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Nelson flood gallery

Flood images and video footage from around the region.

Kids rock along with the best

They came, they saw, they rocked. Bands from 13 schools took to the stage at the 2011 Primary School Rock Festival held at Stoke School on Tuesday.

Boote's shiny secret is out

PETE MCNAE - © Fairfax NZ News

Never has there been a more-anticipated new car debut in speedway history - and yet only a handful of helpers have seen the superstock unveiled in the Nelson Mail today.

Fashion steps onto dogwalk

The Nelson Arts Festival went to the dogs when canine entrants dominated Pet Art Wear held at Founders Heritage Park.

Tots to toddlers gallery

Send us in your funniest baby photo and be in to win fantastic goodies from Natural Bodycare NZ.

Light show wows crowd

Gasping, yelling, hooting and spontaneous applause greeted Piki Mai during its official launch on Saturday night.

Fans create fascinating vibe

Rain failed to dampen the spirits of the sellout crowd at Trafalgar Park on Saturday for Nelson's last Rugby World Cup match between Australia and Russia.

Club Italia Venitian Carnivale

Crowds converged on Club Italia in Nelson on Saturday night for the Venetian Carnivale Mask Party.

Lunch Italian style

MATT LAWREY - THE LEADER

The Italian love of long lunches came to Nelson's Trafalgar St in a big way this week.

Nelson spirit still burns strong at WOW

MARTIN DE RUYTER - © Fairfax NZ News

Photo highlights from this year's WearableArt show.

Nelson by night

MARION VAN DIJK - © Fairfax NZ News

Nelson Mail photographer Marion Van Dijk visits the waterfront after dark.

Pine complex a hive of industry

Colin Smith visits the sprawling Nelson Pine Industries complex in Richmond.

Shops, businesses, schools and homes around the region have been proudly decked out in Canterbury red and black this week as Nelson gets behind the Crusaders ahead of their Super semifinal against the Sharks on Saturday night.

Port Nelson's towering new addition

Nelson Mail photographer Martin de Ruyter learns how a crane is put together at Port Nelson.

A little bit country and pyjamas too

ALASTAIR PAULIN - THE LEADER

Abbey Hahn is too young to have a beer but that doesn't stop her from playing the lagerphone.

Students sample grubs for funds

Waimea College students spent last week raising funds in the international 40-Hour Famine and they had some fun doing it.

At home in the campground

If you live year-round in a Tahunanui holiday park, does that make life a beach?

Students run to raise aid funds

Twenty fund raising teens from each of the region's colleges ran the city streets on Saturday.

'Flawless' Peasants rock the house

ADAM ROBERTS - © Fairfax NZ News

Thoughtful songwriting, new band members, and a "flawless" performance made it two years in a row for Garin College's The Peasants at the Smokefreerockquest Nelson final.

Waimea takes it to the next level

ADAM ROBERTS - © Fairfax NZ News

With a concept two years in the making, and after months of practice and stress, Waimea College took home the 2011 Stage Challenge title at the Trafalgar Centre last night.

Cleared for takeoff

Nelson Mail photographer Martin de Ruyter sees the lengths an airline goes to make sure its aircraft are safe and sound.

On the Back Beach

Nelson Mail photographer Colin Smith pays a visit to Tahunanui's coastal playground.

Nelson's quake response

From providing specialised support for hands-on search and rescue operations to fundraising events and offers of accommodation, Nelson has really pulled together to support the Christchurch earthquake relief effort.

Bearing up well

Bears and their charges danced and paraded the afternoon away under the Stoke park's spreading trees and took to the air in the inaugural teddy bear toss.

Christmas lantern parade photos

The Centre of New Zealand glowed with the lights of thousands of Nelsonians who turned out for the annual Canterbury Community Trust Lantern Celebration on Saturday.

Historic homestead hosts special day

Flower arranging, garden strolls and cupcake judging were just a few of the activities at yesterday's Melrose House Spring Fling.

Masked Parade photos

A major commitment from the police and the Nelson City Council and a "good vibe" in the inner city ensured the success of last night's annual Masked Parade and carnivale.

Tots to toddlers photo contest

Send us your funniest baby photo and be in to win fantastic goodies.

World of WearableArt photos

The spectacular annual Montana World of WearableArt Awards have wowed audiences for the 22nd time at the weekend. This year a record 191 works were chosen and the judges said the open and avant garde sections were particularly strong. While the shows were in Wellington, Nelson was well represented with 15 stunning garments.