A woman with an eye for aesthetics, every detail in this replica villa has been carefully orchestrated by Vicky Jepson.

Couple finally has 'forever home'

A Nelson couple threw themselves into villa research and collected hundreds of pictures to inspire a special build.

Man injured on trawler

Sealord's deep sea factory trawler, the FV Rehua.

Emergency response crews and Coastguard Kaikoura called out to retrieve a man suffering chemical burns.

Bad day for cyclists

Two cyclists were brought to Nelson Hospital after colliding with a car in two separate incidents.

Fizzing fermentation festival

Organisers of Nelson's first Kombucha Festival are planning an effervescent evening.

Nelson's new cricket coach

Experienced coach Ruan Louw assumes new role at Nelson Cricket.

Spring cheer lifts spirits

Spring lambs, gardens and daffodills are just the ticket to lift winter blues.

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Former librarian must apologise

Former Rai Valley Area School librarian Faye Leov in 2010 after receiving an apology from the school board for her ...

3:08 PM  She was behind the letter that called her former boss a "monster" and a "saboteur".

Property package to help families

3:00 PM  Calling all Motueka landlords!

Fishing fraternity urges closer camera consultation

Crash survivor dog's new home video

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Crash survivor dog's new home

A dog taken from the banks of a river after a car smash that killed his owner has found a new place to live.

Sport

Louw appointed Nelson's new cricket coach

Nelson Cricket's new coaching director Ruan Louw.

Experienced coach Louw assumes new role at Nelson Cricket.

Havili back for Makos

David Havili in action during the Crusaders' Super Rugby final win over the Lions in Johannesburg.

Tasman's David Havili refreshed and desperate for game time against Waikato.

McKenzie dominates freestyle events

Tasman's Sam McKenzie dominated the freestyle events.

McKenzie sets three new records at South Island swim champs.

Kaleb Johnston wins national schools bronze

Waimea College's Kaleb Johnston won bronze in a busy weekend of indoor bowls.

Kaleb Johnston finishes third at NZ secondary schools tournament.

Revved up Bennett at a loss

George Bennett, pictured at the Tour de France, is way back in 157th at the Vuelta a Espana.

Kiwi cyclist unable to fathom why he can't find the pace that lifted him into the Tour de France top 10.

Lifestyle & Entertainment

Bacco an affair of the heart

Terry Milton, owner of Bacco Restaurant and Wine Bar in Trafalgar St, Nelson.

Bacco Restaurant and Wine Bar is an affair of the heart for owner Terry Milton.

Taste and see - learning to appreciate wine

Juliane Cormier of Casa del Vino in Nelson with the enomatic dispensing machines for wine tasting.

An evening with a Master of Wine provides tips and tricks to better appreciate wine.

Mudcastle a dream destination

Upper Moutere's Mudcastle one of Airbnb's worldwide picks for a wedding venue.

Upper Moutere's Mudcastle has made Airbnb's list of dream wedding destinations.

Pinot clarity at Cloudy Bay

The pinot noir salon held at Cloudy Bay in Marlborough.

A gathering of wine experts at Cloudy Bay tasted the future of

Birdie's the word

Ruby-Ann Burgess, Harry Stocker and Fynn Sawyer with the chorus, in the Nayland College production of Bye Bye Birdie.

The opening night of Nayland College's Bye Bye Birdie was an exuberant and engaging affair.

Opinion

Sweet Home Motueka: Slip sliding away

The slide at Decks Reserve has seen better days.

In this week's Sweet Home Motueka Elise Vollweiler examines the state of play at Decks Reserve.

Bylaw a case of wait and see

People like Janine Targett will no longer be able to sleep rough overnight in the Nelson CBD.

The Nelson City Council, after much deliberation and more than few missteps, has voted in the City Amenitys bylaw.

Pinot clarity at Cloudy Bay

The pinot noir salon held at Cloudy Bay in Marlborough.

A gathering of wine experts at Cloudy Bay tasted the future of

Makos can learn plenty from first-up reversal

Replacement midfielder Levi Aumua attempts to pierce the Canterbury defence at Trafalgar Park on Friday.

If the Tasman Makos are seeking a blueprint for success after Friday evening's 39-0 hiding in Nelson, the match video would be a good place to start looking.

Be prepared in the outdoors

Jake Mirfin was expertly patched up by Dr Chris Abbott at Nelson Hospital.

OPINION: Lately I seem to have been spending a lot of time running around filling in forms and ticking boxes.

Our People

Ovation for innovation

Some would see a remote control cushion as a new level of lazy. Others would see it as long overdue.

All my 'motor dreams' are nightmares of communities fragmented, town centres choked of their vitality, and billions of dollars poured into 'nationally significant' highways that get you there five minutes faster – until they too become clogged.

Longest lost a remarkable tale

Peter Le Fleming spent 30 days alone and lost after injuring himself while walking the Heaphy Track in January 1980.

I feel privileged to be able to record more backcountry stories in my latest book Kahurangi Stories, to be published by Potton and Burton and due out in October.

Kiwi actor to star in US sci-fi series

Nelson actor Nick McLoughlin has landed himself the lead role in the upcoming science fiction series "Dmacina".

Nelson actor Nick McLoughlin is chasing his dream in LA, joining the cast of an upcoming sci-fi show.

Poet covers a lot of Miles video

Miles Spence reads from his poetry collection.

Nelson author Miles Spence is back with a collection of poems and two more books in the wings.

Humans of Nelson

Humans of Nelson

A national storytelling initiative has hit Nelson and a small but passionate group of local volunteers are driving it.

Arts

Hold-all exhibition draws 400 people

Stumped by Cherrie Mitchell, of Blenheim, won the created with any fibre and/or yarn class, the most-innovative prize ...

Hundreds of people attend an exhibition of Motueka Arts Council winter competition entries.

Poet covers a lot of Miles video

Miles Spence reads from his poetry collection.

Nelson author Miles Spence is back with a collection of poems and two more books in the wings.

Stage set for Ma's Place fundraising concert

The Split Apple Rockers Andrew Palmer, Dave Baker, Craig Starrenburg, Ernie Tarling and John Foes-Lamb are due to ...

Support group Ma's Place to benefit from proceeds of variety concert.

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.

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