![Mighty Mike (Mike Johns) of Canada juggles bowling balls at the Nelson Buskers Festival.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170202114312im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/h/0/f/0/x/image.related.StuffSplash.300x400.1h03mv.13kf5c.png/1486011509761.jpg)
Buskers sizzle in rain
There was a dinosaur chasing a large hot dog, bowling balls and plenty of laughs - the buskers are in town.
Scam nets $120k
![Police said if anyone suspected they were on the phone to a scammer, they should hang up immediately.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170202114312im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/c/t/4/b/e/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1h0cu9.13kf5c.png/1486022650383.jpg)
Elderly residents in the Tasman district have lost $120,000 to phone scammers claiming to work for Spark.
Beach death identified
A man who died while swimming at Tahunanui Beach has been named.
The art of the marketplace
Nelson Market has been promoting the careers of artists from the region for 40 years.
Welcome to 'McGazza Land'
A bike skills park named McGazzaLand is set to keep the memory of the MTB legend alive.
Warm Waitangi weekend weather
The rain should give way to Nelson summer sunshine in time for the long weekend.
No container crisis for Nelson
![Martin Byrne, CEO of Port Nelson.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170202114312im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/d/8/f/6/v/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1h0bwn.png/1486012374450.jpg)
Container services in Nelson are feeling little impact from Lyttleton port strike action
Vehicle accident near Nelson
Emergency services were called to a crash on Whangamoa Saddle.
Team Motueka giving Godzone a go
![With new personnel and new terrain to conquer, Team Motueka is preparation for another crack at the Godzone adventure ...](http://web.archive.org./web/20170202114312im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/g/y/d/4/a/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1gxxmu.png/1485989716266.jpg)
New terrain and trenchfoot are just some of the challenges awaiting Team Motueka in next month's GodZone adventure race.
Defending champs back for Dodzy
![Sam Blenkinsop in action during last year's Dodzy Memorial Enduro held at the Global Conservation Mountainbike Club ...](http://web.archive.org./web/20170202114312im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/g/z/r/p/f/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1gzrh9.png/1485982822312.jpg)
The Dodzy Memorial Enduro Mountain bike event is into its fifth year.
Stilwell sets the pace
![Rotoiti's Julian Stilwell was back in top form in Wellington at the weekend.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170202114312im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/g/z/n/n/l/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1gznlu.png/1485970980343.jpg)
Julian Stiwell has made a promising start to his national Formula 1 power boat title defence.
Big Waimea College team heading north
![Members of Waimea College's beach volleyball squad in training prior to this weekend's VNZ schools nationals.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170202114312im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/g/z/d/4/a/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1gxquj.png/1485917878862.jpg)
Waimea College will have 20 players in action at this weekend's VNZ schools beach nationals.
The art of the marketplace
![Caroline Burke sells prints and cards by her husband, painter and pastel artist, Bill Burke at the Nelson Market](http://web.archive.org./web/20170202114312im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/g/y/x/u/i/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1gxx0z.png/1485996978549.jpg)
The Nelson Market has been launching and promoting the careers of artists from the region for 40 years.
Gala evening to launch festival
![Artists rehearsing in the "sound shell" created in Nelson's Theatre Royal under the direction of Marshall Day Acoustics ...](http://web.archive.org./web/20170202114312im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/g/y/o/o/n/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1gsgyx.png/1485913563026.jpg)
Nelson's Adam Chamber Music Festival is bursting with world class concerts, free workshops and masterclasses.
Totaranui camping heaven
![Totaranui](http://web.archive.org./web/20170202114312im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/g/r/j/i/t/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1grkgw.png/1485712298945.jpg)
Totaranui is back to basics camping nirvana with its golden sands and sprawling native bush setting. Elizabeth Beans sets up camp in this piece of paradise.
Cup runneth over
![Claris Jones -White takes a coffee break at her cafe, 7010.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170202114312im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/g/s/l/e/j/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1gslrn.png/1485389755799.jpg)
For Claris Jones-White opening her own cafe was her ultimate goal. She shares her dreams and a coffee with Nelson College for Girls filmmaker Maisie Blakeborough.
Uni couple's $50,000 home
![The couple have installed many double-glazed windows in their tiny house.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170202114312im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/g/u/t/l/d/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1guk0n.png/1485725672799.jpg)
Fed up with damp, cold student flats, two students spent their summer building themselves a tiny home.
Removing lethal weapon threat overdue
![Contractors demolish a Kaikoura building damaged in the 7.8 magnitude earthquake last November.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170202114312im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/g/v/b/g/j/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1gvbkq.png/1485397334416.jpg)
Anyone who has looked nervously at the central Wellington's skyline when visiting the capital will welcome the news.
