Appleby truffle is black gold
'It's like having gold in the kitchen'
Mining granted access
12:43pm Conservation Minister Nick Smith has approved open-cast mining on the Denniston Plateau.
Nelson woman on tornado alert
1:00pm A Nelson mother has been on tornado watch in Texas since 24 people were killed on Monday.
No relief in life of chronic pain
A Nelson woman suffering from what has been dubbed "the suicide disease" wants to find other people with her condition.
House renovation reveals treasures
1:00pm Even as a 1920s home in Nelson's Nile St becomes more modern, it reveals hidden treasures.
City's motto lacks creative touch
OPINION: A Nelson businessman thinks it's time the city had a discussion about its branding and wants to see the back of the 'Live the Day' motto.
Dairy refuses to help injured cyclist
No relief in life of chronic pain
Marlborough surgeon under investigation resigns
City's motto lacks the creative touch
Parents applaud U-turn after 'year of hell'
The wrong way to use your head
Brumbies halfback confirmed for Makos
Money hungry Stones caught short
U-turn stuns, delights Salisbury
Car flipped, driver trapped in Stoke crash
Historic Maori taiaha taken
An historic wooden taiaha given by iwi to Nelson's first Anglican Bishop has been stolen from Nelson's Christ Church Cathedral.
Aerators first step to fix odour
A solution to the problem of smelly oxidation ponds in north Nelson is under way.
Ministry jobs down in Nelson
Joy over secret colony
Pigs live without constraints
His current life is a far cry from working as a design engineer for computer giant IBM but Melvyn Goodall is as happy as one of his free range pigs wallowing in mud.
Contract glitch good for Makos
Robbie Malneek should be playing rugby in France. Instead, he's now preparing for his eighth straight season with the Tasman Makos and extending his record 73 appearances for the union.
Dagg returns for blockbuster
Israel Dagg has been flung a lifeline but Robbie Fruean has sunk from view.
Rising star in NZ squad
Batsmen letting the bowlers down
New mentor has eyes on the cup
Garry MacDonald knows first-hand the significant role Nelson has played in New Zealand minor association Hawke Cup cricket history.
Spreading the raw food message
Who's behind the raw food fad? Golden Bay mother Sarah Tarrylea introduces Naomi Arnold to her family's way of living life raw.
Child abuse crusade
Teresa O'Connor backgrounds a Nelson initiative aimed at helping people identify the neglect and abuse of children.
Moutere ICON expands gallery space
Cooks connection
Young artists lend a hand in new book
Self-publishing a book is commonplace today, but having children illustrate it is quite unique.
Game review : Star Trek
Although not a direct adaptation of the Into Darkness movie, Star Trek is an attempt to bring J J Abrams' re-imagined universe to consoles.
(Email) Chain of Moans - Episode 8
As the show with the kinkiest leeches on television continues, Nelson Mail reporters and bloggers Sarah Dunn and Adam Roberts continue their discussions about the land of Westeros.
Milking miseries for a good laugh
Star Trek reboot on target
Film will leave viewers reeling
On many levels Spring Breakers is repugnant, lurid, decadent and pervy rubbish while on others it's not an entirely uninteresting film.
A 'special haven' atmosphere at risk
The Government's decision to keep Salisbury school open is extraordinary for several reasons.
A duty of care to put things right
It should not have taken a father's dogged persistence to uncover the abuse of his severely disabled son.
Murals realistic way to attract tourists
Financial footing key to housing plan
The dangers of tolerating heavy drinking
How many times have we heard it before? A warning from a coroner about society's tolerance of a heavy drinking culture.
Plan for free CBD WiFi
Mayor Aldo Miccio wants to introduce free WiFi to central Nelson in time for the tourism season.
Airport slammed
Nelson Airport is the region's' biggest "under-achieving asset", councillors have heard.
Derby girls launch gear
Nelson cafe shuts up shop
Toy store sells drug-dealing game
An adult card game which lets players pretend to be cannabis-dealing kingpins is being sold at Toyworld Nelson.
New life arrrives with little notice
Their little girl was perfect, still curled from the womb, with a squall that rasped huskily in the top ranges and fingernails no thicker than skin. She had come, seemingly, from nowhere.
Nelson's best fruit and veges
Feijoa jam on my toast this morning, feijoa chutney and cheese sandwiches for lunch, feijoa muffins for afternoon tea, Yes, it is late autumn and fruit in Nelson is bountiful.
Reclaiming Bridge St
Shallow pleasures
Money hungry Stones caught short
As fans baulk at preposterous prices on their latest tour, is the Rolling Stones' juggernaut finally running out of steam?
Tour party offers best beer stops
It's only mid-May, we are finally home from a few too many trips to San Diego, and yet we find ourselves fantasising about where else we could be drinking beer.
Sprout heaven
Even though I know they're good for me, I've never been much of a cabbage girl.
Making choices early gives room to move
Rata Room run with relish
Going nuts for health
Walnuts - healthy, versatile, and freshly available right now. Who wouldn't be nutty about the fruits of these ancient trees?
Honour for 'dog whisperer'
You can tell by the look in animals’ eyes that they trust John Bergman. (Or at least recognise that he knows damn well what they are thinking.)
Spreading the raw food message
Who's behind the raw food fad? Golden Bay mother Sarah Tarrylea introduces Naomi Arnold to her family's way of living life raw.
Hairdresser is back after attack
Derby girls launch gear
Pioneer's creative drive
Mirek Smisek was one of New Zealand's leading pioneer studio potters. He lived in Nelson from 1952-68, starting off at the then Nelson Brick and Pipe Company.
Richards to push fun in mayoral bid
Jester House owner Steve Richards is the latest to toss his hat in the TDC mayoral ring.
Candidate keen on moneyless future
St Arnaud farmer Richard Osmaston is pushing his crusade for a moneyless economy by standing for mayor of Nelson.
Skills, experience key for council
Teen hopes to shake up council
Election notebook
Nelson-Tasman residents will go to the polls later this year, voting in local body elections closing October 12. Until then, this blog will act as a frequently-updated resource for voters.
Richmond flooding addressed
Funding for upgrading stormwater systems around Richmond will be added to the Tasman District Council's annual plan for 2013-2014 after a torrent of public submissions following last month's catastrophic flooding.
Church gives back
There was such a thing as a free lunch as well as a free haircut, firewood, clothing and just about everything else at Hopefest's Big Share Fair held at the Hope Community Church.
Rosy outlook for growers
Hard work paid back with love
Lights, camera, action
From 7pm on Friday till 7pm on Sunday at least 40 Nelsonians will be taking part in 48 Hours, a nationwide film-making contest that prides itself on keeping its contestants in the dark right up until when the starter's gun fires.
Reclaiming Bridge St
On Tuesday, something had changed at the dark end of Bridge St - a couple of retailers had dawdled outside their shops to interact with passers-by.
Nelson architecture slated
New Zealand's 'concrete slab' architecture is shabby, says Nelson bed and breakfast accommodation owner David Los.
Local funding for artists
Katie Walker starts a series demystifying the role of Arts Council Nelson, explaining who is eligible for funding support and why the whole community benefits.
Nelson's best fruit and veges
Feijoa jam on my toast this morning, feijoa chutney and cheese sandwiches for lunch, feijoa muffins for afternoon tea, Yes, it is late autumn and fruit in Nelson is bountiful.
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