International travel buyers pitched the best of the region
There’s a conversation Wheelie Fantastic Cycle Tours co-owner Nicky McBride has over and over with the tourists pedalling their way across the region. It’s all around what it’s like to…
Te Tauihu waka ama event aims to get more students paddling
Students from schools across Te Tauihu took to the water for a regional waka ama event aimed at growing the sport among young people. Organised by Whakatū Marae Waka Ama-Club,…
From Nelson to Glasgow: 18-year-old Tia Nacagilevu ready to lift for Commonwealth Games Glory
Eighteen-year-old Nelson weightlifter Litia “Tia” Nacagilevu has been selected to represent New Zealand at next month’s Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. For the young athlete, receiving the official confirmation email a…
New developments to brighten CBD gloom
Vacancies are mounting on Nelson’s Bridge St as infrastructure works and economic pressures take their toll. However, property experts say better days are ahead with new developments planned for the…
Nelson karate team to take on world at New York tournament
A team of 10 martial artists from the Seido Karate Nelson dojo are travelling to New York in August to compete for world titles and mark a major milestone. The…
One of Nelson’s ‘great toilers’ honoured with civic award
A “great toiler” who keeps the community running has been honoured with a Nelsonian Civic Award. Penny Molnar received the award, which honours outstanding community service, at a Nelson City…
Nelson pair named in Forbes’ prestigious 30 Under 30 list
Two young Nelson go-getters are celebrating after being named in a Forbes Magazine list of the 30 most promising and impactful individuals under 30 in Asia-Pacific. Nate Wilbourne, 18, and…
Extraordinary’ community response saves Kai Rescue, but concerns remain
A 4000% increase in community donations since last week has staved off the threat of closure for local food re-distribution service Kai Rescue. But provider, the Nelson Environment Centre, said…
Blood donors for boy with extremely rare disorder ‘worth weight in gold’
On the day Jericho Ward was born, his mother Ellie had an inkling something wasn’t right. Feeling no movement, she called the midwife and was told to head into hospital…
New chopper marks 35 years of rescue services in top of the South
The arrival of a new chopper is being hailed as the start of the next chapter for the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter Trust. The trust has turned 35, and marked…