Marlborough
Marlborough Sounds storm-damaged roads may be permanently closed, council says
Marlborough District Council says it is possible parts of Kenepuru Road in the Marlborough Sounds could be permanently closed after it was severely damaged in the August storm.
Marlborough District seeks input on rubbish service changes
Marlborough District Council is considering whether to bin kerbside rubbish bags - introduce wheelie bins and expand its collection area.
Chief executive makes sudden exit from NZ King Salmon
Grant Rosewarne has abruptly resigned from the embattled fish farmer NZ King Salmon.
Anxiety for Marlborough residents as SH6 closes for emergency repairs
The Rai Valley township will be a lot quieter from this morning as State Highway 6 linking it to Nelson closes for seven weeks for emergency flood repairs.
Marlborough health staff expected to travel by road while SH6 remains closed despite flight service
Flight service created to help health staff travel between Nelson and Blenheim following highway closure, but most expected to travel by road.
Social housing development with 14 homes built in Blenheim
Fourteen new homes have been built by Kāinga Ora in Blenheim, amid strong demand for public housing in the region.
Passengers from Covid cruise liner walking around small town with cold symptoms
It comes as three big cruise liners - one with about 130 cases on board - arrive at New Zealand ports.
Flight service between Nelson and Blenheim to be trialled as SH6 remains closed
A flight service between Nelson and Blenheim will be trialled for two weeks while State Highway Six is closed for emergency flood repairs.
SH1 closed north of Kaikōura after fourth Labour weekend fatality
One person has died in a crash on State Highway 1 at Kekerengu, north of Kaikōura.
Marlborough mountain bike concept borrows design from ski areas
Mountain bikers have proposed a new series of tracks like 'ski field' zones in and around popular Marlborough walking tracks.
Yealands attracts interest from potential buyers in Australia
The wine company is in talks with potential buyers, according to the Australian Financial Review.
Neighbours fear ‘another layer of frustration’ if freedom camping site gets green light
A freedom camping site mooted for the car park of Marlborough's premier sport ground will add "another layer of frustration" to the area, neighbours say.
Final election declaration sees two changes to preliminary result in Marlborough
The final count for the election in Marlborough has seen two seats changed from the preliminary result released earlier in the week.
SH6 between Nelson and Blenheim to close for 7 weeks
Part of the main highway between Nelson and Blenheim will close for seven weeks so emergency repairs can be carried out after the August storm.
Marlborough's new mayor eyes roads viability and climate challenges
Marlborough's new mayor Nadine Taylor says she's honoured to be elected to the role with such a vote of confidence from the community.
Minister meets with Nelson council to check on progress after floods
The recovery continues in Nelson and Marlborough, where many residents have been unable to return home due to damaged roads or because their properties are unlivable.
New $3.79m wine research centre opens in Marlborough
The Blenheim-based New Zealand Wine Centre, which was paid for through the government's Provincial Growth Fund, aims to help the industry stay ahead of global trends.
Fish deaths a factor as NZ King Salmon posts $24.5m first-half loss
New Zealand King Salmon has deepened its interim loss as it faced increased fish deaths, a lower harvest and a fall in biomass at sea.
Person dies in house fire in Marlborough
One person has died in a house fire in Seddon, in Marlborough this evening.
One Hundred Havens: A history of the Marlborough Sounds
Author Helen Beaglehole first visited the Marlborough Sounds in a small yacht after a very stormy Cook Strait crossing. She returned numerous times over the next 40 years, exploring and sailing the… Audio