Trump: The joke that went too far
![In flipping between the serious and the silly, Donald Trump was always able to destabilise his opponents.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170202114312im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/g/r/4/a/a/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1grc52.png/1485129679396.jpg)
In flipping between the serious and the silly, Donald Trump was always able to destabilise his opponents.
The next big cycle trail?
![One thing that has not changed since the November earthquake is the spectacular scenery along the east coast of the ...](http://web.archive.org./web/20170202114312im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/g/s/a/v/i/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1gsav2.png/1485106847355.jpg)
The mountains on one side; the sea on the other. Imagine a cycle trail along the stunning Kaikoura coast.
Singing constable takes to stage
![Havelock Constable Spencer Kingi will take to the stage for Lloyd Webber to Puccini at the ASB Theatre on Tuesday.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170202114312im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/g/z/4/2/b/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1gz0ao.png/1485976068148.jpg)
Police officer trades cuffs and badge for lights and music of the theatre.
Brightwater to serve tasty celebration
![The festival usually draws a crowd of about 3000.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170202114312im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/g/x/z/8/m/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1gxxd7.png/1485989486047.jpg)
The newly named Nelson Wine & Food Festival is back at Middle-Earth Vineyards.
Piecing together a war history
![The Italian town of Castelfrentano today. Angela Fitchett's father served there in the Second World War.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170202114312im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/g/y/3/o/d/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1gy4pj.png/1485899420153.jpg)
Columnist Angela Fitchett embarks on a journey to record her father's World War II service.
One in 29 million
![Andy Nevin, of Nelson, donating white blood stem cells during a five-hour procedure in Auckland Hospital.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170202114312im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/g/x/b/i/i/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1gx5xq.png/1485752068970.jpg)
What started as a way to get time off from school led to Andy Nevin saving a life.
Tasman trio's alternate road to glory
![Tasman's Tone Ng Shiu, Trael Joass and Andrew Knewstubb have all shot into the limelight in Wellington as part of the ...](http://web.archive.org./web/20170202114312im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/g/t/j/l/0/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1gsnx1.png/1485223792513.jpg)
Coach hopes selection of Tasman trio for NZ Sevens paves the way for more success.
Treviso waiting for Banks' call
![Benetton Treviso are playing the waiting game to see if Marty Banks will turn up amid speculation the Highlanders are ...](http://web.archive.org./web/20170202114312im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/g/s/7/5/m/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1gs5l1.png/1485055932920.jpg)
Benetton Treviso to wait on word from Marty Banks before deciding what action to take.
New career twist for Ng Shiu
![Tasman's Tone Ng Shiu is tackled by Auckland's Sabastian Visinia during the men's plate final at the national sevens ...](http://web.archive.org./web/20170202114312im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/g/r/y/4/s/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1grycd.png/1484971105769.jpg)
Tone Ng Shiu is proof that you don't have to score tries to make an impact in sevens.
Buskers bring four days of fun
![Buskers Alakazam Al Millar, left, Mat Ricardo and Kamikaze Fireflies Casey Martin and Rob Williams who are here for the ...](http://web.archive.org./web/20170202114312im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/g/y/s/v/l/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1gy90p.png/1485899816257.jpg)
Nelson is in for a treat with buskers from all over the world coming together for a four day festival.
Singing for joy
![Conductor Ben Parry of Britain in Nelson to conduct at the 17th annual Summer School at Teapot Valley.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170202114312im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/g/p/h/j/k/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1gsg2h.png/1485112806973.jpg)
Amateur singers from all over New Zealand came to Teapot Valley for a week of choral workshops culminating in a public concert.
Young voices bring Sound of Music to life
![Captain Von Trapp (Sam McIlroy) performing in the concert with his family before fleeing Austria, from Nelson Youth ...](http://web.archive.org./web/20170202114312im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/f/6/b/m/j/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1fbsny.png/1478549192877.jpg)
REVIEW: Nelson Youth Theatre brings fun and a feel-good factor to their production of the classic musical.
Celebrating life and death
![Olive Derecourt, left, Sarah Derecourt and Emma Jones at the Dia de los Muertos - Mexican Food and Culture event at ...](http://web.archive.org./web/20170202114312im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/f/0/e/p/3/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1f0eba.png/1477446833680.jpg)
Pinatas were smashed, faces were painted and food was enjoyed by many at annual Day of the Dead celebrations.
Open day artisans open doors for public
![Owen Bartlett demonstrates the techniques he uses in the production of hand thrown pottery at Bartlett & Gold Gallery ...](http://web.archive.org./web/20170202114312im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/f/0/5/u/a/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1f05bo.png/1477273915344.jpg)
Artisans in the Upper Moutere opened their doors for the public at their annual open day.