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All in the name of art

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:36:00 +1300

In a curious twist on namesakes, 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 — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:38:00 +1300

The world has a window of about six years to reduce its carbon dioxide emissions to avoid severe global consequences, a climate expert told a 400-strong audience at the Nelson School of Music last night.

Memorial service for shooting victim

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 15:34:00 +1300

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 to push pay claim

By SALLY KIDSON — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:37:00 +1300

Nelson Marlborough District Health Board administration workers went on strike yesterday in a bid to draw attention to the fact that most are paid less than their North Island counterparts.

Three to stand trial

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:18:00 +1300

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.

Answering the $28m question

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:42:00 +1300

In the final in the Nelson Mail series on the long-running debate around the case for a performing arts centre and associated conference centre for Nelson, TRACY NEAL explores the issues of its cost and affordability.

Warning to check and check again

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:46:04 +1300

The average family vehicle and a 25-metre long B-train truck may be a world apart in terms of power, but they do share one thing in common: their drivers both have limits when it comes to seeing what is behind them.

Marshall may stand again

By TRACY NEAL — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:46:00 +1300

Nelson Mayor Kerry Marshall has not ruled out the possibility of standing for a second term at next year's local body elections.

Four on remand for Minto shooting

by SALLY KIDSON — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:09:00 +1300

Four of the five men men arrested following Saturday's fatal shooting, including murder accused Blair Robert McNaughton, have been remanded in custody to reappear in court next Friday.

Young people wait for training

By CHARLES ANDERSON — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:46:00 +1300

Nelson youth workers are worried young people in the region who have left school and are being forced to wait increasing periods of time to get back into training will fall back off the rails again and into trouble.

Tasman eyes arts centre plan cautiously

By CHARLES ANDERSON — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:46:00 +1300

Nelson City Council representatives sat down with their Tasman counterparts yesterday hoping to convince them to back financially the proposed $28 million regional performing arts centre.

Charms help make Finnegan sparkle

By CHARLES ANDERSON — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:49:33 +1300

Finnegan the Irish setter has not always lived a charmed life, but with the help of some local jewellers, his luck is about to change.

Written consent for Tasman Makos to stay - chairman

By WAYNE MARTIN — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:49:33 +1300

Tasman believes that it has written consent from the New Zealand Rugby Union to remain part of next year's Air New Zealand Cup competition.

Tree tribute honours victim of park killing

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:49:00 +1300

A temporary memorial on a tree at Branford Park marks the area where Nelson man Troy Minto died on Saturday.

Cannabis grower hoped for new laws

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:49:33 +1300

A Nelson man caught growing 180 cannabis plants out the back of his hydroponics shop says he was anticipating the legalisation of cannabis for medical purposes.

Hospital staff to strike over pay

By NAOMI ARNOLD — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:49:33 +1300

About 180 administrative workers at Nelson Hospital and Wairau Hospital will strike tomorrow afternoon, joining more than 800 administrative staff at South Island hospitals fighting for equal pay with their North Island counterparts.

US lifestyle show visits Nelson

By JOSH REICH — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:47:00 +1300

Some executive Nelson properties will be beamed into American households as part of a popular real estate television show.

Courier ordered to pay dead woman's family

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:47:00 +1300

A Nelson courier driver has been ordered to pay $30,000 for emotional harm to the family of a woman he killed after crashing into her car while distracted by his pager.

Nunns 'thrilled' by arts honour

By CHARLES ANDERSON — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:47:56 +1300

It has been quite a year for Nelson musician Richard Nunns, who has picked up yet another major award for his services to traditional Maori music and instruments.

'Dreadful' winter puts bite on eateries

By JOSH REICH — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:47:56 +1300

Nelson restaurateurs are looking forward to summer as they look to overcome a "dreadful" winter.