Marlborough
Where the wild grapes grow: The stray vines in unexpected places
A Marlborough weed controller has been finding an increasing amount of wild grape and wild olive plants in the region.
'Quite a spectacle': Five Waco biplanes to take centre stage at airshow
Aviation enthusiasts can expect to see the largest gathering of Waco biplanes in Australasia at next year's Classic Fighters Omaka Airshow in Blenheim.
Richard Bradley, battler for Māori rights in foreshore and seabed dispute, dies
The late Marlborough iwi leader Richard Bradley is being commemorated as a brave and passionate Māori leader.
Speed limits on highway where seven people died in crash under review
The highway south of Picton where seven people died in a head-on collision this month was a road with "issues", but it was not the main focus for those tasked with looking after Marlborough's roads.
Abel Tasman biz affected by cancellations after wild weather
The wild weather and flooding across Nelson and Marlborough has not only hurt the residents, but the businesses around the area. Aqua-Taxi's Brendon Alborne is feeling some of that pressure and joins… Audio
Marlborough youth council to review submissions on young people
Marlborough's councillors have asked if the youth council can provide feedback on submissions to next year's annual plan that directly impact young people.
Wairau River works led to lowered aquifer levels - research
Declining levels in an aquifer that is one of Marlborough's main water sources could be partly caused by historic work to narrow the Wairau River, research shows.
Tragic crash sparks muddled media reaction
In the wake of one of our deadliest car crashes, the media upset some by lingering on the aftermath. Pundits and radio hosts claimed costly advertising campaigns came at the cost of safer roads - but… Audio
Tragic crash sparks muddled media reaction
In the wake of one of our deadliest car crashes, the media upset some by lingering on the aftermath. Pundits and radio hosts claimed costly advertising campaigns came at the cost of safer roads - but…
AudioSanford targets growth in salmon, mussels as it sets ambitious earnings target
Fishing company Sanford is ramping up investment in a bid to quintuple its underlying earnings by 2026.
Picton crash tragedy: Relative shocked at loss of loved ones
A relative of those who died in a horror crash south of Picton yesterday says she has lost nearly everyone in her family.
One dead in crash between truck and van
One person has died and another person is seriously injured following a collision between a van and a truck near Blenheim.
'Absolute carnage': Seven killed in head-on crash
One of the first police officers on the scene of a horrific crash on SH1 south of Picton this morning - which claimed seven lives - had only been on the job for three days.
Watershed moment for Blenheim river with only one ‘unsafe’ sample this summer
The water quality of Blenheim's Taylor River is the best it's been in years, but that doesn't mean it's safe to jump in just yet.
Two offenders sought after 18 vehicles broken into
A spate of vehicle break-ins has police in Blenheim appealing for information from the public to identify two offenders.
Repair bill for Marlborough roads among country's most expensive
It will cost more than $80 million to repair storm-damaged roads across the Marlborough district.
Man's body removed from vehicle in Pelorus River
Police recovered the body late last night after it was seen in the vehicle earlier in the day.
Thousands of trees planted along Marlborough coast in community effort
Mike Aviss has a vision for Marlborough's east coast; to have it overtaken by native plants.
Off the beaten track with Kennedy Warne
Kennedy mixes history and geography, with visits to three remote track destinations in Northland, Marlborough and North Canterbury. Audio, Gallery
Is Marlborough looking after the oldest merchant ship in the world?
The roof over the oldest merchant ship in the world leaks, and the walls of its dry dock let seawater in.
