No Easter cases in top of south

No new confirmed or probable cases of coronavirus have been detected in the Top of the South so far over the Easter weekend.

No new cases, either confirmed or probable, detected in the Top of the South over Easter weekend so far.

Calm Easter weekend on roads

Police stops like this one near Wellington turned back non-essential travellers for the Easter weekend (file photo).

Despite "disappointing" numbers on Friday, Easter weekend proved a quiet one for Tasman roads.

Call for dam reassessment video

The Lee Valley construction site of the Waimea dam in early March.

With construction work on the Waimea dam suspended because of the Covid-19 lockdown, it's an ideal time to reassess the project, says researcher Murray Dawson.

Sourdough boom in lockdown

Nicola Galloway has been teaching sourdough classes for eight years.

Making a sourdough starter takes time and a little effort. The lockdown provides the perfect conditions.

The driveway getaway

Sara and James Trowbridge, foreground, at their driveway campsite whith neighbours Sharyn and Noel Tait "visiting" over ...

From Dubai to the driveway: the lockdown may have disrupted holiday plans, but these happy campers refuse to give up their Easter break.

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No Covid-19 cases for Nelson, Marlborough

Health professionals test suspected Covid-19 cases in Tahunanui, Nelson.

There are no new coronavirus cases for the top of the south as the country enters the Easter Weekend.

Carer concerned about transmitting virus

A Nelson home support worker was forced to self-isolate after a client tested positive for coronavirus.

Home support worker in self-isolation after client tested postive for coronavirus.

Fleeing go kart driver injured

A man on a powered go kart tried to evade police at Victory Square in Nelson on Thursday night. (File photo)

A go kart driver ended up in hospital with serious injuries after crashing into a chain while trying to flee police.

Birds delight during lockdown

Motueka Resident Max Tait captured this kākā on a flame tree on his boundary during the Covid 19 lockdown on April 6.

Whether the lockdown is drawing out more native birds, or people are just noticing them more, our birdlife is cheering us up.

DOC not cleaning loos during lockdown

All Department of Conservation staff are staying home.

Department of Conservation called out for leaving its toilets open and uncleaned during the lockdown.

Stay the distance this Easter

A man dries off after going for a swim at Tāhunanui Beach in Nelson, breaking the lockdown rules.

OPINION: Please don't break lockdown rules this Easter - Stay home and save lives.

Air quality improves during lockdown video

It appears a massive drop in the number of vehicles travelling along the roads of central Richmond may be linked to ...

If you think the air in the Nelson Tasman region has been better since the coronavirus lockdown, you'd be right.

Tasman cans rates rise

Tasman District Council has axed a planned rates rise for 2020-21 but now faces a "ballpark" shortfall of $5m in lost income.

Tasman District Council has dropped a planned 2.97 per cent rates revenue rise to help people struggling with the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Police turning back travellers

Police are cracking down on anyone who might be travelling for non-essential purposes over Easter weekend.  This ...

Busy Easter holiday traffic forces police to use 'last resort' checkpoints on main roads across NZ

Two new probable cases in top of south

The Nelson Marlborough region has 33 confirmed cases and 15 probable, all travel-related and in isolation at home.

A woman in Nelson and a woman in Marlborough are the latest probable cases added to the region's tally.

News

Single parents' bubble struggles

Vanessa Sweeney, right, and her children getting through the days in their bubble in South Nelson during lockdown.

For solo parents and those with shared care of their children the coronavirus lockdown presents its own problems.

Stories aplenty behind teddies

They are a visible part of our daily walk and for every furry friend there is a toy story to tell.

Saying thanks through art

No Covid-19 cases for Nelson, Marlborough

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Call for dam reassessment

With construction work on the Waimea dam suspended because of the Covid-19 lockdown, it's an ideal time to reassess the project, says researcher Murray Dawson.

Lifestyle & Entertainment

What's On in Nelson

With most events cancelled, there's still plenty to enjoy in Nelson.

What's keeping you entertained in Nelson.

Rent, licensing holiday for businesses

Nelson town centre has become a ghost-town, so the council is giving businesses and organisations a little relief by way ...

