Wholesome hootenanny happiness
Elise Vollweiler
When an event is described as a “hootenanny”, you can be fairly confident that it’s going to be a go...
Norman smiles his way into centenary
Sun, Sep 8, 2024 6:00 AM
Norman Macrae credits his long life to smiling in good times and bad.
Mako win Ranfurly Shield
Sat, Sep 7, 2024 9:09 PM
Since their inception in 2006, Tasman have been staring at an empty space in their trophy cabinet. N
Flurry of toppings
Sat, Sep 7, 2024 11:00 AM
A flurry of sweet prizes has been scooped by Nelson ice-cream makers at the most premium New Zealand
Dungeons and Dragons adventure engages youth
Eloise Martyn
“It’s a social game that brings people together, makes you more creative, and engages different part...
Putting period poverty out in public
Anne Hardie
It takes a brave girl to stand up in front of hundreds of students at assembly and talk about period...
Community
Straight to the steak in $500 grocery grab
Sara Hollyman
It was straight to the steak for Daniel Winch, as he set off on a two-minute $500 grocery grab at St
‘No-win’ situation as GPs hike fees
Kate Russell
More than half of GPs in the Nelson Tasman region increased their fees last month, with more expecte
Registrations open for annual car boot sale
Elise Vollweiler
The call has gone out for the registration of stalls at the St Peter Chanel car boot sale, with the
Sport
Mako women pick up first win
Peter Jones
The Tasman women’s rugby team ended their Farah Palmer Cup championship season on a high note at Tra
Youngest Stoke players recognised
Sara Hollyman
Stoke Rugby Club held it’s junior prize-giving on Saturday, marking the end of the season for the cl
Senior football wraps up with cup finals
Andrew Board
The senior club football season finished on a high at Jubilee Park on Saturday as teams from six clu
Challenge ahead for Mako
Peter Jones
The Tasman Mako men’s selectors have made minimal changes to their side which is preparing for their
America's Cup to visit Nelson
Stephen Stuart
Nelson is the next port of call for the America’s Cup trophy.
Mako leave Steamers thunderstruck
Peter Jones
Having left Bay of Plenty, literally, in the dark at Lansdowne Park on Saturday evening, the Tasman
Rural
St Arnaud Rural Women leading community initiatives
Eloise Martyn
St Arnaud Rural Women have had a busy first half of 2024 as they engage in meaningful community init
A cut above for rural women
Eloise Martyn
Upper Moutere was vibrant with activity as 65 women from various parts of Tasman gathered for Beef +
Connecting rural professionals
Eloise Martyn
A new rural professional group has started in the Top of the South, aimed to foster networking, shar
Vehicle recognition detection a weapon to combat rural crime
Eloise Martyn
Rural crime is increasing in the Top of the South, with a significant portion occurring through farm
Highlights of the Highland
Guest
This year was the 240th anniversary of the Royal Highland Agricultural Society of Scotland. The Show
Tertiary students encourage rural health as career option
Guest
In a bid to tackle the severe lack of health professionals in rural communities, a team of tertiary
Lifestyle
Melrose Society celebrates 50 years
Guest
Melrose House, a cherished relic of Nelson's past, continues to thrive thanks to dedicated efforts c
Sponsored | A brand built with efficiency and reliability in mind
Guest
Heading into a new era, the team at Haven Motors are thrilled to introduce the new GWM Haval range t
Life model bares all
Guest
Sitting completely naked in front of a room of fully clothed people would be for most of us, the stu
Sponsored | On the couch with Alex Chisnall – World Travellers Nelson
Guest
With over 30 years in the industry, Alex Chisnall talks about the evolving landscape of internationa
Sponsored | Art exhibition supports marine mammals
Guest
There will be a whale of a time this winter at The Coolstore Gallery as owners Corene and Laszlo cre
Mako ready to sink their teeth into the competition
Jack Malcolm
The Tasman Mako rugby teams are ready to tackle the season ahead. We catch up with Quinten Strange a
