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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

strike 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.

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Rural-urban blend a winner

award 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

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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.

Code a chance 'to get it right'

dennis Financial advisers have been portrayed as both collaborators and fall guys in the finance company collapses. Will the code of conduct will make a difference.

Certification for financial advisers welcome

The Institute of Financial Advisers says the push to have financial advisers certified will bring others up to the standards that it has long required.

Griffin's moves biscuits to Fiji

Family tells of Bridgecorp devastation

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Agria takes cornerstone share

PGG Wrightson's $180.7 million capital raising will see upstart Chinese firm Agria Corp take over the top cornerstone position with a 19 percent stake, pushing ahead of traditional large stake holders.

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

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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

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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.

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Students hit the airwaves

Nelson students showed off their technical skills this week.

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Readers' daily photo gallery

See more of your pictures from around the Nelson region.

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Nelson news quiz: Nov 20

Time for another ten topical teasers. It's the latest edition of our weekly news quiz.

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Story of a rose garden

Hundreds of roses put on a stunning display at a Mahana garden built up over 54 years.

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Shearing world champ to face locals

Paul Avery is gearing up for this weekend's Nelson A&P show.

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Beginners

Beginner's guide to life

Nelson newcomers Charles Anderson and Naomi Arnold.

Josh Reich's sports blog

The Reich Stuff

Josh Reich's blog on the wide and often weird world of sport.

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The fitness zone

Peter Gibbs on triathlon, multisports and all aspects of health and fitness

The best of your photos from around the Nelson region, updated daily.

Readers daily photo gallery

The best of your photos from around the Nelson region, updated daily.

A garden in full bloom was the perfect setting for Sunday's garden party at Eyebright in Richmond.

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.

The Nelson School of Music rocked to a different tune on Sunday as about 300 people took part in Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights.

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.

An afternoon of fun in the sun on Tahunanui playing fields

Global family fun day

An afternoon of fun in the sun on Tahunanui playing fields

50 of the best photos from the Port Nelson Masked Parade

A sea of fantastic faces

50 of the best photos from the Port Nelson Masked Parade

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Top of the South winning designs

Homes, restaurants and factories are celebrated in the Nelson Marlborough Architecture Awards.