Struggling businesses and organisations have one less thing to worry about with a fee and rent holiday from the council.

Faces of Nelson

The way our differences strengthen our community is the focus of We Are One.

A photo exhibition at Elma Turner Library celebrates the way our differences strengthen our community.

Wairau Affray set for the stage

The cast from The Wairau Affray, from left, Cameron West, Jaemes Peter Churchward, Kiri Naik and Nick Kemplen.

History repeats on stage as the Wairau Affray draws the curtain on past events.

A show for the sleuths

The Nelson Repertory are putting on Agatha Christie's Murder on the Nile.

Be prepared to play detective for a Christie classic hitting the stage.

Opinion

Cold comfort facing up to Covid

Nelson Mayor Rachel Reese has been noticeably quiet on the public front during the Covid-19 crisis.

EDITORIAL: Life in lockdown shouldn't be life in a vacuum.

Stay the distance this Easter

A man dries off after going for a swim at Tāhunanui Beach in Nelson, breaking the lockdown rules.

OPINION: Please don't break lockdown rules this Easter - Stay home and save lives.

Weka should be our national bird

It might be considered an outrageous, almost sacrilegious thing to say, but maybe all of New Zealand's native birds ...

The best thing about being in a lockdown is getting the time to ponder inane questions.

Polish the dull side

OPINION: As primary producers, Joyce Wyllie reflects on having much to be grateful for.

You've got to know when to stay in

Working at home is the new normal for most of the country and the world.

Columnist Bob Irvine knows a thing or two about self-isolation - he's been doing it for yonks.

Our People

New York ghost city

The streets of New York are empty as many businesses, restaurants and schools are closed.

Getting back to New York less than two weeks ago after traveling around NZ for a month, Kiwi journalist Anna Bradley-Smith has watched her city stall.

Fenwick a man without peer

Environmentalist and businessman Sir Rob Fenwick passed away earlier this week, surrounded by his loved ones.

OPINION: New Zealand has lost a man of extraordinary consequence this week.

Homekill into charcuterie

The young butcher will soon be fine tuning her skills at the Calabria Culinary Institute in Italy.

OPINION: Georgie Moleta has chosen an occupation not that common among 26-year-old females.

Possession and te reo

You need to āta haere (calm down) and just learn some te reo Māori.

More consideration is needed to understand the 'a' and 'o' categories of possession in te reo, writes David Karena-Holmes.

Indian food enthusiast dives into the 'transcendental'

Golden Bay author and chef Nanditha Ram has written her first cookbook.

Golden Bay author and food enthusiast new cookbook is more than just a collection of recipes from her Indian motherland.

Arts

Gems aplenty on arts trail

Mapua, Ruby Bay and Tasman will be buzzing with the return of the Ruby Coast Arts Trail. (File photo)

Talented artists from around the region will be opening their doors to the public for the Ruby Coast Arts Trail.

Musicians announced for Chamber fest

The chamber music festival brings music lovers in from all over the globe every two years.

Some of the musicians are announced for the Adam Chamber Music Festival 2021.

Missing mayor mystery on stage

Cast members Gordon Taylor, left, as Inspector Corkwell with Barbara Seymour, as Annie Snodgrass, and Samuel Martin, as ...

Eighty years ago former Nelson mayor William Snodgrass disappeared from a ferry. The audience in a new play will be asked for solutions to the mystery.

A gift to humanity

An Ans Westra photo from her Washday at the Pa series.

REVIEW: Aperture is a play that will leave you basking in the warmth of a photographer who captured the rich humour, love and joy in Māori culture.

Migrant art on display

Members of the Bhutanese Society of Nelson dance group pose for a selfie ahead of their performance in Upper Trafalgar ...

Nelsonians are invited to get a taste of the art and culture of migrant communities during the Nelson Arts Festival.

Mr Red Light's bad luck

The cast of Mr Red Light, written by Carl Bland.

Three hostages, a gunman and an ant pondering his lonely existence are stuck in a suburban pie shop.

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