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Surf club pushes ahead with Tahunanui building plans
The Nelson Surf Life Saving Club has welcomed a council decision for the club to own its new facility.

Injured paraglider airlifted to hospital
A paraglider has been injured after an aviation incident in Nelson.

Four people injured following Nelson boating accident
Three people taken to hospital in a moderate condition after private power boat collides with fixed marker.

Electrician loses licence after builder fatally shocked
Stephen Burton had already been sentenced to home detention and ordered to pay $150,000 reparation. A Nelson electrician has had his licence suspended for two years for "grossly negligent" work...

Swim club facing uncertain future due to ‘astronomical’ pool lane hire fees
Lane hire at Nelson South Swim Club climbed to $40.10 per hour this year, resulting in at least 20 kids dropping out of the club.

Cricket appeal for Saxton Oval works
Nelson’s chances of hosting T20 World Cup cricket matches in 2028 will be boosted by earlier improvements to Saxton Oval, councillors heard.

Tuatara released into sanctuary
A population of 56 tuatara are making a home inside their new 3.7-hectare mouse-free enclosure in the Brook Waimarama Sanctuary in Nelson.

Nelson Tasman Housing Trust builds six new houses to help meet 'very high' demand
'We are one of the many organisations working to make a difference,' director Carrie Mozena says.

Nelson mayor hits back at fluoride 'disinformation'
Nelson's mayor has hit back at "disinformation" being spread on social media about fluoride in the city's water.

Residential schools for disabled students failing children and their families, report finds
The report is based on Westbridge in Auckland, Halswell in Christchurch, and Salisbury in Nelson.

Woman dodges conviction for doctored bank statements in Nelson Family Court case
A woman doctored bank statements to hide her true financial position during proceedings over the division of relationship property.

Nelson swim club is close to sinking after council 's lane price hike
Keen swimmers are leaving the programme as costs surge.

Nelson police investigating theft of ute, quad bike, boat and trailer
The items were stolen from the roadside in an industrial area of the city on November 10.

Crown Observer unable to make it to Wellington for council meeting on first day of job
Travel disruptions from Nelson meant Lindsay McKenzie was unable to get to the capital in time.

‘Unbelievable feeling’: Kiwi teen rocks out with Pearl Jam
A 17-year-old from Nelson was brought on stage by Pearl Jam on Sunday, rocking out to ‘Rockin in the free world.’

Police inquiry after boy shaken as baby dies aged 9
North Yorkshire Police says it is investigating the cause of Bradley Nelson's death last month.

Softsource vBridge acquires TLC to form major IT group
Softsource vBridge has acquired The Laptop Company in a bid to form one of New Zealand's largest privately-owned IT groups, boosting service capabilities.

Dozens of tuatara to be released at Brook Waimarama Sanctuary in Nelson
It is the first mainland translocation of the reptiles in the top of the South Island.

Deficit and debt mar Nelson council’s year
The city’s annual report said the unfavourable financial results are largely the result of storm recovery and other rising costs, but there were some victories for the council regardless.

Council to explore water delivery with Buller and Tasman
Marlborough’s council will work with neighbouring councils to investigate its water service delivery, but Nelson won’t be part of the conversation.