Protesters at the Stop The Drop protest march up Trafalgar St.

Protesters hit streets

Voices chanting "Stop the drop, no brodifacoum in our Brook" sounded through the otherwise quiet Trafalgar St as protesters voiced their anger.

Hope for new mum video

Hailey Greenwood and her son Bowie Greenwood at  their Orchard St new home, one of a number of new homes developed by ...

Hailey Greenwood has hope after being given a home by the Nelson Tasman Housing Trust.

'Master of his own downfall'

A former Nelson hospitality boss has been found guilty in a multi-million dollar fraud case.

Bugman comes to school

Ruud Kleinpaste and George the weta were on a mission to teach Central School pupils about nature.

Dude, where's my cow?

Three Kiwis, one rickshaw, and an epic 3000km adventure across India.

Pond funding issue resurfaces

The NCC will foot the whole $1.2m bill for the Tahunanui Modellers Pond fix.

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Stop the drop

Protesters at the Stop The Drop protest march up Trafalgar St.

Voices chanting "Stop the drop, no brodifacoum in our Brook" sounded through the otherwise quiet Trafalgar St as protesters voiced their anger.

'Master of his own downfall'

A former Nelson hospitality boss is behind bars having been found guilty in a multi-million dollar fraud case.

Inside the Nelson Housing Trust's new development video

Funding hopes for Nelson Tasman Housing Trust

Sport

Baby Blacks backing firepower

Baby Blacks winger Tima Faingaanuku is tackled during New Zealand's semifinal win over France

The Baby Blacks have scored 10 more tries than England during the World Rugby Under-20 Championship.

Temalisi regains spark

Temalisi Fakahokotau has been a rare bright light in another poor season for the Mainland Tactix.

 Tactix haven't had much to be excited about in 2017, but Temalisi Fakahokotau has been a rare positive.

Sevens rookie eyes Makos contract

New Zealand sevens representative Andrew Knewstubb has been included in the 33-strong Tasman high performance squad.

New Zealand sevens player Andrew Knewstubb pushes for Tasman Makos contract.

Suburbs missing four starters

Suburbs defender Kristian Gibson will miss Saturday's match due to suspension.

Suburbs will face Coastal Spirit without a host of key players.

Waimea and Nelson set for rematch

Tasman Trophy finalists Waimea Old Boys and Nelson clash once again on Saturday.

WOB and Nelson both looking to bounce back from defeats at Trafalgar Park on Saturday. 

Lifestyle & Entertainment

Wizard of Oz coming to Nelson

Australian guitar legend Tommy Emmanuel is playing at Nelson's Annesbrook Church on September 20 as part of a nationwide ...

Australian guitar legend Tommy Emmanuel talks about his Kiwi musical connections, Nashville and scoring free tickets to the races.

Film delves into effects of capitalism in modern China

A scene from next weeks Film Society screening of Mountains May Depart

Jia Zhangke, cinema's skilled historian of a China evolving so rapidly that its own citizens can scarcely keep up, strikes a melancholic chord in Mountains May Depart. 

Fibre Spectrum celebrates 30 years with exhibition

A shawl featured in the 30th birthday celebrations at Fibre Spectrum.

A group of fibre artists who formed as Fibre Spectrum in 1987 are celebrating 30 years in business with a group exhibition

Cultural trauma explored in exhibition

Ann Braunsteiner in shadow, with work from #lostchildhood at the McKee Gallery in Nelson.

 Artist Ann Braunsteiner has carefully and deliberately constructed #lostchildhood, and exhibition exploring cultural trauma in the McKee Gallery.

Cafe 'a cross-section of Nelson society'

Staff Ayesha Hohepa, Christie Gerrish and Beth Phipps at Yaza Cafe in Nelson.

Yaza is a quirky little cafe in a corner of the Montgomery car park that has carved out quite a reputation.

Opinion

Council needs new model for addressing pond problem

Nelson City Council has committed to spending $1.2 million on Modellers' Pond at Tahunanui, but would that money be ...

The Modellers Society has missed out on funding to fix their pond, but is using council money the smartest move?

The freedom to choose is one to fight over

There's no such thing as too much choice when it comes to indulging in some retail therapy.

