Nelson Mail news editor Sally Kidson, centre, shares a seat made from recycled plastic with Victory School pupils Tahla ...

Soft plastic recycling arrives

Gone are the days where plastic bags ended up in landfill, now that Nelson finally has a soft plastic recycling scheme.

No new meth help

Jane Kinsey, General Manager of mental health, addictions and disability support services at Nelson Marlborough Health.

Nelson health authorities say there are no plans to set up extra services for drug addicts.

Nelson student US bound

Port Nelson Has come up with a funding boost for a Nelson student representing New Zealand.

New city council boss

The Nelson City Council's new chief executive has a working knowledge of the region.

Rai Saddle safety upgrade

The Rai Saddle is over half way through an upgrade to make the road safer for drivers. 

$20 million boost for Cawthron

Nelson's Cawthron Institute has been awarded about $20 million for research.

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News

Car course for women

Learning the basics of car maintenance.

8:00 AM  A series of courses run by Riverside are aimed at giving women the skills they need to keep the family car on the road.

Hero dog sounds house fire alarm

Barney the dog usually "does nothing but eat" - but he helped save a rural community from a fire.

Playcentre kids explore Motueka

Habitat for Humanity

Video

Tasman hold on against Otago

Depleted Tasman claims the narrowest of wins over Otago in a controversial Mitre 10 Cup contest. 

Sport

Lomax released from Rebels

Tyrel Lomax is now officially a Tasman Mako.

Waiting game over for new Tasman prop Tyrel Lomax.

Tasman well beaten by BOP

No 10 Willy Havili was an early casualty in Tasman's heavy loss to Bay of Plenty.

Tasman outclassed by Bay of Plenty to finish sixth at national Under-19 tournament.

Classy College keep hold of cup

Thang Vanuk scored the opening goal in Nelson College's 3-1 win over Richmond Athletic.

Nelson College win Price Charity Cup for fourth consecutive year.

Tasman hold on against Otago video

Tasman winger James Lowe clears the ball against Otago.

Depleted Tasman claims the narrowest of wins over Otago in a controversial Mitre 10 Cup contest. 

Salmon comfortable in new role

Isaac Salmon in full cry for his Nelson club team in their Tasman Trophy semifinal clash with Moutere.

Rookie prop Salmon embracing his premiership promotion. 

Lifestyle & Entertainment

Bring your kids to the Nelson Arts Festival

Sunny Ray and the Magnificent Moon at the Nelson Arts Festival.

From a World War One play to contemporary clowning, there's a variety of entertainment for the whole family at the Nelson Arts Festival.

Mamma Mia exceeds all expectations

Ally Hossain as Rosie, left, Glenna Armstrong as Donna and Amanda Crehan as Tanya in Mama Mia the musical by Nelson ...

Mamma Mia! Theatre Royal, Nelson Nelson Musical Theatre Reviewed by Trish Sullivan

Original music wins at Titans of Tunes

More than a dozen bands will take the stage during the first Titans of Tunes original music competition at the Playhouse ...

Come along to the Playhouse in Mapua for Nelson's first original music competition.

Maungatapu play to tour the top of the south

Murder and mayhem with the Nelson play Maungatapu Murders.

The long-form production of the Maungatapu play, of which the short version made its debut last year, has sold out during the Nelson Arts Festival.

Drift trikes a life-changer for Chopper

Paul "Chopper" Halsey says riding his electric drift trikes makes him feel 30 years younger.

For Chopper Halsey, life is best enjoyed sitting down and going sideways.

Opinion

Poll dancing and election exhaustion

It's been a ding-dong battle this election between Labour and National.

The political polls go up – the political polls go down - they do the hokey-tokey and they shake this town around.

Outdoor issues still ignored

American angler and Washington DC political lobbyist CJ Bishop

It's general election time and politicians are supposed to be fair game.

Why we need the Southern Link

The likely route of Nelson's Southern Link, designed to provide a heavy transport route to the port.

OPINION: Things are changing quickly and Nelson is in danger of totally missing the bus – again.

Barking up the right tree

If you've never owned a dog before, you could do a lot worse than bringing a golden labrador into your life.

We've never owned a dog despite our youngest son's various Machiavellian and, quite frankly, emotionally manipulative maneuvers aimed at getting a dog, any dog, into our lives.

Hames made mincemeat of me video

Kane Hames is a 'destructive' scrummager, says his All Blacks coach.

OPINION: I said the All Blacks' newest prop wasn't known for his scrummaging and I got taken to task.

Our People

Sweet spot still temps restaurateurs

Kerry and Gary Ford, owners of Ford's Restaurant and Bar.

Serving the perfect dining experience is still the driving force for Garry And Kerry Ford, owners of Ford's Restaurant.

A helping hand for Kiwis on their big OE

Clint Heine, the New Zealander living in London who has set up the Kiwis in London Facebook page.

A Facebook page started by a Nelson man is helping Kiwis settle in to life in London.

Speaking up about speaking out

Carl Horn is calling it a day after 38 years with Toastmasters.

Carl Horn can be very persuasive, particularly about the benefits of learning to speak in public.

The broadcaster and the Beehive

Richard Griffin at his Ruby Bay home.

Richard Griffin is uniquely qualified to speak on two subjects journalism and politics.

Days Track reopens video

Walkers climb the reinstated section of Days Track towards Moana Ave.

A colourful mosaic couch is unveiled part way along the track.

Arts

Bring your kids to the Nelson Arts Festival

Sunny Ray and the Magnificent Moon at the Nelson Arts Festival.

From a World War One play to contemporary clowning, there's a variety of entertainment for the whole family at the Nelson Arts Festival.

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.

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