Nelson Region
Mass whale stranding at Farewell Spit
Kathryn Ryan speaks with Nelson journalist Nina Hindmarsh from Farewell Spit, where 400 whales have stranded - and urgent efforts are underway to refloat the survivors. Audio
Nelson will develop freedom camping bylaw
Nelson's deputy mayor consistant freedom camping rules are urgently needed, after about 3500 campers arrived in the city over Christmas.
Adam Chamber Music Festival Waitangi Weekend reviews
Elizabeth Kerr is in Nelson to enjoy the Adam Chamber Music Festival. She reviews Journeys (featuring violinist Monique Lapins as a soloist), Dame Gillian Whitehead's new one-woman opera Iris… Audio
Pristine Golden Bay spring "under threat" from irrigation
New Zealand's largest freshwater spring could be at risk from a proposal to increase water allocations for farming in Takaka by up to 70 percent. Audio
Edward Ware - NYC / Barcelona / Nelson
In 1990, Edward Ware took a punt and left NZ to become a musician in New York. He established himself as a composer, performer, and teacher there. Audio
Up to $8m needed for Nelson's quake-prone cathedral - MP
Minister for Building and Construction and Nelson MP Nick Smith wants to establish a fund-raising trust to help protect Nelson's earthquake-prone cathedral.
By-election possible for Nelson City Council
Nelson City Council could be faced with a by-election this year as two councillors aim for a spot in the national political arena.
Stormy weather puts stop to guides' fishing plans
The owner of a luxury fishing lodge at the top of the South Island says last night's storm has prompted guides to cancel fly fishing trips.
Human jawbone found in Nelson estuary
A jawbone found near Nelson Airport is not linked to any open investigation, police say.
Farmer offers amnesty over milk shed theft
A Nelson dairy farmer whose milk vending machine was robbed is giving those responsible a chance to work off the cost.
Investigations into missing Nelson man "still progressing"
Police deny their investigations have stalled into the disappearance of a young Nelson man who went missing almost seven years ago.
DoC hopeful gastro bug cleared from Nelson track
The Department of Conservation is hopeful it has rid an area of Nelson Lakes National Park of a suspected gastro bug outbreak.
Trampers warned to stay away from track after gastro outbreak
Trampers are being urged to stay away from a Nelson track until a gastro bug that has hit dozens of people is under control.
Teen arrested over Christmas Day dairy robbery
A 14-year-old has been arrested and charged over the armed robbery of an all-night dairy in the Nelson suburb of Stoke, police say.
Second armed robbery in Nelson
The police in Nelson are dealing with their second armed robbery in just over a week.
Freedom campers make the most of 'fabulous' Nelson sites
Moves by the Nelson City Council to accommodate freedom campers have angered some locals, but delighted those who prefer a free-wheeling holiday, reports Tracy Neal.
Girl, 14, attacked near library while walking with sister
Nelson police are investigating after a teenage girl was assaulted in Stoke on New Year's Day.
Trampers stricken by tummy bug
Officials are monitoring the condition of trampers after a gastro bug outbreak in part of the Nelson Lakes National Park.
Whale spotted in Nelson bay washes up on beach
The carcass of the sperm whale that was spotted in Nelson's Tasman Bay yesterday was found washed ashore at Rabbit Island today.
Cash taken in armed robbery in Nelson
Nelson police are investigating an aggravated robbery at a shop in Stoke last night.
