George Bennett and winner Hayden Roulston celebrate together on the podium after their one-two finish at the Elite Road ...

Bennett climbs into contention

12:53 PM  Hayden Roulston tells seventh placed rider to follow the leaders at Tour de France.

Greens oppose dam

Kate Fulton says TDC needs to think carefully about future land use on the Waimea Plains.

No community consensus on "problematic" Waimea dam, say Greens.

TDC seeks advice on dam land plan

1:16 PM  TDC boss Lindsay McKenzie says Waimea dam land approach is different.

New adventures for young explorers

Young explorers can discover the Nelson region with the launch of Kiwi Guardian.

Sanfords buys mussel firm

1:42 PM  Mussel powder producer celebrates Sanford purchase as a "win-win" for the region.

WOW judges revealed

The word from the World of Wearable art judges is to "expect the unexpected" this year.

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News

Sanford buys mussel firm

The Sanford purchase of Blenheim-based nutraceuticals company ENZAQ is being celebrated as a Win-Win for Marlborough and ...

1:42 PM  Mussel powder producer celebrates Sanford purchase as a "win-win" for the region and the greenshell industry.

TDC seeks advice on dam land plan

1:16 PM  TDC boss Lindsay McKenzie says Waimea dam land approach is different.

New adventures for young explorers

Greens oppose Waimea dam plan

Sport

Bennett climbs into contention

George Bennett and winner Hayden Roulston celebrate together on the podium after their one-two finish at the Elite Road ...

Hayden Roulston tells George Bennett to follow the leaders as Kiwi climbs into contention at Tour de France.

Simpson trio ace 17th

Mike Simpson completed the family's generational trifecta for aces on the Nelson Golf Club's 17th hole.

Barry, Mike and Josh Simpson have all aced 17th at Nelson Golf Club.

Waimea tops SI swim meet

Piper Riley was a key part of Waimea's success in Blenheim on Saturday.

Piper Riley and Bendi Kepess lead Waimea College to victory at South Island swimming championships.

Nelson and Waimea post big winning totals

Waimea's Jan Lammers busts through the defence during Saturday's 50-3 win over Roncalli.

Nelson College and Waimea Combined head into next week's break with big wins under their belts. 

Bennett into TDF top 10

George Bennett has moved up to 10th in the Tour de France.

Kiwi cyclist cracks top 10 standings at Tour de France after chaotic stage nine.

Lifestyle & Entertainment

Holiday boredom busters

Isel Park is the perfect place to go for a picnic.

30 school holiday boredom busters.

Homegrown herbal tea business blossoming

Emma Heke with her home grown herbal teas at the Nelson Saturday Market.

A homegrown herbal tea business is growing from a Nelson backyard.

Donald Trump comes to Nelson

Wellington actor Alexander Sparrow impersonates Donald Trump in his DJ Trump shows.

One of the world's top Trump impersonators is bringing his show to Nelson.

Artist forging a solid reputation

Kaiteriteri artist John Wolter at work in his studio making a Viking helmet.

Kaiteriteri artist John Wolter was heading for a classic burger joint in San Francisco, but never arrived.

Precinct the perfect spot for discerning foodies

Precinct Dining's Tim and Kylie Andrew have created a restaurant that has a modern feel to the food.

Motueka has had an important role in this region's food industry for many years, primarily as a place food is grown and processed, but in recent times it has also become home to some wonderful eating establishments including Precinct Dining Co.

Opinion

Prostate not something to poke fun at

You'll never look at walnuts the same again.

In this week's middle-aged man Stu Hunt looks at an uncomfortable truth.

Building costs hard to explain

John Key, left, Nick Smith and Bill English have all failed to get their heads around the housing crisis.

Good news last week - the government announced a one off payment of $4 million to be given to my kids' high school.  

Weather gods deliver wet reminder

Tahuna Beach is one of Nelson's many winter pleasures.

Tahuna Beach, 8.30am on a crisp, fine winter morning just before the shortest day. The tide is falling and the beach looks freshly polished.

Food people are great NZers

Lambs head to the yards at Kaihoka.

Stand tall and call yourself a farmer.

Peeling back the plastic

Losing sleep over the impact of plastic on the environment.

Having dropped the ball with Junk Free June, Elise Vollweiler is talking up plastic-free July in this week's Sweet Home Motueka.

Our People

Gun hysteria should be shot down

Hunting has been part of New Zealand's fabric since its inception. We should not be taking that right away.

Being a licenced firearms owner and user has always been an important part of my life.

Why I turned to cannabis video

Kelly Patchett was diagnosed two years ago with the disorder fibromyalgia.

Confined to home and unable to drive, Kelly Patchett knew she couldn't go on living the way she was.

Rei of gold for long service

Rei Pope says she never dreamt she would receive the Gold Honours Badge from Women's Institute.

Rei Pope says joining Women's Institute was the best thing she did.

Travelling the road in an age gone by

AA service vehicles then and now.

In the unflappable tones of a British Movietone Newsreel narrator, the 1970s AA Road Atlas of New Zealand reflects an age of motoring long gone.

​Grandstand judgement a kick in the guts for Golden Bay

The Takaka Mounted Rifles paraded in front of the grandstand before they left for World War I. Some of them never returned.

The decision of the Environment Court this week to allow the demolition of Golden Bay's historic grandstand is a blow to locals.

Rugby

Nelson and Waimea post big winning totals

Waimea's Jan Lammers busts through the defence during Saturday's 50-3 win over Roncalli.

Nelson College and Waimea Combined head into next week's break with big wins under their belts. 

Semifinal match ups decided

Kahurangi centre Levi Aumua proved a handful for Marist's defence.

Nelson will play Marist and Wanderers will meet WOB in next week's semifinals. 

Makos lock in Nelson College star

Nelson College fullback Leicester Faingaanuku cuts through Wellington College's defence in day one of the 91st ...

Nelson College captain becomes youngest player to sign for the Tasman Makos.

Top qualifier to be determined

Wanderers centre Sione Holani has been in sharp form.

Nelson and Wanderers each one win away from top qualifier's spot.

WATCH: Relive Nelson College's historic Quad victory video

Nelson College celebrate their victory over Christ's College to win the Quadrangular Tournament.

Nelson College in celebration mode after winning schoolboy rugby's oldest prize.

Arts

Permit to protest bylaw sparks outrage

Lewis Stanton's occupation of Trafalgar St has highlighted what the council says is a "gap" in its bylaw process.

A draft bylaw that would require permits to protest in Nelson has been called draconian and undemocratic.

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.

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