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Concern an algae could damage the clearest lake in the world

An algae that causes a substance called lake snow has been found at lakes near Rotomairewhenua or Blue Lake.

Environment •Thu, Feb 2

Watch: RNZAF Orions final flight across South Island

The two aircraft were a part of the RNZAF's fleet of Orions and have been in service for nearly 60 years.

Defence •Tue, Jan 31

Large scrub fire blocks main highway between Nelson and Christchurch

Motorists have been asked to either delay their journeys or avoid the area.

Nelson •Mon, Jan 23

Volunteers to release 100 pakahā chicks at Cape Farewell ecosanctuary

They will be hand-fed and cared for by a team of trained volunteers for up to six weeks until they fledge

Animals •Sat, Jan 21

Concern as NZ town's boil water notice in place for 28 years

Tukurua near Golden Bay has been under a boil water notice since 1994.

Health •Tue, Jan 17

Man dies at Nelson's Tāhunanui Beach

Emergency services attempted to resuscitate the 43-year-old man before his death.

Nelson •Mon, Jan 16

Nelson police arrest man over December shooting

The arrest took place "without incident", Detective Senior Sergeant Lex Bruning said.

Crime And Justice •Fri, Jan 13

Nelson police searching for 'dangerous' Black Power member

Teina Jareau Haddon, 33, is wanted for arrest over a "serious" incident in Nelson on December 30.

Crime And Justice •Thu, Jan 12

Visitors urged to help stop algae spread at Nelson Lakes

DOC says the microscopic algae lindavia, which causes the mucus-like substance known as 'lake snow', was in the park's Lake Rotoiti and Lake Rotoroa.

Nelson •Thu, Jan 12

Unicorn sculpture stolen from storm-damaged Nelson home

The unicorn is a replica of the figurehead on the HMS Unicorn – one of the oldest still-floating ships in the world.

Nelson •Wed, Jan 11

UB40 Nelson concert made R18 just hours before show

In a Facebook post, organisers Neptune Entertainment blamed the last-minute restriction on an oversight with their liquor license.

Music •Fri, Jan 6

Weather: More rain to lash Coromandel, BOP; Taranaki in firing line

MetService says the country is looking at "generally quite wet" weather today, with rain on and off for both islands.

Weather News •Fri, Jan 6

Weather: Coromandel, BOP, 'exposed' parts of south to be worst-hit

Today's weather is being described as "a wet one for pretty much the whole country".

Weather News •Thu, Jan 5

Coastal rowing brings Olympic champ out of retirement

The idea of getting a shot at the Commonwealth Games was enough to get Tokyo gold medallist Michael Brake back in a rowing boat.

Commonwealth Games •Thu, Jan 5

Marge the missing water dragon found after two months

Natureland Wildlife Trust in Nelson announced the reptile's return home on social media, thanking the community for their support.

Animals •Wed, Jan 4

Man found seriously injured in Nelson, investigation underway

Police were called about 11.20pm to St Vincent Street where the man had been found with what appeared to be a gunshot wound.

Crime And Justice •December 31, 2022

Police seeking sightings of Nelson woman missing for 5 days

She was last seen wearing an orange dress and blue jeans.

Nelson •December 25, 2022

Lawyer Sue Grey sorry after being held in custody for 'disruptive behaviour'

A Nelson judge called into question her professional conduct as a lawyer and said he would be referring a recording of the morning's events to the Law Society.

Nelson •December 13, 2022

Police disclose 'suspicious item' which closed Nelson streets

The "suspicious item" saw a number of streets forced to close on Wednesday afternoon.

Nelson •December 9, 2022

Meet the man carving a taonga for every child in state care

Timoti Moran has gifted nearly 300 pounamu so far - but he aims to give many more.

Te Ao Maori •December 9, 2022

Nelson

Latest Stories

Concern an algae could damage the clearest lake in the world

Watch: RNZAF Orions final flight across South Island

Large scrub fire blocks main highway between Nelson and Christchurch

Volunteers to release 100 pakahā chicks at Cape Farewell ecosanctuary

Concern as NZ town's boil water notice in place for 28 years

Man dies at Nelson's Tāhunanui Beach

Nelson police arrest man over December shooting

Nelson police searching for 'dangerous' Black Power member

Visitors urged to help stop algae spread at Nelson Lakes

Unicorn sculpture stolen from storm-damaged Nelson home

UB40 Nelson concert made R18 just hours before show

Weather: More rain to lash Coromandel, BOP; Taranaki in firing line

Weather: Coromandel, BOP, 'exposed' parts of south to be worst-hit

Coastal rowing brings Olympic champ out of retirement

Marge the missing water dragon found after two months

Man found seriously injured in Nelson, investigation underway

Police seeking sightings of Nelson woman missing for 5 days

Lawyer Sue Grey sorry after being held in custody for 'disruptive behaviour'

Police disclose 'suspicious item' which closed Nelson streets

Meet the man carving a taonga for every child in state care

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