Nelson Mail - November 15, 2025

German military planes on mission in New Zealand skies

From one mouldy home to another

River maintenance ‘not up to scratch’

Chopper joins battle to restore lake

Man who admitted offending on bail to spend Xmas in custody

Wholesaler goes under owing nearly $900k

Nelson firms in EU research programme as ties build

Tributes flow for former Nelson business and sports leader

Waged workers lining up for food

Principals at ‘breaking point’: survey

Finding out why we are not ready for big one

Investigating the police

Marking time at COP 30 summit

Oracle of Omaha will be missed

Does Tasman really need Nelson?

Nelson mayor Nick Smith replies:

Healthcare praise

Five-minute quiz

Geoff Ormandy, Mahana (October 30) Be prepared

Apartment plan in ‘thawing’ market

Green shoots, lettuces, Ikea: What Retail Property conference told us

Methanex doubts overturning ban will save NZ business

No car? No problem

‘Mona Lisa of illuminated manuscripts’ on display

Epstein’s high-profile friends

Fresh border scuffle risks collapsing peace pact

Altman funds startup to edit babies’ genes to correct genetic conditions

BBC apologises to Trump

Scientist helped unravel genetic blueprint for life

TODAY IN HISTORY

Helen Joyce – a visitor from ‘Terf Island’

Homes away from home in spotlight

Salad days

What to do in the garden this week

Pumpkin

All the bells and whistles, but it falls flat

Contemplative tale that lingers long after credits roll

Now You See Me: But you will really wish you hadn’t

Patti Smith is more candid than ever in Bread of Angels

Road test: Volkswagen Tayron

CRYPTIC CROSSWORD Across 1. It’s a relief, having such an ornament to pin on (5,6) 6. A blood relation is twice to make a comeback (3) 8. Those unsuited to their sittings (5) 10. Such an animal enjoys party affairs (9) 11. How to adorn the floor (4)

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Twenty20 vision: Rating the Black Caps

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Nix player ‘brave’ to take mental health break

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Ferns seek confidence after chaos

The goal is simple: it’s all about goals

Hillier’s PGA quest starts well

Ronaldo sees red in Dublin

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Judgment day at Twickenham

Warriors spread their home base

Aupiki coaches in box seat to replace Bunting

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