Marlborough
'Most unusual conditions': Ferry docks after 12-hour crossing
The Interislander ferry has successfully berthed in Picton after a 12-hour journey but more ferries are still at sea.
Two men injured in Marlborough Sounds boating incident
Two men have been seriously injured in a boating incident in the Marlborough Sounds.
Summer Series - A Rabbiting Life
Max Nelson is one of the last of the old-time rabbiters who fought plagues of rabbits in places like the back country stations of Marlborough. He worked for Awatere Rabbit Board in the 1960s and a lot… Audio
Marlborough smell complaints: 'I can't use my house'
A new system to map bad smells in Marlborough has picked up two smells so pungent people were unable to use their house.
Councillor urges rethink for subdivisions on quake-prone land
Houses could be built in Blenheim's quake-prone east with innovative engineering, says a councillor concerned that its subdivision potential is not being catered for.
Māori wards back on cards in Marlborough after govt law change
A Māori ward is back on the cards in Marlborough after the government announced sweeping changes to a "racist" law.
Notorious Marlborough highway stretch overlooked for safety work
If State Highway 1's dangerous Weld Pass isn't addressed soon it will be like 'stepping back into the Dark Ages', a transport committee chairperson says.
Pandemic has silver lining for Marlborough wine
People hunkering down in pandemic-hit US and UK - major markets for Marlborough wine - has meant a lift in sales of wine from New Zealand's largest wine growing region. Audio
Landowners, farmers join forces to restore special wetlands
Precious wetlands in Kaikōura that have been drained and degraded for generations, are now being lovingly restored and protected. Video
Parking wardens questioned for town with more parks than parkers
There's more empty parks than cars in front of the Atlantis backpacker hostel by Picton's foreshore, but visitors complain they are being rubbed the wrong way by 'overzealous' parking wardens.
Cold change on its way as parts of South Island sizzle again
Canterbury and Marlborough are again sweltering in hot temperatures today with Christchurch, Ashburton and Timaru about 30C or higher.
DIY campervan explodes without warning at Marlborough campsite
A couple from the United Kingdom has "lost everything" after the vehicle they were living in caught fire at a Marlborough camping site.
Hot weather prompts suspension of fire permits in parts of South Island
Fire and Emergency is urging vigilance of fire danger in Canterbury and most of the upper South Island.
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.
