit veggie stalls are a quaint and healthy Kiwi tradition, so please help them survive, says columnist Elise Vollweiler.
Beware the Hornets
A notorious bikie gang has set up chapters in the top of the south, and police fear a crime wave.
Numbers up
We know it's illogical, but at some point we've all convinced ourselves that the little golden ticket must finally be ours.
End fossil fuel support
OPINION: Is New Zealand really doing all it could to end fossil fuel supports?
Women's affairs advocate passes on torch
With her keen mind and dry wit, Dame Alison Roxburgh lived a full life of service across local, national and international levels.
Planting workshop
Eco sourcing, sequencing and the ideal habitat for planting will be covered in the free workshops.
Enduro's 'super-bright' future
The region's latest event promoting its wealth of mountainbike trails and talent has enjoyed a successful first run.
Realising women's rights
With International Women's Day approaching, the Nelson community is being asked to be part of a global movement.
From 'fearful' to a no-quit Black Belt
After a tyre puncture at midnight, Katie Ben sat alone in the dark, feeling vulnerable. So she decided to do something about it.
Gems aplenty on arts trail
Talented artists from around the region will be opening their doors to the public for the Ruby Coast Arts Trail.
Musicians announced for Chamber fest
Some of the musicians are announced for the Adam Chamber Music Festival 2021.
Missing mayor mystery on stage
Eighty years ago former Nelson mayor William Snodgrass disappeared from a ferry. The audience in a new play will be asked for solutions to the mystery.
A gift to humanity
REVIEW: Aperture is a play that will leave you basking in the warmth of a photographer who captured the rich humour, love and joy in Māori culture.
Migrant art on display
Nelsonians are invited to get a taste of the art and culture of migrant communities during the Nelson Arts Festival.
Mr Red Light's bad luck
Three hostages, a gunman and an ant pondering his lonely existence are stuck in a suburban pie shop.