Having a Freedom of Spiel doesn't mean you get to trample on every other freedom

Lighthouse life a bygone era

The Pages were largely self-sufficient, raising a family a six children.

Lighthouses today are invariably nothing but a bunch of flashing LEDs, but it wasn't that long ago that families filled their lives at these remarkable outposts.

Crisis support crucial for child cancer families

Megan Stephens came into contact with the Child Cancer Foundation when her daughter Gabrielle, 6, was diagnosed with ...

Say your child is diagnosed with cancer.

Winemakers join forces

Sir George Fistonich, Villa Marie Estate founder.

It is often said that making wine is the easy bit, selling wine is where the business really starts to get tough, wineries spend a huge amount of time and money on different forms of marketing and that was one of the key drivers for twelve premium family-owned wine producers to form an alliance – the Family of Twelve.

Our People

Negotiating the pothole questions of life

Potholes go from bad to worse in winter.

OPINION: There are many unanswered questions in life. Potholes are one of them.

First prize surprise for young composer

Nelson College for Girls student Emily Clifford won first prize at the National Shakespeare Composition Competition in ...

Emily Clifford entered a competition as a learning experience but ended up winning the top prize.

Order of merit for Cawthron scientist

Lesley Rhodes  has been a scientist with the Cawthron Institute since 1994.

A Nelson woman's 30-year science career is being rewarded by the New Zealand Order of Merit.

Woman's selfless service to hospice

Mary Garner has been recognised in the Queens Birthday honours for her work with the Nelson Tasman Hospice.

A woman who helps dying patients tell their life stories has been awarded the Companion of the Queen's Service Order.

Fight for feminism earns award

Mary Gavin has been made a Companion of the Queens Service Order.

A Nelson campaigner has been made a Companion of the Queens Service Order for her services to women.

Rugby

Baby Blacks backing firepower

Baby Blacks winger Tima Faingaanuku is tackled during New Zealand's semifinal win over France

The Baby Blacks have scored 10 more tries than England during the World Rugby Under-20 Championship.

Sevens rookie eyes Makos contract

New Zealand sevens representative Andrew Knewstubb has been included in the 33-strong Tasman high performance squad.

New Zealand sevens player Andrew Knewstubb pushes for Tasman Makos contract.

Waimea and Nelson set for rematch

Tasman Trophy finalists Waimea Old Boys and Nelson clash once again on Saturday.

WOB and Nelson both looking to bounce back from defeats at Trafalgar Park on Saturday. 

Makos contracts up for grabs

Waimea Old Boys loose forward Daniel Hytongue has been included in the 33-man Tasman high performance squad.

Tasman selected 33-strong high performance squad to prepare for a pre-season match against Counties Manukau.

Crowley takes over as Tasman assistant coach

Tasman Makos assistant rugby coach Leo Crowley ready for challenging new role.

Leo Crowley ready to face big challenge at Tasman's assistant rugby coach.

Arts

Ruby Coast Arts members to open doors

Work by painter Lynette Graham, of Mapua, who is scheduled to take part in the Ruby Coast Arts open studios event.

The public can visit some working artists at Mapua, Ruby Bay and Tasman this long weekend.

Book art winner takes inspiration from life

Richmond Library promotions assistant Pania Konecna holds the Book Art competition section winning entry by Penny Sturrock.

It was a case of art imitating life for Book Art competition winning entry.

Short story comp entries open

Ella Pratt, of Mapua, gets her book signed by author Margaret Mahy at the inaugural Mapua literary festival in 2010.

Writers over 15 are urged to enter the short story competition.

Ivasa win Smokefreerockquest Nelson final

Fret 24 were the people's choice winners.

The plan to have fun pays off for winning Nelson College-Nelson College for Girls band.

Historic movie house to close

0803 2011 Photo Ross Giblin copyright The Dominion Post
Earthquake prone buildings in Courtenay Place, ...

Wellington's Paramount cinema will close in September, just after celebrating its centenary.

Gumboot Musical a stomping good time

Stimela 'The Gumboot' Musical is a show full of joy and laughter and proves that music is indeed food for the soul.

The Gumboot Musical will leave you breathless and stomping your feet for more.

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