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Sandwich board sign ban hard to swallow for businesses
A plan to ban sandwich boards from Nelson footpaths has sparked debate: businesses say they contribute to sales, but disability representatives say they're a hazard and reduce access.

New Nelson building step towards city revitalisation
Tinline Property has unveiled its plans for 55 Bridge St, with Westpac moving in.

Tastes of Palestine to help children in Gaza
The Gaza Bazaar at the Victory Community Centre in Nelson on Saturday will help raise money for children suffering in the war.

Four sentenced in Nelson after family kidnapped over $200k of missing meth, one tortured
The victim's toes were squeezed so hard with pliers, he feared they would "pop off".

Seven more storm-hit homes in Nelson bought out by council
Nelson City Council has offered to buy out seven more homes deemed unsafe to live in after the August 2022 storm, in a cost-sharing deal with the Government.

Kainga Ora hits pause on two Nelson sites
The plan to build 60 housing units on two city fringe sites has stalled while the housing provider looks at finances.

Tickets selling fast for Taranaki Airs playoff game on Wednesday
Less than 500 tickets are left to the Taranaki Airs playoff game against Nelson Giants on Wednesday night.

Number of exotic mosquitoes found in Nelson grows
The count of trapped London Underground mosquitoes at Port Nelson has grown to 115.

Nelson property prices overtake Wellington
It could be a blip, but Nelson is currently the third most expensive place in the country to buy a home.

Warning GP fees likely to rise in Nelson-Tasman
General practice organisations say they need an increase in government funding of at least 14%.

Nelson wants to ban sandwich boards, and the �dead� CBD is not happy
Competition from online shops like Temu mean business is tough, and sandwich boards help draw customers in, retailers say.

Men sentenced for �vicious, violent� assault
Two friends were socialising in central Nelson when they were assaulted in a �brutal� attack.

Crash closes highway between Nelson and Marlborough
A police spokesperson says traffic management is in place following a crash on State Highway 6 in Marlborough on Monday afternoon.

Police seek people who set off flare in Nelson
Witnesses described seeing a small dinghy in the area with two people on board on Sunday night.

International cricket confirmed for Nelson this summer
For the second summer in a row Nelson will host three international cricket matches.

Stolen in Nelson, found in Timaru
A car stolen in Nelson was found, with extensive modifications, outside an address in Timaru more than a month later.

Council contractors facing increasing abuse
Council contractors fixing a burst water main in Nelson were abused by members of the public.

Seven more storm-hit homes in Nelson bought out by council
One of the homeowners say the news is a relief although it is sad to leave a home of 19 years behind.

Nelson lawyer becomes King�s Counsel
Sally Gepp has spent years fighting for environmental causes. Now she�s been honoured for her work.

Nelson City Council recommends changes to controversial high density plan
Nelson City Council has recommended changes for a hearing panel to consider later this year.

Plan to allow six-storey buildings in question
A plan to allow buildings of up to six storeys in Nelson could be in question as planners recommend scrapping high density zones.