Marlborough
Woman's body recovered off coast of Kaikōura
A body has been found in the search for a missing swimmer in Kaikōura.
Drone to broadcast water safety messages to boaties
Marlborough harbour authorities are using a drone to send safety messages to the boaties this summer.
Talks of new freedom camping site in Picton
Talks will begin next year between the Marlborough District Council and Port Marlborough over an "appropriate" spot to put freedom campers looking to use the ferries.
Teen hospitalised after Christmas Day hit-and-run
Police are appealing for information after a hit-and-run driver struck a teenager in Blenheim late on Christmas Day.
New refuse regime sees cost of dumping lawn clippings skyrocket
It now costs $22 to dump a big bag of lawn clippings in Marlborough after new charges were brought in this month - up from approximately $4 charged previously.
New Picton ferry terminal: Port company borrowing to avoid debt
Port Marlborough will look to borrow from its parent company to build a new multimillion-dollar ferry terminal.
Land uplifted by Kaikōura quake still considered ocean in Marlborough
When the Marlborough District Council finished writing its new environment plan in June 2016, it had no idea a one-in-5000-year quake would strike near Kaikōura five months later.
Hotel worried about million-dollar guest if social housing project goes ahead
A five-star hotel is worried it will lose a million-dollar guest that takes up the top floor of its southern wing "365 days a year" if a social housing plot next door is developed.
New developments could bring 'huge potential' for Marlborough Airport
Plans to expand Marlborough Airport might not mean Dunkin Donuts or duty-free shopping, but it could mean new wine or food experiences.
Legionnaires' puts five in hospital in Tasman, Marlborough over November
Gardeners are being warned to protect themselves against Legionnaires' disease after five people in the upper South Island were hospitalised with it this month.
Marlborough to shut many freedom camping sites
Two-thirds of Marlborough's council-owned freedom camping sites will shut under a new draft bylaw.
Marine activity impacts on Marlborough Sounds seabed mapped
Soundwave survey maps could become an "invaluable tool" for the management of marine farms in the Marlborough Sounds.
Reducing town centres' speed pointless, traffic engineer tells council
Slower speeds in Marlborough's town centres would result in more frustration for motorists, residents told a council hearing.
Man rescued after ordeal in mountain range in Marlborough
A man has been plucked to safety after spending three nights in the open in the Richmond Ranges in Marlborough.
Puro to grow 10 hectares of medicinal cannabis
The Marlborough firm says it will plant more than 80,000 seeds and seedlings at Kēkerengū on the Kaikōura Coast.
Water in well near Defence Force base exceeds safe drinking levels, test finds
A well used for drinking water, near Woodbourne defence base in Marlborough, has tested above safe levels for firefighting foam contamination.
Mayor to lead by example and oppose controversial dog bylaw
The Marlborough District Council's dog control bylaw review - the first in a decade - has already thrown up controversy over a proposal to let dogs back into Blenheim's town centre.
Agrochemicals air quality study planned for Marlborough
Are pesticides degrading air quality in rural areas? It's a question researchers have begun investigating in New Zealand's largest wine region.
Wilding pines battle ramps up in Marlborough
In the palm of Jaquetta Bradshaw's hand is a sapling with the power to dry rivers, start bush fires and kill off native life.
Converted shed 'not fit for human habitation' now certified, after ruling
A couple caught out living in a shed converted to a 'tiny house' were told to strip it back to its original condition to comply with council laws.