BusinessNelson fraudster jailed for six yearsA Nelson fraudster who police say stole $500,000 from clients of his investment advisory business has been has been jailed for six years and nine months17 Dec 12:30 AM
BDBDBusinessCourt rejects claim in Canterbury caseThe High Court in Nelson has turned down a US$3.4 million ($4.35 million) claim by Islamic investment firm Kuwait Finance House11 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice hunt for naked manA naked man being hunted by Nelson police for performing an indecent act last week may have attended a touch rugby game in the town.11 Dec 02:23 AM
New ZealandNelson police hunt naked manPolice are hunting for a naked man who approached a school student, allegedly performed an indecent act, then ran away.09 Dec 01:31 AM
New ZealandTheft of Christmas meat 'a low blow'Holiday dinners could be put on hold after of a large number of Christmas hams, salamis and steaks were stolen from a Nelson butcher, police say.08 Dec 05:20 AM
New ZealandNZ's first human trafficking trialA trial for the first people in New Zealand to be charged with people-trafficking will involve witnesses flying from India to give evidence.27 Nov 03:25 AM
TravelNelson/Tasman: Taste the top o' the southNelson is host to a bike path that meanders through beautiful countryside.20 Oct 08:30 PM
ManufacturingFish oil maker lifts salesSeaDragon, which manufactures fish oil for health supplements, boosted first-half sales 17 per cent after securing supply of raw material to help bolster production, and has building consents for its new refining plant worth $7.5 million.08 Oct 04:00 PM
TravelKia ora: TakakaTakaka has a bustling arts scene and pretty scenery, writes Elisabeth Easther.02 Oct 08:30 PM
Small BusinessSuccess: Pic's spreads across the ditchPic's Really Good Peanut Butter made in Nelson will be on the shelves of 700 Coles stores in Australia. It's official: Kiwis prefer to slather their toast with locally made peanut butter. Pic Picot, the founder of Pic's Really Good Peanut Butter, says...11 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFatal car crash near NelsonOne person died in a crash between Nelson and Murchison this morning.10 Sep 09:26 PM
LifestyleReality bites on television trailNew Zealand's best produce is world class and a first-rate reason to travel, writes Nadia Lim.04 Sep 02:00 AM
New ZealandKiwi dies on commercial fishing trawlerA Nelson man has died after being struck by a wire on a commercial fishing vessel on the Pacific Ocean.27 Aug 08:07 AM
EmploymentRobotic aim for forestry safetyMachines which fell trees under remote control by operators standing at safe distances are being hailed as important new tools and a world first for reducing deaths and injuries in forests.10 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandTributes to teen who died in cathedral fallA school has paid tribute to a former student and popular Nelson teen who died after falling through the roof of a cathedral in Wellington.28 Jul 04:34 AM
New ZealandEpsom to Northland, money mattersThe highest earning households in New Zealand are in the electorate the Prime Minister lives in, according to Census figures.26 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandCannabis cupcakes blamed for failed testA construction worker who claims to have failed a workplace drug test due to eating cupcakes he did not realise were laced with cannabis has failed to have his job reinstated.24 Jun 07:30 AM