Nelson Region
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
Regional Wrap
Five people from the land talk about farming conditions in their region, including one million apples trees have been planted in Hawkes Bay this season and in Canterbury tailing is in full swing. Audio
Tree climbing Championships in Nelson
Three time champion tree climber, Scott Forrest on the upcoming National Championships in Nelson. and the highs and lows of tree climbing. 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
Are council consents worth the money?
A couple is questioning the worth of building consents after spending $11,000 on the fees only to get a leaking shower and the prospect of a $10,000 repair bill.
TPP protesters mob Nick Smith
Nelson MP Nick Smith was heckled this morning by a group of TPP protesters.
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
Raising environmental protection in aquaculture
A new world standard for sustainable aquaculture was launched at an industry conference in Nelson today. Audio
Name suppression lifted on rape accused
The Nelson man charged with rape following an early morning attack on a woman in her Richmond home in August can now be named.
DOC warns tourists to heed weather advice
Two tourists are lucky to be alive after being rescued from sub zero conditions on a mountain in the South Island this weekend; The Department of Conservation's services manager is John Wotherspoon. 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
Native Nelson Garden - The Fishers
When Martyn and Su Fisher moved in to their 21-hectare overgrown bush property in Nelson, they arrived with one hand trowel and very little knowledge of the huge conservation task ahead of them… Audio
No evidence kea killed near Nelson
The Department of Conservation has been unable to substantiate claims a group of kea were shot in a forestry area near Nelson last week.
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
Solvent attack accused in court
An elderly man charged over an attack on a homeless man in Nelson has been remanded without plea in the Nelson District Court today.
Kea shot near Nelson - reports
The Department of Conservation is investigating reports a group of kea have been shot near Nelson. Audio
People calling ambulances for sore throats
The cost of going to the doctor and difficulties navigating the health system mean more people in the Nelson region are calling an ambulance for minor ailments.
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
Health board nervous about filming in hospitals
A health board wants a line drawn around what can and can't be filmed by patients and families in hospitals. Audio
Man sought in relation to police shooting
Police have released the name of a second man they are seeking in relation to a shooting in Motueka on Thursday.
