Six cadets from Nelson's TS Talisman will have the opportunity of a lifetime in July next year, as part of an offshore sailing voyage from New Zealand to New Caledonia.

House of Travel outlets in Botany Junction, Nelson and Palmerston North are the only travel retailers in New Zealand to be invited to attend the world premiere of SpaceShipTwo, the space vehicle developed by Scaled Composites to take private passengers to space.

Wellington, Nov 12 NZPA - A man accused of arson, arrested after a police chase yesterday, is to appear in Nelson District Court tomorrow.

3 July 2008 - Truck protests will be held in 13 towns and cities throughout New Zealand tomorrow morning.