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Diet guru reveals secrets

Rockstar nutritionist set for Nelson seminar

Dr Libby Weaver says she comes from "a place of caring for people's happiness", writes Naomi Arnold.
Dr Libby Weaver

'Quit' call after poll

The Maori ward poll result has fuelled calls from council opponents for the resignation of Mayor Aldo Miccio.

Arson suspected in house blaze

Champion Rd fire strap Security guards have been posted at the site of a suspicious fire that badly damaged a Richmond home on Saturday night.

Man sought on suspicion of burglary

Police are asking the public to be on the lookout for a man wanted in relation to several burglaries.

Focus on violent teen girls urged

A researcher says ignoring the increasing rate of violence among teenage girls is a concern.

Police seeking scooter in murder case

Police investigating the death of a Richmond woman are seeking a red moped motor scooter.

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War behind net curtains

Waimea Village looks like a peaceful haven, but a row over rents is turning nasty.

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Inbox: the week on the web

Adam Roberts takes a peek inside the Avengers' wardrobe.

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Brockie keen to make mark

Nelsonian Jeremy Brockie has signed a three-year deal with the Wellington Phoenix.

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Gym slips

Justine Jamieson's top tips to look trendy while working out.

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$50 voucher up for grabs

$50 voucher and gift to Nelson Beauty Therapy when you subscribe in May.

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Nelson newlyweds

More of your photos from recent weddings around the region.

Readers photo gallery
Readers' daily photo gallery

Stunning scenery and slices of life from around the Top of the South.

Top cop back from Afghan mission

Inspector Brian McGurk is back from Afghanistan after helping to rebuild the country's police.

Maori ward voted down

A Maori ward for Nelson city has been soundly rejected by voters.

Boat nets boy's wish to fish

City singles dismiss dating

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College trio rock talent show

Student buskers hit a high note at the weekend, rising from the streets to be crowned regional winners of the Smokefreerockquest.

College emerge victors over Waimea

Thomas Hill strap Nelson College gladly banked the points and moved on.

The Giants take a planking

As any able bodied seaman can tell you, pirates come in waves.

Marist return fighting fit

Suburbs finally play up to potential

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Hot shots of sports imagery

Split-second timing - it can be the difference between nailing the perfect sports photograph or leaving an event in a cold, angst-ridden sweat

Offering aid from the skies

Heli strap May is awareness month for New Zealand's rescue helicopters, and as the Nelson Mail is a sponsor of the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter, chief photographer Martin de Ruyter arranged to fly with the helicopter crew in response to emergency callouts.

Fun projects fuel Moa brewer

Dave Nicholls, head brewer of Moa Brewing, started our interview by discussing his dislike of brewer collaborations.

Delighting the senses

War behind net curtains

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Heroism, sacrifice and love

The ripple effect of one tragedy among millions in World War II had a big impact on the families of three Nelson men, but solace has finally been reached almost 70 years on, writes Tracy Neal.

Scripts' merit decides fate of new films

Dark shadows strap David Manning looks at two very different offerings showing in Nelson this week.

Gaudy 'GCB' good trashy fun

Alastair Paulin guides viewers through the mire of acronymed TV shows.

Marilyn Manson: Born Villain

Acting on emotions

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Warming to death core metal heroes

Nelson Mail reporter Emma Beer goes backstage for the smokefreerockquest regional finals at the Theatre Royal.

Ward seemed a long shot from start

The people have spoken. Well, yelled: they do not want a bar of the Nelson City Council's proposed Maori ward.

Home is where the heart is

Why is it that while New Zealand's housing stock continually improves, the problem of adequately housing the population worsens?

Changes a gamble for mayor

In need of recognition

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Another classroom battle on way

Improving teaching quality to raise student achievement is at the heart of Education Minister Hekia Parata's pre-Budget package.

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Mystery of ancient skulls

A French anthropologist and behavioural archaeologist will present an address in Nelson next week that shimmers with mystery and intrigue.

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Minuit plays Nelson

This Saturday, Ruth Carr and her Minuit bandmates, Paul Dodge and Ryan Beehre, play Elsewhere in Bridge St to raise funds for Nelson man Tony Bayard.

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Rediscovering the joy of music

Fleur Jackson's life so far reads like a varied music score, full of challenges, high notes and low notes. Anna Pearson reports.

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Newlyweds ' nesting impulse

Wellington couple Luke and Michaela Mills have created a nest together at Arthouse Architecture in Haven Rd.

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Remembering the fallen

Photos from Anzac Day ceremonies at Nelson, Motueka and Takaka

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Doggie day out

Scores of dogs and their owners gathered at Isel Park for the SPCA's 'Million Paws Walk'

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Nelson designers at WOW

The awards may have moved to Wellington, but the Nelson spirit still burns strong at WOW