Sport
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.Usshers in the lead after day one
The Nelson Mail
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
Nelson
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
The Nelson Mail
Two-time New Zealand V8 touring car champion John McIntyre, of Nelson, is primed and ready for the first South Island round of this year's BNT V8s championship at Christchurch's Ruapuna circuit over the weekend of November 28-29.
Couple chase big payday
Nelson multisport athletes Richard and Elina Ussher are defending their titles at the Genesis Energy Lake to Lighthouse today and tomorrow.
Henry hails 'best game on tour'
It may have been another grind on attack, but Graham Henry has labelled the All Blacks' 19-6 victory over England as his side's best.
Tiger will return: Williams
Caddie Steve Williams has pledged to bring Tiger Woods back to New Zealand.
All Whites squad to divvy up $4m
Wallabies humiliated by Scotland
Drop the old psycho-babble and just get on with it
Another northern rugby tour and, ho hum, another opposition coach bleating about the All Blacks' mythical aura of invincibility.
When the first cracks start to show, that's it, Andy
The moment Andy Moles got wind of alleged player unrest, his position as Black Caps cricket coach became instantly untenable.
Oram's test departure underscores plight of the allrounder
On-field performance should be the only measure of the Makos
Glimmer of hope still remains for Makos
However entrenched the New Zealand Rugby Union appears in its thinking, there remains a flicker of light for Tasman's Air New Zealand Cup survival.
Eyebright Mile gives plenty of time to enjoy the view
Fashions in sporting challenges ebb and flow. When I was much younger, a big challenge was Mike Ward's Iron People event. It started nearly 30 years ago and had that geographic logic – swim to the lighthouse, run to The Glen, then bike back to the start point.
Start half marathon fitness training now
It's been 25 years since I first decided to enter the Buller Half Marathon. I still have the official photo, taken two or three kilometres from the finish on February 9, 1985.
Courses change but all roads lead to the pub
Start early, but start slowly
Relatively fast times expected at Mahana
Five members of the Barr family will face the starter's gun in one of the races of Run Mahana next Saturday.
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Theatrical Bahrain not better than us
A 4.15am alarm. Coffee. Couch. All Whites versus Bahrain.
Can you just wind it back and start again?
Every year this happens and every year I tell myself I won't let it happen next year. But it has. I've caught the Aussie Rules bug again, and now there're no more games to watch.
All Blacks no longer world-beaters between Cups
Kiwi star Smeltz in top form
Cup still up for grabs but Southland is the team of the year
With just the Air New Zealand Cup final remaining, here's the (very) potted summary of our 14 provincial sides.
Memorial service for shooting victim
Staff begin strike action to push pay claim
Warning to check and check again
Four on remand for Minto shooting
Young people wait for training
Tasman eyes arts centre plan cautiously
Charms help make Finnegan sparkle
Should the Tasman Rugby Union consider taking legal action against the NZRU in order to save the Makos?
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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.
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.
Top of the South winning designs
Homes, restaurants and factories are celebrated in the Nelson Marlborough Architecture Awards.
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