Abusive call made minutes after police visit
5:24 PM The police served him a protection order. Two minutes later, he called his partner and threatened her.
Man 'took a stand', dragging partner down the stairs
When his partner told him she wanted to leave, David MacDonald assaulted her.
How Jack Tame's dad was rescued after two days lost in dense bush
Lost in the bush and hypothermic, John Tame hallucinated an igloo and a visitor centre. Injured after a fall, he needed help fast.
November and December MIQ spots gone in 67 minutes
“I don’t want Christmas this year,” says crying mother, as all hope of a managed isolation spot for her son this year evaporates.
Surfing provides ocean of inspiration to artist
Nelson artist and surfer Geoff Noble will display a new body of work at Kaikōura arts centre The Mayfair for an October solo exhibition.
Last minute surgery cancellations at Nelson Marlborough Health
Annette Gould had been waiting five hours for her surgery when she was told it was cancelled.
Tasman jump to top of Premiership after hard-fought win over Northland
Defending champs eventually see off spirited challenge from Taniwha in Whangārei.
Tami Neilson and The Beths concerts cancelled
Nelson Arts Festival organisers are 'devastated' after Covid-19 restrictions cause 27 shows to be removed from the festival's lineup.
The fabulous Far North never fails to fire up your spirits
Northland is rich in history, and it wouldn't be too much of a stretch to say every Kiwi should make a pilgrimage there.
Empty store's windows a canvas for local artist
Nelson artist Ann Braunsteiner has transformed the windows of an empty inner city building into a sprawling work of graffiti art.
Bottle store withdrawal a 'victory for common sense'
Company withdraws application for licence for new bottle store after "high number" of objections.
Calls for targeted support falling on 'deaf ears'
Accommodation providers are asking for more targeted support from their MP, and feel unheard. That MP is calling for landlords to do their bit and reduce rent.
Back of the Agenda: Nelson City Council round-up September 13-17
It was a busy week on Zoom for the city councillors, with three meetings and two webinars.
It's been six years, but I still think about Dad daily
Dad died on a spring morning when freesias were in bloom. He had a heart attack in bed and died. Quietly.
Neighbour braves burning house to save 6-year-old
“No-one was around. I thought, I will just do this,” says a neighbour who climbed into a blazing house to save a child's life.
Nelson College win thrilling rugby final
Nelson College are the kings of Crusader secondary school rugby after a try in the final minutes saw them beat Christ's College.
November and December MIQ spots gone in 67 minutes
“I don’t want Christmas this year,” says crying mother, as all hope of a managed isolation spot for her son this year evaporates.
The fabulous Far North never fails to fire up your spirits
Northland is rich in history, and it wouldn't be too much of a stretch to say every Kiwi should make a pilgrimage there.
Empty store's windows a canvas for local artist
Nelson artist Ann Braunsteiner has transformed the windows of an empty inner city building into a sprawling work of graffiti art.
Out Here in Whakatū
Once-marginalised voices, characters and themes are finally finding their way into print.
Nelson's amazing a capella singers
Local women have been belting out tunes since 1993 and have never sounded so good. But they're now singing out for a new director to take them to the next level.
Tasty proposition to tempt you
Local businesses need local support, and ordering online from your local is one way we can all play a part.
WFH? Get me back to the office
OPINION: I've got the perfect working from home space, so why do I feel so unproductive compared to being in the office?
Meaning business in climate crisis
Top of the south businesses are joining in the urgent mission to manage their emissions.
Merging colleges would be 'a mistake'
OPINION: The zoning controversy is not an opportunity to make single-sex education a culture war target.
The fabulous Far North never fails to fire up your spirits
Northland is rich in history, and it wouldn't be too much of a stretch to say every Kiwi should make a pilgrimage there.
Nelson's amazing a capella singers
Local women have been belting out tunes since 1993 and have never sounded so good. But they're now singing out for a new director to take them to the next level.
A career behind the lens
Martin De Ruyter has seen more than most, documenting life over a 35-year career at the Nelson Mail. Here are his 10 favourite photos.
Locked down 1000km from home
A Nelson woman locked down nearly 1000km away in Invercargill is making the most of it.
Still power crazy after 40 years
Pupu Hydro Society only hydro stations in the world where the public can freely walk around
Out Here in Whakatū
Once-marginalised voices, characters and themes are finally finding their way into print.
Tasty new festival for Nelson
Taste Tasman is the latest festival to announce its arrival in the region, so bring your mates and a massive appetite for fun.
New look festival returns to the heart of the city
The Nelson Arts Festival returns this October with new directors, an exciting line up and a new base in the central city.
More than 50,000 paint Nelson neon for Te Ramaroa festival
"The streets came alive" for Nelson's biennial light festival, brightening the city centre as well as the usual Queens Gardens.
UV Spaghetti food for the soul on cold winter nights
Te Ramaroa has spilled out onto Nelson streets. Organisers are “absolutely thrilled” with the result, and kids are eating up the UV Spaghetti installation.
Learning from old hands
Nelson-Whakatū’s rangatahi got some high level help creating the city’s newest mural.
