Sister pleads for leniency as brother sentenced for sexually abusing her four young children
Tracy Neal – Open Justice Reporter
A shattered mother pleaded for a court’s leniency in sentencing her younger brother after he sexuall...
Tāhuna shortcut: ‘A person could be hit next’
Thu, Nov 7, 2024 6:00 AM
Motorists cutting across an empty lot at Tāhunanui’s busiest intersection have sparked safety concer
Deficit and debt mar council’s year
Wed, Nov 6, 2024 11:00 AM
Nelson concluded last financial year with an unplanned deficit and debt significantly higher than bu
Mayor hits back at fluoride ‘disinformation’
Wed, Nov 6, 2024 6:00 AM
Nelson Mayor Nick Smith has hit back at “disinformation” being spread on social media about fluoride
‘Modest’ Nelsonian wins Entrepreneur of the Year Award
Guest
A digital advertising entrepreneur who grew a business from his kitchen in Nelson into an enterprise...
For the hell of it
Gordon Preece
Young bloods emerged from the shadows for a Halloween thriller at Sundial Square in Richmond on Thur...
Community
Brooklyn’s bridge to 150 years
Gordon Preece
Hot chocolate used to be provided for pupils who brought their own milk and mug, and heating challen
Gumboot men take on an Ironman
Andrew Board
Two local men are taking their fundraising efforts for Gumboot Friday to the extreme – completing an
Toys and volunteers on Christmas wish list
Anne Hardie
Louise Hoather is hoping Santa has received her letter and its plea for more toys and more volunteer
Sport
A winning formula of muscle and balance
Anne Hardie
It takes grit and determination to build up the muscle and strength that former Wakefield lad, Ashle
Trio putting it best foot forward
Stephen Stuart
Nelson couple Graeme Kettle and Andrea Jones are hoping to kick, punch and block their way at the Wo
Nelson Tigers set to roar back to life
Stephen Stuart
Six years after fading away, the Nelson Tigers are being relaunched with an injection of youth.
National ocean swim returns to Nelson
Peter Gibbs
New Zealand’s national ocean swim series returns to Nelson after nearly five years when swimmers hit
Hundreds descend on Nelson for Seido Karate competition
Stephen Stuart
Up to 250 players from overseas and around the country competed in the 50th anniversary Nelson Seido
Tough schedule for Nelson Suburbs
Stephen Stuart
Rough weather ensured the Nelson Suburbs women’s side was on the back foot before the annual Labour
Rural
Lublow’s Leap
Top South Farming
Imagine pedalling along the most remote part of Tasman’s Great Taste Cycle Trail, soaking in the riv
Catchment group proposed for Waimea
Anne Hardie
A group of Waimea landowners are drumming up interest in a catchment group that can work on specific
Forestry excellence at awards dinner in Nelson
Top South Farming
The New Zealand Institute of Forestry (NZIF) hosted its prestigious annual awards dinner in Nelson,
Thinking globally, acting locally
Eloise Martyn
Turning slash from Tasman forestry operations into a valuable resource has been a success.
Optimising fish waste in bid to replace synthetic fertiliser
Top South Farming
The Government has committed more than $2 million over four years to support Sealord’s business deve
Anglers get involved with conservation
Guest
Fish & Game staff are actively performing a key role in preserving fish habitat and wetlands, but it
Lifestyle
Sponsored: Classic Cars and a great little gift store
Nelson Magazine
Nelson Classic Car Museum's Late-Night Christmas Shopping starts this month, giving you extra time t
Sponsored: A fresh look, new flavours, and a bright future for Muesli & Co.
Nelson Magazine
Muesli & Co., a local Nelson business owned by Pinu and Nasrin Mary Raja, is creating excitement wit
Birthday sketch celebrates beloved dogs
Nelson Magazine
Kate Wilkinson’s home is a modern and minimalist space with only a few artworks on the walls, but on
50-plus runners rack up the kms
Best Life
Recreational running has always been a popular activity in Nelson. Best Life Magazine writer Justin
Supportive circles spark literacy success
Best Life
Writing groups in the Nelson Tasman region offer invaluable support, community, and feedback for loc
Sponsored: Bays Joinery triumphs at National Awards
Nelson Magazine
Bays Joinery has made history by winning six awards at the National Kitchen Bathroom Awards (NKBA),
