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1545 days ago

Covid, say novid

Barnaby Sharp Reporter from The Nelson Mail

Former Nelsonian has gone viral after his "sitting room singing" gig was published on the New Zealand Police Facebook page.

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1545 days ago

Tourism operators hunker down

Barnaby Sharp Reporter from The Nelson Mail

Abel Tasman National Park tourism operators says it's fortunate the Covid-19 crisis struck at the end of summer, and are cautiously looking ahead to next year.

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1545 days ago

New boss for PHO

Barnaby Sharp Reporter from The Nelson Mail

Sara Shaughnessy has been appointed as the new chief executive of Nelson Bays Primary Health (NBPH). She will move to Nelson from Australia in June where she is currently the director mental health and integrated care at the Mid North Coast District Health Board in New South Wales.

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1545 days ago

Lockdown shines light on criminals

Barnaby Sharp Reporter from The Nelson Mail

Tasman Police say one of the side effects of the coronavirus lockdown has been the increased visibility of criminal activity in the community.

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1545 days ago

Champ crowdfunds to save career

Barnaby Sharp Reporter from The Nelson Mail

Nelson's champion cyclist Niamh Fisher-Black, who fled Italy's Covid-19 red zone, has been forced to crowdfund to salvage her professional career.

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1545 days ago

Worker caught virus leaving - NMH

Barnaby Sharp Reporter from The Nelson Mail

An overseas vineyard worker who tested positive for coronavirus after leaving New Zealand likely caught the virus while travelling home, local health authorities say.

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1545 days ago

Lifeline bridge vulnerable

Barnaby Sharp Reporter from The Nelson Mail

One bad shake and the Pelorus Bridge - the vital route between Nelson and Blenheim - would be severed, says the AA.

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1545 days ago

Preparing for a return

Barnaby Sharp Reporter from The Nelson Mail

While some Nelson eateries are back in business, Hopgood's has taken a slightly different approach.

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1545 days ago

A little look behind the scenes...

New World

The Covid-19 pandemic has shown us all how quickly life can change. For many New Zealanders, this has meant job losses or significant pay cuts – and the family pantry suddenly empty.

For the past two months, there’s been a huge demand for food parcels from local charities around the … View more
The Covid-19 pandemic has shown us all how quickly life can change. For many New Zealanders, this has meant job losses or significant pay cuts – and the family pantry suddenly empty.

For the past two months, there’s been a huge demand for food parcels from local charities around the country. Find out what we’ve been doing behind the scenes to support these charities who are helping New Zealanders get back on their feet.

(PS – we want to say a special ‘thank you’ to all of you who have made a donation at your local store. Your generous support is helping keep New Zealanders fed.)
Take a look behind the scenes

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1545 days ago

Know the signs of a stroke

Stroke Foundation

During this time of COVID-19, it’s important we remember the different signs of stroke and that stroke is always a medical emergency.

One New Zealander every hour experiences stroke. But if you think F.A.S.T. you could save someone’s life and give them the best chance of recovery.

F - … View more
During this time of COVID-19, it’s important we remember the different signs of stroke and that stroke is always a medical emergency.

One New Zealander every hour experiences stroke. But if you think F.A.S.T. you could save someone’s life and give them the best chance of recovery.

F - Face - Is it drooping on one side?
A - Arm - Is one arm weak?
S - Speech - Is it mixed up, slurred or lost?
T - Take Action - Call 111 immediately.

Think F.A.S.T., act fast, and keep looking out for each other.

Thank you, from the Stroke Foundation of New Zealand.
Learn more

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1546 days ago

Send a Level 3 Love Letter to someone you miss

Stacey Reporter from Stuff

Hi Neighhours,

It's been a tough last few weeks, right? When life gets hard and the world gets scary, it's our loved ones we turn to for support.

But this extraordinary coronavirus pandemic is different. Many of us can't see our most special friends and whānau because we want to … View more
Hi Neighhours,

It's been a tough last few weeks, right? When life gets hard and the world gets scary, it's our loved ones we turn to for support.

But this extraordinary coronavirus pandemic is different. Many of us can't see our most special friends and whānau because we want to keep them safe, and we want to get through this as a nation by following social distancing and Covid-19 Alert Level 3 rules.

While thousands of people are returning to work, visiting friends and family outside of your bubble may still be off the cards for some time longer.

Do you have a message for someone you can't see in person? A shout out to a sibling or best friend? A much-loved and missed grandparent? A new baby you need to virtually cuddle?

Level 3 Love Letters is an opportunity to share a video message for a loved one on Stuff.

You can upload your video here so we can share it with them and New Zealand

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1546 days ago

Student sentenced for lockdown breaches

Barnaby Sharp Reporter from The Nelson Mail

Jessie Dredge was warned by police twice for breaching the lockdown rules, before she was involved in a car crash while on her way to go four-wheel-driving.

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1546 days ago

NMIT weathers covid storm

Barnaby Sharp Reporter from The Nelson Mail

Funding is secured for the polytechnic's domestic students, but worries remain over international recruitment.

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1546 days ago

Kiwis taking on new careers

Barnaby Sharp Reporter from The Nelson Mail

An exhibition of postmortem photography was the prompt for Nelson woman Damara Pearl to leave behind her 13-year career in coffee wholesaling.

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1546 days ago

Crunch time yet to hit

Barnaby Sharp Reporter from The Nelson Mail

For many Nelson-Tasman businesses, weathering the lockdown and opening up on the other side has been the main challenge. And for some, that challenge is still ahead of them.

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