Speedway to appeal against meet restrictions

The Nelson Speedway Association is acknowledged as the number one club-run track in the country and national title events have drawn thousands to the region over decades, a feat the association hopes will continue as they head into their sixth decade. But a recent...
Brad speaks about his time on ‘Survivor’

Brad speaks about his time on ‘Survivor’

For those of you who have been watching the latest season of ‘Survivor New Zealand’, you will be aware that our local lad, Brad Norris, has been voted out of the game by five of his tribemates. In one of the world’s toughest games, 18 castaways from all across New...
New-look Queen St is complete

New-look Queen St is complete

The long wait is finally over. Tools are down, and the street is finally open. After 17 long months, 3 revised completion dates, a car through a shop window and almost $15 million, retailers can rejoice that the street is back to being fully operational again. On...

Meeting aims to improve Arms Act

A lively crowd of nearly 100 registered firearms holders turned up to Saxton park clubrooms to help the police gather feedback and ideas on current firearms licensing and procedures. The police representative and coordinator of the NZ wide roadshow, Mike McIlraith,...
Performers battle it out for Showquest title

Performers battle it out for Showquest title

The Trafalgar Centre will be pumping with excitement on June 26, as student teams jump on stage in New Zealands new music, dance and drama event, Showquest. The event is a collaboration between Rockquest Promotions and local performing arts group BreakOut, and with...