It wasn’t just Santa, there were storm troopers and a mermaid among the 1500 people entertaining the public at Nelson’s Christmas parade. Organiser Trevor Marshall said this year’s parade attracted…
A community effort has seen Nelson’s civic Christmas tree switched on for the season. A crowd gathered at the Church Steps on Sunday evening as the 3000 lights were turned…
Nelson will host the premiere of the sequel to a coming-of-ageing show that captured Kiwi audiences. Theatre veteran Mark Hadlow is back on his bike for GOMIL — Grumpy Middle…
Storm-related sediment poses “a major problem” for the health of estuaries and waterways in Nelson, say city council staff. Contaminants such as E coli continued to be an issue, while…
Surrounded by empty retail spaces, Raf Sirri’s Italian restaurant Babagatto has become an island in Nelson’s Morrison Square. In June, Sirri and his neighbours learned they would have to move…
Lawyer Sarah Moon was on a traditional career path when a chat with a friend led to a change in direction. Moon had been at Nelson law firm Pitt &…
Five years after it was first lodged, a plan change allowing housing development in the Kākā Valley is set to be adopted. This week, the Environment Court issued its final…
The riders are getting revved up, the bike decorations are being prepared and the toys are being wrapped for the Ulysses Club Toy Run. More than 200 motorbike riders are…
Twenty-five years ago, Richard Carruthers felt there weren’t enough opportunities for young Nelson actors to appear centre stage. So he created his own theatre company to foster young talent. Now,…
Powered by tea, biscuits and expertise, a volunteer team is hard at work restoring a distinctive aircraft. The Merchant Buccaneer, a 1953 Bristol Freighter, has been a fixture at Founder’s…