Latest from Nelson

Panelbeating business fined after explosion

A panelbeating business has been fined $15,000 for spray-painting in an unsafe way that could have caused an explosion and serious health issues.

Hefty $50,000 fine for logging factory

A logging factory in Nelson has been fined over $50,000 after one of its workers was injured while trying to clear a log jam on a conveyor belt by hand.

Nelson scrub fire caught just in time

Rapid action by firefighters in Nelson this afternoon saved a plantation on an inner city hillside, from serious damage.

Who makes call on fluoridated water?

Peter Dunne spoke on the issue on NewstalkZB this morning, the United Future leader was cautiously in favour of fluoride.

Quake shakes parts of South Island

An earthquake close to a small Alpine village in the Awatere Valley has been felt in Nelson, Marlborough and Christchurch this morning.

Man accused of pointing an air gun at a bar

A man accused of pointing an air gun at a bar patron was arrested last night after being found with a pistol, tomahawk and cannabis.

Carer, gardener in dead patient's room

A rest home worker who was dismissed after being caught with a gardener in a dead resident's room has been awarded more than $28,000 in compensation.

No foul play in Nelson car fire

Police say there was no foul play to a car fire near Nelson in which a person was dead.

Nelson police recover burnt out car

Police have recovered a car in which a person died after it went down a bank and was engulfed in flames.

Nelson: Brewing dynasty is hops mad

A family with 150 years of brewing history boosts Nelson's craft-beer capital claim, writes Justin Henehan.

Stranded pilot whales refloated

Sixty whales from a stranded pod of almost 200 have been successfully refloated near Nelson.

Whales catch high-tide escape

There was hope for 64 stranded pilot whales last night when they were finally helped on their way to the safety of deeper water.

Euthanasia may be considered

Around 100 volunteers are working frantically to save what is left of a pod of stranded pilot whales near Nelson this morning.

Plan to aid stranded pod

More stranded pilot whales are expected to die as weather conditions and nightfall hamper efforts to save 174 pilot whales that ran into trouble today.

Man arrested after tourist beaten and robbed

Tourist beaten and robbed in Nelson

A German tourist was attacked from behind and robbed of his bag, wallet and passport in Nelson early this morning,

Men arrested over tomahawk attack

Two men have been arrested over a tomahawk attack in Stoke yesterday.

Man dies from 'unexplained injuries'

Man was taken to Nelson Hospital early yesterday morning with a severe leg wound.