Mayor’s column: Green light for hospital redevelopment
Government approval and funding in Budget ‘25 for the redevelopment of Nelson Hospital is momentous
‘Sneaky’ leak leads to $1800 water bill
An undetected leak has led to an $1800 water rates bill for an elderly Richmond couple, and they now
Brothers jump for cancer
Brothers Kayden and Cory Trusler have had no shortage of adventure during their young lives. Bungy
New lease to return ‘Kiwi camping’ to Maitai
A new lease has been signed for the Maitai Valley Camp and the company that’s taking over wants to s
Confident Driving Starts with Careful Kiwi Driving School
Teaching someone to drive—especially your own teenager—can be nerve-wracking. That constant foot hov
Renewed calls for rain radar
Nelson Mayor Nick Smith has renewed calls for a rain radar to be installed in the region after flash
Hogwart’s wizard brings characters to life
For one day, a Hogwart’s wizard was in charge of Māpua School last week, bringing favourite book cha
Colour Run bursts with fun
It was a good day at school for Nelson Intermediate students on Friday, who were heavily dusted in a
Flag furore – artwork sparks outrage again
An artistic invitation to “please walk” on the New Zealand flag is continuing to offend gallery visi
Nelson Hospital to get NZ-first temporary ward
Budget 2025 secured investment into Nelson Hospital, but the facility will also be the first in the
Nelson courthouse work complete
Work to address a potentially critical seismic risk at Nelson courthouse is now complete, and the bu
Appeal for information following house fire arrest
A 47-year-old man has been remanded in custody following a house fire in Nelson last week, and polic
Neudorf gets a new school to boost pupils
Robyn Parkes In 1870, Neudorf School was opened with a roll of approximately 41 children. Many of
Greenhouse project takes flight
A new greenhouse will soon be taking flight at a Stoke primary school thanks to a boost from Air New
A new school for the children of Hau area - Part 1
Robyn Parkes Distance from existing schools often lead to children missing out on an education, but
Flooding hits Nelson city
Workers on Vanguard St have used vehicles and cones to block the road to stop people driving through
Golden Bay’s Sika allured by sound
In celebration of this year’s 25th New Zealand Music Month, The Guardian is interviewing local music
Donations needed for revamped family store
After six weeks of renovation, the Salvation Army Family Store in Richmond has reopened and it now n
Can drive makes a dent in Motueka food insecurity
Riley Harrison was something of a form class hero when he arrived at school with 100 cans to add to
Why some are paying $9.99 a Kilo for feijoas
With feijoas spilling from roadside stalls and being given away freely on Facebook, it's easy to won
Bellyfull freezer needs a space to chill
Time is melting away to find a new home for a Bellyful Nelson upright freezer which annually preserv
Shedheads: Nelson’s funk-rock revolution
In celebration of this year’s 25th New Zealand Music Month, Nelson Weekly is interviewing local musi
News in brief
Books and beats Motueka High School hit the right note during their NZ Music Month concert at the M
Revolutionising the brew
It may look like something you’d sprinkle on your breakfast cereal, but a new hop product created in