Steps to annul pokies consent
Anti-pokie activists have begun legal moves to stop nine machines going into the new Brewers Bar at Victory Square.Number of P labs causes concern
The police have found five clandestine methamphetamine laboratories in the Tasman police district so far this year, the same number of labs discovered in Auckland city.
Traces of drug in boy's hair
A 10-year-old boy living at a Wakefield house where his mother was manufacturing methamphetamine was exposed to the drug and had traces of it in his hair.
Group talks of injunction over car park
Five Nelson city councillors fighting the Montgomery Square car park redevelopment plans say there's growing community support for a High Court injunction.
Met Service issues weather warning
Nelson
Strong winds, low temperatures, hail and snow have for been forecast for many parts of the country on Friday, although the Nelson-Tasman region should avoid the worst of the outbreak.
Board will not bail out rest home
The Nelson Marlborough District Health Board will not bail out Golden Bay's only rest home, despite calls from Labour and Green MPs for it to step in and save it from closure.
Backdown results in consultation
Hope resident Murray Kerr is pleased the Tasman District Council is initiating a public consultation process on the future of the controversial Maitai Lodge on Hope Domain but he isn't counting his chickens yet.
Gallery calls for report on tree
Council's pokie vote a close one
National title lost for South Island
The Lotto national premier secondary schoolgirls football title will be heading north this year.
Nayland face Mt Albert Grammar in semi
Nayland College scored a 1-0 win over Christchurch Boys' High School yesterday to advance to the semifinals of the Lotto premier national secondary schoolboys football tournament.
Waimea College the southern side to beat
WildCoaster attracts all
Nelson College advance to semi
Nelson College remain in the title hunt after a convincing 5-0 win over Bethlehem College secured them a semifinal berth at the India Shield secondary schoolboys hockey tournament in Nelson.
See the good for the trees
The much maligned Emissions Trading Scheme can provide even the owners of small forest blocks with a bonus return, if they make the effort to find out, as Peter Watson reports.
Life lights up stark scene
An image of a common sparrow waiting out winter in Washbourn Gardens, in Richmond, is this month's winner of Nelson Mail garden photo competition
Building a future
Living the green dream
Lambing off to bright start
A sunny, warm start to lambing has put a smile on Sue Parkes' face.
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African orphans find joy, laughter in songs
The joyful singing of Africa's Watoto Children's Choir will be heard in Nelson this weekend.
Tales of endangered natives
Environmental films documenting a range of stories including a love tale of two elderly tuatara are being screened in Nelson this weekend as part of the gala opening of Reel Earth – the fourth Nelson Environmental Film Festival.
Struggles of the people caught on CD
Play a lot of hard work
On a wave of success
The funk-fuelled grooves of Tahuna Breaks will bring a taste of summer to Nelson.
Battle for our own front yards
A conspiracy theorist might suggest that Nelson City Council staff and councillors thought cooking up a couple of nice juicy red herrings would be a jolly good idea.
The devil's in the detail
Nelson's tendency towards smugness in the face of the nation's problems took another dent at the weekend.
Fortress mentality at Civic House?
Tragic and pointless stupidity of trying to outrun the law
Both artful and apt
The uncharitable view would be that controversial Nelson artist Nikki Huizinga – or her "other", recently created persona, Nichola Romney – has been dabbling in self-promotion after her double life was revealed this week.
Kiwis accused of racism
Opposition to foreign investment is more about racism than overseas ownership, Land Information Minister Maurice Williamson says.
Dairy prices still 'wobbly'
A surprise rise in average dairy commodity prices on Fonterra's latest online auction helps keep the faith for a bumper payout to farmers this season, but economists need some convincing that the upturn will last.
Crafar farms' would-be buyer rethinks plans
Economy 'safe' from double-dip recession
Top tips for real estate
Five real estate agents give their opinion on the market and offer some advice for those weighing up whether to sell up or sign on the dotted line.
Trafalgar Park reopening
Nelson's Trafalgar Park was officially reopened by Kerry Marshall, Nick Smith and Martin Snedden.
NCG paint a boy day
Nelson College for Girls artists lined up to use students from their neighbouring school as human canvases.
Makos v Canterbury
10,000 fans packed the newly refurbished Trafalgar Park to watch the Tasman Makos record a famous 27-25 win over Canterbury.
Nelson College for Girls ball
A Venetian masquerade at Seifried Estate attracted 240 girls and their partners.
Nelson newlyweds
If the number of Nelson couples who got married in recent months is anything to go by, we've just enjoyed a real "summer of love".