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“We think that this city has arrived at such a stage of prosperity and importance, that only a daily paper can properly express its varied requirements.” So said the Nelson…

The Nelson leg of the Weet-bix Tryathlon took place at Tāhunanui Beach on Sunday, with more than 1000 young athletes giving it their all and their parental support crew cheering…

Vulnerable women struggling to find secure housing will have a place to go to for help thanks to a Nelson City Council grant. The council has announced a $100,260 grant…

Swapping large US cities for small town New Zealand has meant sacrifices for New Yorker Maryam Zadeh, but she’s lived to tell the tales and will be sharing them next…

The economic recovery in Nelson-Tasman is starting to gain momentum, a new report has found. Infometric’s December 2025 quarterly economic monitor for the region shows signs of recovery, with economic activity…

A show with high energy dance numbers and spectacular special effects Matilda the Musical is not to be missed, says president of Nelson Musical Theatre Hugh Neill. With a local cast of…

Pauly Kauri’s 15-year-old son talked him into it. The Ashburton meat worker had not been planning to take part in the Z Manu World Champs qualifiers in Nelson at the…

The Nelson Surf Life Saving Club are warning the public to always check conditions before heading out on the water after they attended several incidents over the weekend. The club’s…

Nelson City Council will honour 13 residents throughout the year as part of a new civic awards scheme. At a council meeting on Thursday, councillors voted to establish the new…

Tuesday mornings are "sacred" for a close-knit group of people in Nelson. They meet at a yoga class then head to a local eatery in town. The weekly ritual offers far…