Marlborough
Council considers pest management for wild kiwifruit
The extent of how far-reaching wild kiwifruit is in the Marlborough Sounds is under the microscope - as the council considers whether it needs to be included in its pest management plan.
Tidal stations to help boaties understand Tory Channel currents
The historically unpredictable sea currents in Tory Channel, the gateway for ferries travelling between the North and South Island, may have just become easier to understand.
Whale Trail clip-on bridge nearly finished despite weather set-backs
Despite weather setbacks, a new cycle and walkway from Picton to Kaikōura should have a clip-on bridge north of Blenheim finished before winter.
Vehicle limits retained as road repairs continue 10 months after storm
Vehicle length restrictions will remain on two major roads in the Marlborough Sounds as storm repair work continues.
Marlborough's water asset split under Three Waters concerns mayor
Marlborough mayor John Leggett says the convoluted design makes no sense and he questions how it would deliver better quality drinking water and better environmental outcomes.
Proposal to extend Nelson Airport runway and noise allowances
Residents living near Nelson Airport are being asked to have their say on a proposed runway extension and future noise increases.
Training, loaded containers will help iwi to mount effective emergency response
Iwi across the top of the South Island are now well equipped to be part of the official emergency management response in the event of a disaster.
Arrest after investigation into methamphetamine near school
Police have arrested a 41-year-old man after an investigation into methamphetamine dealing near a primary school in Blenheim.
King Salmon announces $73m loss; hopes to raise $60m to meet challenges
Marlborough-based King Salmon has made a large full year loss, and is raising more than $60 million to improve its balance sheet.
Trading halt placed on King Salmon ahead of full year result release
Marlborough-based King Salmon has been placed in a trading halt ahead of the scheduled release of its full year result and a potential capital raising.
Censoring content: Readers reminded not to judge a book by its cover
Marlborough's libraries will not censor content just because someone takes offence to it.
Marlborough Sounds salmon dying after hot summer
Environmental watchdog group Guardians of the Sounds has obtained figures showing New Zealand King Salmon dumped close to 1300 tonnes of fish waste in landfill over the last three months.
Council axing QR codes in light of government changes
Marlborough District Council intends dropping QR codes at its facilities from this weekend.
Blenheim waste dumping charges to rise as new greenwaste weighbridges near
Marlborough's waste dumping charges are set to increase, as the Government tries to encourage people to dump less.
Horse and plough add French touch to Marlborough vineyard
Best of 2022 - Gordon the Clydesdale has been roped in to help plough between the rows of Churton Vineyard in Marlborough. Video, Audio
Horse and plough add French touch to Marlborough vineyard
Best of 2022 - Gordon the Clydesdale has been roped in to help plough between the rows of Churton Vineyard in Marlborough.
AudioMarlborough council significantly raising dump prices to afford levies
Landfill prices in Marlborough are set to increase, in a bid to encourage people to send less waste to the dump.
What does everyone want for Marlborough in the future?
Whisper the words "post-pandemic". Because while we're not there yet, some among us are planning for that special day.
Missing man Wayne Taylor last seen in Blenheim
Police are appealing for information about missing man Wayne Taylor after air and land searches failed to find him.
Council backs iwi collaboration on freshwater management
Marlborough District Council has backed an initiative that will involve Te Tauihu iwi in the management of freshwater.