Marlborough
Heavy snow, and falls to sea level expected for some parts of the South
Snow to low levels could be on its way for many parts of the South Island overnight and through until Tuesday, with MetService issuing warnings for travellers and farmers.
'A one-off bad season' - Ski days drop by two-thirds
The ski season in Nelson-Marlborough has ended as the shortest on record.
Higher waste costs might be incentive Marlborough’s wine industry needs
Businesses feeding trade waste into Marlborough's sewerage system could cop a "hefty" fee increase this year.
Minority support for legalising cannabis at Kaikōura debate
While some Kaikōura candidates have admitted "personal experience" with cannabis, only two will vote 'yes' in next month's referendum.
Plug pulled on 2021 Marlborough Wine and Food Festival
Organisers of next February's Marlborough Wine & Food Festival have pulled the plug early.
Resident describes feeling unsafe due to nearby freedom campers
A freedom camping site in the Marlborough Sounds violates national rules protecting the "pleasantness" of reserves, says lawyer Simon Gaines.
Stances to Marlborough freedom camping overhaul switch
Marlborough residents who lobbied for freedom camping sites to be shut down now say they are fine after a replacement campsite in the town centre was proposed.
Victory for mining company in quarry battle with Marlborough residents
A quarry company has won permission to mine more rubble after an emotive year-long battle with residents who pleaded for it to shut.
Test case: Port Otago wants coastal rules on environment relaxed
New Zealand ports are watching and waiting as one of their own tries to add a little grey to "black and white" legislation set up to preserve protected coastal areas.
Driveways driven away by new rule
A move to free up more land for new builds is likely to see fewer driveways and garages in modern housing, in a move some say could have New Zealand looking like Coronation Street.
Mussels to be poured on mussel shell reef to revive 'devastated' population
A boatload of mussel shells have been sunk off Marlborough's shores to create a reef that will help revive marine life and a multimillion-dollar industry.
Marlborough wine industry to celebrate, after hard slog during Covid
The wine industry reacted well to the Covid-19 pandemic, and is now keen to recognise the wines that resulted from that period, Wine Marlborough says.
New grant puts environment on par with the likes of sports and arts
Councillors in Marlborough have put their "money where their mouths are" creating a new kitty for protecting the region's environment.
Council fears law reforms will lead to higher burial costs
It's been a year since burial fees rose in Marlborough, with a 900 percent jump at one cemetery, and the region is now fending off law changes that could trigger another increase.
Landfill gas could power hospital heating in Marlborough
Gas generated from a landfill could heat water at Blenheim's Wairau Hospital in a bid to cut carbon emissions.
Marlborough 'lollipop' parking meters cashed in, headed to Ashburton
Some of Blenheim's bruised and battered old lollipop parking meters are set for a swansong further south after being saved from the scrap heap.
'Light' tremor hits centre of country
People in the northern South Island and southern North Island felt a 4.7 earthquake centred in Marlborough last night.
Marlborough beach vehicle ban hinges on numbers
A vehicle survey has been suggested for a quake-stricken coast in Marlborough as a proposed quad bike ban has been delayed again.
Project to restore water quality 'not about farmer bashing'
Farmers are concerned about receiving fair treatment during a multimillion-dollar project to clean up a Marlborough catchment.
Study on eco-friendly alternatives to forestry blocks gets backing
Marine farmers, forestry harvesters and Marlborough Sounds residents have asked for a study on how unwanted pine forests could be turned into nature blocks to stop sediment clogging seabeds.