All in the name of art
Minister for Arts Culture and Heritage Chris Finlayson celebrated artist Chris Finlayson's newly restored Aotearoa mural on Nelson's waterfront yesterday.Heat is on to cool climate
By NAOMI ARNOLD - The Nelson Mail
The world has a window of about six years to reduce its carbon dioxide emissions to avoid severe global consequences, a climate expert told Nelsonians last night.
Memorial service for shooting victim
Around 100 friends and family of Troy Minto, the 22 year-old Nelson man shot dead in Branford Park last Saturday, attended a memorial service in Nelson this afternoon.
Staff begin strike action
By SALLY KIDSON - The Nelson Mail
Nelson Marlborough District Health Board administration workers went on strike yesterday to draw attention to their low pay.
Three to stand trial
The Nelson Mail
Three men facing serious charges in relation to the death of a young Nelson man in a high-speed crash, when cars were allegedly racing, have been committed to stand trial.
Rural-urban blend a winner
A new residential housing project has scooped a prize at the Nelson Tasman Environment Awards.
Alcohol ban extended
The Nelson City Council has approved an extension to the alcohol ban at Tahunanui Reserve on Saturday, December 5, from 2pm for The Big Tahuna event.
Answering the $28m question
Baristas in national battle
Usshers in the lead after day one
Defending champion Richard Ussher is leading the field after the first day of the Genesis Energy Lake to Lighthouse race from Lake Waikaremoana to Wairoa.
Rally grants at stake
Leading Nelson rally drivers Kieran Hall and Ben Hunt have been rewarded for their outstanding efforts in the national rally championship.
Tyres the key to series win
Couple chase big payday
Record turnout as series starts
The Port Nelson Summer Sea Swim Series got under way on Thursday night with a record opening night turnout of 111 swimmers, although the competition proper doesn't start until next week.
Allied dangles carrot for investors
The tantalising prospect of a 100% capital return is once again being raised as the carrot to tempt Hanover debenture holders into voting for a new rescue deal.
Rich pickings for taxman as rich pay up
A blitz by the taxman on the nation's wealthiest people netted an extra $81 million in the past tax year.
Tainted directors not wanted
Are repo men toeing the line?
Hotchin: 'Nothing in it for me'
Hanover boss Mark Hotchin says he's still working hard for investors.
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Badges and sashes live on
The challenge was simple: Nelson Mail reporters were asked to try their hand at something they had always thought about giving a go.
Big fish out of the water
Paul Steere, head of New Zealand's largest salmon producer, New Zealand King Salmon, is stepping down - but not bowing out completely. KAREN CLARK reports.
The selling of the Rutherford option
On the parking beat
Big feet to follow
NAOMI ARNOLD traces the footsteps of Golden Bay's dinosaur discovery.
Bays Watch
Entertiment and events around the Nelson region, November 18-25.
Cloak and dagger
Suburban noir is the new noise around town. Naomi Arnold talks to the band responsible.
Deja Voodoo
Summer gig for 5000
International music menu
Nelson DJ Grant Smithies takes his dance parties out of the sitting room and into the kitchen.
Editorial: Court's stand on family violence
The Family Court is something of the poor cousin of the justice system.
Honour well deserved
The honours keep arriving for Nelson musician Richard Nunns – and they are deserved.
Dignity at the end?
Another overdue Australian apology
Where a whole lot of lolly is at stake
The number one Minties Moment on the Pascall website as of this morning came from Sharlene, and it goes like this: "It was a blind date and we went to the hot pools.
Should the Tasman Rugby Union consider taking legal action against the NZRU in order to save the Makos?
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A great day out in the garden
A garden in full bloom was the perfect setting for Sunday's garden party at Eyebright in Richmond.
Diwali celebrations
The Nelson School of Music rocked to a different tune on Sunday as 300 people took part in Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights.
Top of the South winning designs
Homes, restaurants and factories are celebrated in the Nelson Marlborough Architecture Awards.