Police believe body found in Richmond Ranges is missing tramper

Nelson Hospital ED expansion opened, but needs more staff

The largest section was opened today by Health Minister Simeon Brown, but it won't be fully operational until April.

Invasive Portuguese millipede spreads beyond Wellington

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) confirmed the millipede had been found in New Plymouth, and that it was also awaiting samples of a specimen from Nelson.

Key Blenheim road reopens to two lanes four months after slip

The slip came down on June 30, about 2km from where the road meets State Highway 6, amid heavy rain that struck the entire top of the south.

Nelson prioritising economic recovery after 'winter from hell'

Returning mayor Nick Smith said recent closures and restructurings at large employers across the region had created the "toughest period in decades" for the local economy.