Music school enjoys grand gesture
The look of sheer joy on Sarah Lewis' face summed up the atmosphere at the Nelson School of Music yesterday, as the school unwrapped its brand new Steinway grand piano.Changes may lead to hardship
By ALICE COWDREY - The Nelson Mail
Nelson agencies that help people on low and fixed incomes fear that those struggling to make ends meet are going to face even more hardship if GST is increased.
Opera in Park gearing up to be biggest ever
By CHARLES ANDERSON - The Nelson Mail
It is going to be bigger than Tina Turner. The BioPaints Opera in the Park looks set to become the biggest event Nelson has ever seen, with 15,000 tickets already handed out.
Brother's death and baby lead to changes
The Nelson Mail
The brother of slain Nelson man Troy Minto is turning his life around following his brother's death and the birth of his first child, the Nelson District Court has heard.
Without rain water limits loom
The Nelson Mail
Water restrictions in the Tasman district could soon be imposed unless there is rainfall to boost water levels.
Nelson talent to sing for crowd
Jason Chasland will be fronting up to the largest audience of his life on Saturday night at the Nelson's Got Talent competition.
Expert witness stood down
In a surprise development at yesterday's Environment Court hearing into TrustPower's application to build a hydroelectric power scheme on the Wairau River, Marlborough District Council expert witness Peter Constantine was stood down part-way through giving evidence.
Commuting to put the show on
Man uses cattle prod on girl
Coppermine race gets makeover
Riders will negotiate a revamped course in this year's third annual Santa Cruz Coppermine Epic Mountain Bike event in Nelson on Saturday, February 20.
Familiar look to team
Tasman will field a predictable lineup at next month's SBS Invitational at the Invercargill Golf Club.
Giants to name sponsor
Veteran signs up for Makos
Local stars work out together
Trainer Claire Dallison's gruelling basketball sessions have become part of local sporting legend.
Mixed day for New Zealand dollar
The New Zealand dollar was mixed today and investors digested conflicting reports about the likelihood of a bailout for Greece's finances.
Kiwis turn to credit to pay bills
Almost a third of New Zealanders expect to use their credit card to pay for unaffordable expenses in the coming months, according to a new survey.
Share-based funds best performers
FMG to hire more staff
Sales up for Postie Plus
Postie Plus Group Ltd said sales increased by 9.25 percent in the six months ended January 31, 2010 compared to the same period last year.
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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.
Helping scientists
Results of a survey released yesterday show how important the Government's review of the eight Crown research institutes is to New Zealand's future.
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.
A fair compromise
Sevens fair game
The search for Leo
As each day goes by the mystery of young Leo Lipp-Neighbours' disappearance deepens.
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.
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