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Students hit the news airwaves

By CHARLES ANDERSON — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:24:00 +1300

Students from nine schools in Nelson showed off their technical skills this week as part of the annual Information Communication Technology expo at Victory School.

Rural-urban blend a winner

By JOSH REICH — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:51:00 +1300

A new residential housing project described by one of its developers as a "great place for an adventure" has scooped a prize at the Nelson Tasman Environment Awards.

Alcohol ban extended

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:20:03 +1300

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Baristas in national battle for the best brew

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:53:03 +1300

Two baristas from the Richmond area will compete at a national competition after their success at the Top of the South Barista Battle.

Trio's work for A&P show recognised

By LAURA BASHAM — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:53:03 +1300

Heartfelt thanks in the form of life memberships to the Nelson A&P Association have been given to Richard Martin, Fergus O'Connor and Murray Sturgeon.

Student ambassador

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:53:00 +1300

Nelson College student Johny O'Donnell is among sports leaders and a mayor who have been appointed White Ribbon Ambassadors by the Families Commission to raise awareness of New Zealand's record of men's violence against women and children.

Alcohol ban sought

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:53:00 +1300

Nelson city councillors were to meet today to consider a request from police that alcohol be banned at Tahunanui Beach Reserve on December 5 for The Big Tahuna event.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Twins put their heads together for a good cause

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:53:32 +1300

Niamh and Caitlin Berry-Kilgour like to show that everyone can make a difference when it comes to helping others in need.

Urban design panel to give expert advice

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:53:32 +1300

The Nelson and Tasman councils have formed a panel to spearhead better urban design.

Musical fraudster released on parole

By VANESSA PHILLIPS — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:53:32 +1300

Former Nelson Symphony Orchestra musical director and conductor David Lindup has been released from prison on parole after serving time for GST fraud, and is understood to be back in Nelson.