Nelson flair in rap parodies
Nelson might not have the gangsta reputation of Detroit or New York, but that hasn't stopped high school student Paul Williams bursting on to the rap scene.$41.5m dam for Lee Valley
By ALICE COWDREY - The Nelson Mail
The committee behind the Lee Valley dam project has expressed preference for the biggest and most expensive dam model, which comes with a price tag of $41.5 million.
D'Urville oil prospector faces opposition
By SALLY KIDSON - The Nelson Mail
A Nelson-based environmental group is taking on a multimillion-dollar oil exploration company wanting to explore for oil southwest of D'Urville Island, arguing a blowout in that area could devastate the sensitive marine area.
Search yields no clues
By LAURA BASHAM - The Nelson Mail
The mother of missing Nelson man Leo Lipp-Neighbours says it will take a miracle for him to turn up.
Stop work, retirement village told by council
Work has stalled on the final stage of the multimillion-dollar Ernest Rutherford Retirement Village in Stoke due to a dispute with Nelson City Council which is now threatening more than a dozen jobs.
Heart riders on way to bluff
Nelson Mayor Kerry Marshall offered some encouraging words and simple road safety advice before blowing a hooter to send 40 bikers on the next leg of the Great Ride for Heart.
'Housing shortage' possible
Nelson is headed towards an "extreme housing shortage," according to Nelson Property Investors Association secretary Glenn Morris, who is critical of proposed tax reforms for property owners.
Stage set for outdoor concert
MP's job for Nelson youth
Veteran signs up for Makos
The Tasman Makos rugby team playing roster increased by one with confirmation that back Blair Cook has signed for the 2010 season.
Venezuela widens Grant's coaching horizons
Marty Grant's already colourful softball career has taken another exotic twist after being named last week as assistant coach of the Venezuelan women's team.
Injury blow for winger
Training reaps Hawaii reward
Quality competition at Open
The ideal weather conditions matched the impressive standard of play during Saturday's fifth Port Nelson Tasman Open beach volleyball championships at Tahunanui.
Renaissance breaches bank loan
Renaissance Corporation says it has breached one of the terms of its bank loans and its new CEO is conducting a full review of the technology product distributor and retailer's operations.
Toyota apologises as Prius recalled
Toyota says it is recalling about 437,000 Prius and other hybrid vehicles worldwide to fix brake problems - the latest in a string of embarrassing safety lapses at the world's largest automaker.
Dollar halts downward slide
Retailers warned over small print
Dairy cow numbers soar
Sheep numbers have continued to fall, dairy cow numbers are rising and grain crops increased markedly, latest agricultural production figures show.
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The iron couple
The world's toughest sporting challenges are a way of life for Nelson couple Richard and Elina Ussher.
Helping with hope
Naomi Arnold meets a Nelson man who travelled to tsunami ravaged Samoa to help in the relief effort.
Spiralling through the sky
'Christmas fairy' helps grant wishes
A win for Victory
Victory has been named community of the year. Geoff Collett looks at its recent transformation.
Flavours of the world at Kai Festival
Another tasty event will mark Waitangi Day in Nelson.
Ceroc stars set to dance off
Ceroc dancers from all over New Zealand are set to dance their socks off during the third annual Summer Ceroc Weekender, starting at the Suburban Club in Nelson on February 6.
Busk a move
Music and flavours of Jamaica return to Nelson
Seventh heaven
Tiki Taane is just one of the artists set to rock the Trafalgar Centre at Summer Seven.
A fair compromise
Without doubt, the police often face traumatic and dangerous situations. Even in comparatively quiet Nelson, beat constables must be ever mindful that apparently routine callouts can go wrong.
Sevens fair game
Anyone still smarting over Wellington's poaching of the World of WearableArt Awards show will be sporting a huge grin at news that the capital might have to fight in order to keep "its" leg of the international Sevens tournament. The Wellington City Council has, rather cheekily, attempted to strike a deal for permanent rights to host the tournament with the New Zealand Rugby Union. Showing rare wisdom, the NZRU has turned the council down, preferring a regular tendering process.
A Victory that we can all share in
Growing cool on IPCC
Regret is not enough
It is to be hoped that British politician Godfrey Bloom spoke only for himself when he congratulated France for sinking the Rainbow Warrior in Auckland Harbour.
Golden Bay Mardi Gras
A colourful parade danced up and down Takaka's Commercial St in perfect weather for this year's Mardi Gras.
Waitangi Day Kai Festival
Thousands of Nelsonians gathered at Whakatu Marae to sample foods from around the world.
Tapawera Show
The Tapawera Show on January 23 was a chance for the community to get together and for visitors to enjoy the rural experience.
113th Golden Bay A&P Show
More than 2000 people flocked to the Golden Bay Recreation Park for this year's A&P show.
Richmond Mall Fashion in the Field
Contestants were dressed to impress at the Fashion in the Field show at Richmond Park.
Summer Six in Pix
Over 6000 music lovers gathered at Saxton Oval as some of New Zealand's top musicians performed at the Summer Six concert