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Storm-related sediment poses “a major problem” for the health of estuaries and waterways in Nelson, say city council staff. Contaminants such as E coli continued to be an issue, while…

Surrounded by empty retail spaces, Raf Sirri’s Italian restaurant Babagatto has become an island in Nelson’s Morrison Square. In June, Sirri and his neighbours learned they would have to move…

Lawyer Sarah Moon was on a traditional career path when a chat with a friend led to a change in direction. Moon had been at Nelson law firm Pitt &…

Five years after it was first lodged, a plan change allowing housing development in the Kākā Valley is set to be adopted. This week, the Environment Court issued its final…

The riders are getting revved up, the bike decorations are being prepared and the toys are being wrapped for the Ulysses Club Toy Run. More than 200 motorbike riders are…

Twenty-five years ago, Richard Carruthers felt there weren’t enough opportunities for young Nelson actors to appear centre stage. So he created his own theatre company to foster young talent. Now,…

Powered by tea, biscuits and expertise, a volunteer team is hard at work restoring a distinctive aircraft. The Merchant Buccaneer, a 1953 Bristol Freighter, has been a fixture at Founder’s…

Almost a century-and-a-half after armed troops invaded Parihaka, Whakatū’s connection to the Taranaki township made famous by prophet and leader Te Whiti-o-Rongomai is growing. On Tuesday, about 200 gathered in…

There were tears and exclamations as tenants walked through six warm, dry new properties set to become their homes. More than 50 people attended a ceremony on Monday morning marking…

It was a weekend of sun, sea and cider that showed off Nelson at its colourful best. On Friday night, the Nelson Arts Festival Mask Parade wound through city streets…