Future of NZ's schools for students with high needs remains in limbo

Future of NZ's schools for students with high needs remains in limbo

Last year the United Nations recommended the Government close the three Residential Specialist Schools, but neither Labour or National will say what the future for the schools holds.

Tue, Sep 19

Coroner's findings shed light on Picton horror crash that killed 7

Coroner's findings shed light on Picton horror crash that killed 7

The horror crash took place on SH1 between Picton and Blenheim last year, taking the lives of seven people in one extended family.

Wed, Sep 6

New online tool reveals 25 years of property disaster claims

New online tool reveals 25 years of property disaster claims

A storm-hit resident said it was a good move, even though some property owners might not like it.

Tue, Aug 29

One of NZ's great walks set to reopen 18 months after storm

One of NZ's great walks set to reopen 18 months after storm

Residents of a remote West Coast town are ready to celebrate.

Sat, Aug 26

Māori landowners in Nelson say $1b lost by Crown's broken promise

Māori landowners in Nelson say $1b lost by Crown's broken promise

A hearing started in the High Court in Wellington this week about the Nelson Tenths, the country's oldest property claim.

Sat, Aug 19

Historic Nelson Tenths property claim heads back to court

Historic Nelson Tenths property claim heads back to court

The dispute centres on a deal with Māori landowners in the 1840s to purchase 150,000 acres of land.

Sun, Aug 13

'Controversial' new housing plan proposes 6-storey Nelson buildings

'Controversial' new housing plan proposes 6-storey Nelson buildings

Nelson mayor Nick Smith said the proposed changes are "absolutely essential if we are to improve housing affordability".

Thu, Aug 10

Mixed reaction to Govt’s transformative plan for fishing industry

Mixed reaction to Govt’s transformative plan for fishing industry

The key objectives are a balance between looking after our oceans and ensuring a sustainable seafood sector.

Mon, Aug 7

Clean-up of contaminated Nelson beach could cost millions - mayor

Clean-up of contaminated Nelson beach could cost millions - mayor

Testing has found sawdust and wood pieces dumped in the 1960s is polluting Tāhunanui Beach with toxins like arsenic.

Fri, Aug 4

July 2023
Nelson mum frustrated by delays as court system faces backlog

Nelson mum frustrated by delays as court system faces backlog

Her teenage son witnessed a crime in late 2021 which the family reported to police - but the jury trial won't take place until at least next year.

Sat, Jul 22

Te reo org on shoestring budget fundraising with Matariki calendar

Te reo org on shoestring budget fundraising with Matariki calendar

Te Ataarangi ki Te Tauihu o Te Waka ā Maui receives little government funding, so it's using Matariki to keep the mahi going.

Mon, Jul 17

Sunday: Our child is different and we want to make that normal

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Sunday: Our child is different and we want to make that normal

When 1News reporter Jessica Roden went for a pregnancy ultrasound, her life changed. She shares her experience raising a child with a disability.

Sun, Jul 16

Thousands brave chilly weather to see Nelson light festival

Thousands brave chilly weather to see Nelson light festival

With 40 installations, Te Ramaroa has been described as massive.

Mon, Jul 3

June 2023
Marlborough Sounds residents unhappy over $160m road repair plan

Marlborough Sounds residents unhappy over $160m road repair plan

Some residents are urging the council to reconsider a plan which would see their storm battered road only receive emergency repairs.

Sun, Jun 25

'Random' group of Kiwis caught protesters who lit Parliament fires

'Random' group of Kiwis caught protesters who lit Parliament fires

A man who set one of the fires was sentenced today after a group of anonymous Kiwis took it upon themselves to track him down.

Mon, Jun 19

Marlborough Sounds road repairs will cost $160m, take years

Marlborough Sounds road repairs will cost $160m, take years

Marlborough District Council today released a review by engineering firm Stantec about the future of the Marlborough Sounds roads after storms in 2021 and 2022.

Fri, Jun 16

Decision day looms for Marlborough Sounds storm-battered roads

Decision day looms for Marlborough Sounds storm-battered roads

A study looking at the sustainability of the area's roading network was commissioned after two storms in the last two years.

Mon, Jun 12

Rebuild of Nelson's hospital delayed by at least six months

Rebuild of Nelson's hospital delayed by at least six months

Nelson Mayor Nick Smith is frustrated and asking health authorities to appear before the council.

Fri, Jun 2

May 2023
Waimea Dam starts filling after cost blowout, delays

Waimea Dam starts filling after cost blowout, delays

"It's a bloody great milestone to reach," Tasman Mayor Tim King says.

Tue, May 30

Calls for dogs to be kept on leash after penguin attacks in Tasman

Calls for dogs to be kept on leash after penguin attacks in Tasman

It’s thought nine have been killed by dogs there since October.

Fri, May 26

Nelson Council wants Govt help to pay for storm damage

Nelson Council wants Govt help to pay for storm damage

The region was battered by a storm last year that left 33 properties damaged, which will cost an average $1 million to fix.

Mon, May 15

First look at Blenheim's new $20 million library and art gallery

First look at Blenheim's new $20 million library and art gallery

It's hoped the opening will help revitalise the central business district.

Thu, May 11

April 2023
Marlborough Sounds homeowners pay to remove logs that destroyed properties

Marlborough Sounds homeowners pay to remove logs that destroyed properties

The homes in South East Bay were annihilated in last year's August storm.

Sat, Apr 22

Researchers warn NZ's lakes will take generations to restore

Researchers warn NZ's lakes will take generations to restore

However, they say it is not too late to turn things around.

Mon, Apr 17

Forty-five per cent of NZ's lakes in 'poor' or worse health - study

Forty-five per cent of NZ's lakes in 'poor' or worse health - study

Previously, fewer than 5% of lakes were regularly monitored, a researcher says.

Sun, Apr 16