Sealord's coated fish factory in Nelson.

Sealord proposes closing Nelson coated-fish factory

Its closure would lead to the disestablishment of 79 permanent roles.

5:41pm

Nelson Mayor Nick Smith.

Mayors fume over Carter Holt Harvey snub, sawmill workers 'broken'

More than 140 people will lose their jobs after the Eves Valley sawmill was confirmed to be shutting down.

10:11am

New junior doctors being recruited to Nelson Hospital after review

New junior doctors being recruited to Nelson Hospital after review

The recruitment drive follows recommendations from a 25-page review released in July, which outlined "significant" staffing issues.

Wed, Sep 3

Shane Christie plays for the Mako in 2025

Scotty Stevenson: Head knocks should not become heart breaks

It’s well past time a long term plan was made for players who have suffered for their sport, writes Scotty Stevenson.

Thu, Aug 28

A Greenpeace activist aboard a Talley's fishing vessel.

Greenpeace protesters arrested after boarding fishing vessel in Nelson

In a post on social media, Greenpeace said it was "preventing [the vessel] from carrying out destructive bottom trawling".

Sat, Aug 23

A person uses computer (file image).

Nelson man admits to 50 child abuse, bestiality material charges

Storm Constable-Carter, 22, was charged after investigators identified a video linked back to his accounts.

Wed, Aug 20

Health NZ denied the accusation, instead calling it a temporary administrative move.

Change of leadership for Nelson Hospital after damning review

Nelson Hospital boss Lexie O'Shea has been seconded to a new role at Health New Zealand with a top health leader set to replace her.

Wed, Aug 20

The Nelson Provincial Museum is the oldest in the country but most of its collection is housed in a building that leaks

Nelson Mayor wants to stop a $3m promise for new museum building

The Nelson Provincial Museum has a collection worth $20m but it is housed in a building that leaks when it rains.

Tue, Aug 19

Coffee on Queen owner Matt Redwood says not displaying his flag would cost him up to $300 in lost sales each day.

Richmond café fights street flag ban

Coffee on Queen owner Matt Redwood says the flag on the edge of the footpath brings in an estimated $200–300 a day.

Tue, Aug 19

Richard Osmaston

The man running for mayor in five districts, again

Richard Osmaston is running for mayor in five districts, but that's one less district than when he stood in 2022.

Mon, Aug 18

Hayden Donald Jason Tasker, 32, of Motueka pictured leaving court in January.

Man accused of murdering Nelson police officer Lyn Fleming named

He is facing a raft of charges including murder and attempted murder, which he has previously pleaded not guilty to.

Fri, Aug 8

Invercargill Mayor Nobby Clark is not supporting his younger brother's bid for the job.

Nobby Clark unimpressed by brother’s surprise mayoral bid

Nelson-based Andrew Clark is running for mayor in Invercargill while simultaneously standing for Tasman district mayor as Maxwell Clark.

Fri, Aug 1

July 2025
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for parts of North Island

Severe thunderstorm watch issued for parts of North Island

An amber alert wind warning is in place for the Auckland Harbour Bridge, and a severe thunderstorm watch for Northland, Auckland, Great Barrier Island and the Coromandel Peninsula has been issued.

Tue, Jul 29

Severe weather has damaged SH60 over the Tākaka Hill in three places.

Crews give tour of storm-damaged Tākaka Hill road

The region is in recovery mode after heavy downpours, leaving NZTA with three sites that need repair on SH60 over the Tākaka Hill.

Mon, Jul 28

A person with an umbrella standing in a storm.

Warnings issued across parts of NZ as severe weather approaches

The top of the South Island is under an orange heavy rain warning.

Sun, Jul 27

Two-year-old Fiadh has been undergoing treatment after being diagnosed with cerebral palsy.

Family fights to give toddler with cerebral palsy best chance in life

When Fiadh was born she weighed just 620 grams and now deals with a host of health issues.

Thu, Jul 24

Review uncovers 'significant' staffing issues at Nelson Hospital

Review uncovers 'significant' staffing issues at Nelson Hospital

Senior doctors spoke out about the situation saying patients lives were being put at risk due to staffing levels at Nelson Hospital.

Wed, Jul 23

Rough sleepers and the homeless have come under scrutiny in Nelson after claims of some engaging in anti-social behaviour.

Issues with Nelson's 'streeties' prompts new call for a shelter

A homeless advocate says the city needs a night shelter to get people of the street and limit anti-social behaviour — but the council has taken another approach

Wed, Jul 23

SVA founder Sam Johnson said 50 properties had been assisted so far.

Govt issues grant to Student Volunteer Army for Nelson Tasman cleanup

The $50,000 grant would finance region-wide activities over the next four to six weeks, he said, with activities to be identified from a register of help sought by individuals, families, or communities affected.

Sun, Jul 20

Nelson Hospital accused of making 'ghost' appointments for patients

Nelson Hospital accused of making 'ghost' appointments for patients

The senior doctors union and Nurses Union have written to the Health and Disability Commissioner, Public Service Commission and Auditor-General over the issue.

Mon, Jul 14

"Complete rebuild" after Tasman homes and businesses hammered by repeated weather events. 

Key Nelson route remains shut as flood clean-up continues

Nelson Tasman region remains under a state of emergency after up to 200mm of rain fell in some areas over Friday night into Saturday morning.

Sun, Jul 13

'Where do you even start?': Tasman mayor says damage worse than last time

'Where do you even start?': Tasman mayor says damage worse than last time

With the worst of the wild weather easing overnight, clean up would begin on Saturday for many.

Sat, Jul 12

Officials took a helicopter flight over the affected area this afternoon.

Nelson Tasman 'devastated' by floods, landslips in west of Auckland

Tasman District mayor Tim King said there was a "lot more damage" than the June weather event, with some areas "badly impacted" last time now "absolutely devastated".

Sat, Jul 12

A swollen Motueka River pictured shortly before midday.

Full video: Officials in Nelson provide update after wild weather

Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery joins agencies speaking to media from Nelson airport after wild weather battered the region overnight.

Sat, Jul 12

Flooding in the Tasman District on Friday.

Red heavy rain warning issued for parts of Tasman

"Expect a further 80 to 120mm of rain on top of what has already fallen. Peak rates of 10 to 20 mm/h expected this afternoon and evening," MetService said.

Fri, Jul 11