Council behind on capital
Nelson City Council's capital expenditure, the same thing which previously blind-sided councillors, is $10m behind its projected level.
Tech company sold for $45m
It tracks cargo from locations all over the world, and now has been bought by a Canadian company.
Stranded whale dies
Two kayakers tried in vain to rescue a Gray's beaked whale that stranded at Rabbit Island.
Big plans for mountainbiking
Melanie Schroder has taken the helm of the Nelson Mountainbike club and has big plans for the flourishing club.
Striking out on climate change
Schools don't support ongoing action by students: "The point has been made."
Fire stress weighed in drink-driving case
A woman sleeping in her car after being evacuated from the Nelson wildfires was told to move by police, but she had been drinking.
Car crashes into power pole
Police are responding to a crash near the Appleby Highway in Tasman where a vehicle has knocked over a power pole.
Drug driver petition gains support
A petition asking for random roadside drug testing is picking up steam, more than tripling the amount of signatures received in the past week.
Groups after more money
Two major groups in Nelson, the Centre of Musical Arts and the Brook Waimarama Sanctuary, have asked for more council funding.
New tug for Nelson
A welcoming party of tugs old and new greeted Port Nelson's latest arrival in pulling power.
Nelson tramper stable
As one missing tramper was found in the Richmond Ranges a search was being organised for another.
Mail photographer scoops big award
Nelson Mail visual journalist Braden Fastier was named Photographer of the Year at the prestigious Voyager Media Awards.
Wasp Wipeout wins again
Despite a challenging year, the wipeout closed out another successful summer replacing the drone of wasps with birdsong.
Charged for not doing census
A Nelson man is one of 60 Kiwis being prosecuted for not completing census forms.
Lake Killarney clean up to start
A swale drain is to be built to divert contaminated water away from Lake Killarney at Takaka.
Concert a rollicking ride
Orchestra and choirs combine earn a standing ovation for their joyous performance of the enduringly popular Carmina Burana.
Tech company sold for $45m
It tracks cargo from locations all over the world, and now has been bought by a Canadian company.
Feeling Italian
After watching the filthy underbelly of Italian crime families, you could almost excuse yourself for feeling like you're part of the gang.
Etching out living in Golden Bay
Golden Bay artist Kathy Reilly "felt like some sort of spy" as she sketched the architecture in secretive North Korea.
School show spellbinding
After waiting for what seemed an eternity, the simmering cauldron of talent at Nelson College for Girls is about to weave its spell once again.
Dovedale's 150th reunion
Students young and old will have a chance to celebrate at Dovedale School's 150th reunion this weekend.
Climate declaration sets new course
OPINION: There was no escaping the mood that this was a critical proposal whose time had come.
Feeling Italian
After watching the filthy underbelly of Italian crime families, you could almost excuse yourself for feeling like you're part of the gang.
Never surrender in Battle of Autumn
Never have so few given so much to keep the beloved backyard free and clean of foreign enemies.
The issue with issues
There's more than 5000 issues currently being looked at by select committees so if you need to know something, we can help.
Neudorf's natural evolution
When you get one shot a year at making the perfect drop, the learning curve is a long and satisfying one for a local Nelson winery.
Doris and her German sausages
One local food producer has brought German meat treats to the mainstream in Nelson.
Seabird restoration scheme a winner
New joint venture scheme being rolled out this week could make a big local and even international difference.
Treasures in store for shoppers
A mother and son retail team are behind a new Richmond store that is filled with new and secondhand wares.
Neudorf's natural evolution
When you get one shot a year at making the perfect drop, the learning curve is a long and satisfying one for a local Nelson winery.
One step at a time
Five firefighters are preparing to climb more than a thousand steps this weekend in the Sky Tower Challenge.
Cook-off for Motueka Kai Fest
A local celebrity cook-off is planned for the third annual Motueka Kai Fest, to be held at Decks Reserve on Sunday.
Actors to bring history alive
Visitors to Washbourn Gardens in Richmond may think they have stepped back in time.
K-pop group to perform at Race Unity Day
If you've never seen the sights or heard the sounds of a K-pop dance group, you're in a treat at Race Unity Day.
'Allo 'Allo! reprisal trip down memory lane
Two actors are set to reprise their roles 20 years after they last performed in a Nelson Repertory Theatre production of 'Allo 'Allo!
The NZ band you never heard of
They were named to support Black Sabbath on a world tour. Then it all fell apart. Now, there are hopes Christchurch band Ticket could reunite ...
