The Nelson and Tasman councils voted to retain a Maori ward, triggering a referendum next year, and ACT leader David Seymour held a disrupted public meeting. Read...

The wards have proven their worth, one councillor says: `Let`s be honest here whanau, the system we have had for the last 150 years has not worked for Maori`. Read...

A binding referendum will be held alongside the election on whether to keep the Maori ward seat. Read...

A man who printed fake $100 and $50 notes has been sentenced to prison. Read...

The Nelson College first XV has been a dominant force in South Island schoolboy rugby in recent years, and now take a shot at national glory. Read...

After being denied service at a Super Liquor, a Nelson man took a hammer to the store. Read...

Nelson dog owners are ready to give back to a woman who “affects every aspect of dog life” in the area. Read...

Police have arrested the 36-year-old after finding stolen property such as vehicles and electronics while executing search warrants. Read...

A lack of design could lead to poor quality housing, a Nelson City Council panel has been warned. Read...

With organisers gearing up to celebrate the 30th year of the festival’s running, a number of artists and authors who have previously appeared will be welcomed back to Whakatu. Read...