Marlborough
Covid-19: Ten charges laid over breaches in Nelson-Marlborough
Court documents showed the charges, laid between 4 April and today, related to obstructing a medical officer.
Soil beneath library and art gallery project a ‘potential risk’
Land beneath a library and art gallery project in Blenheim has been identified as a "potential risk to human health".
Clarence Reserve Station a Century Ago
Jack Perkins from the RNZ Spectrum programme is talking to Phyl Christie and Joan Poulton about their childhoods growing up on Clarence Reserve Station, inland from Kaikoura. Their father Percy… Audio
Council takes river role to police speedsters
One of Marlborough's most popular summer swimming spots has been claimed by a council so it can better police river speedsters.
Covid-19: NZ's first ocean salmon farm sees hearing postponed
An aquaculture boss is concerned more salmon will die due to the delay deciding on its Marlborough farm.
'Smart' bins pulled after expected tourism drop in Marlborough
Rubbish bins that never overflow will be scrapped as the Covid-19 coronavirus triggers a nationwide drop in tourism.
'Colonial' names get Marlborough council backing
Rembrandt Drive will join Oakley Avenue, Whitehall Drive and Granville Close in Blenheim's newest subdivision.
Covid-19: Picton ferry terminal consultation moves online
Multimillion-dollar plans to upgrade Picton's ferry terminal have opened for public feedback.
Covid-19: $1.2m boost could cushion blow for galleries, theatres
Community facilities in Marlborough could get a $1.2 million boost to tackle shortfalls triggered by the coronavirus pandemic.
Tragedy as woman's husband dies suddenly at start of lockdown
The rural community is banding together to help a Marlborough woman whose husband died suddenly, just as New Zealand entered lockdown.
Lockdown prompts extension of Marlborough environment plan appeals
Members of the public now have three more weeks to contest Marlborough District Council's "New Zealand first" proposed environment plan.
Crayfish company suspends bid to launch boats post-quake
A crayfishing company is trying to make peace with iwi leaders and conservationists who oppose its bid to get its boats back in the waters off Marlborough's east coast.
Coronavirus: Freight trips quicker, less stressful with lack of traffic
The Covid-19 lockdown has led to a noticeable drop in traffic, with some truck drivers saying it is much easier to meet timetables.
Covid-19: Lockdown not the best time for a spring clean
Give spring cleaning a miss if it'll create piles of rubbish for under-pressure staff, a recycling boss says.
Wine industry faces worker accommodation woes during lockdown
The wine industry is facing criticism for continuing harvest during the Covid-19 lockdown, and is facing problems with worker accommodation.
Quad bike ban in Marlborough divides stakeholders
More opinions are needed on a proposed beach quad bike ban as early chats reveal a division between stakeholders.
Marlborough winery aiming to be herbicide-free by 2025
The technical director of a major Marlborough winery says the tide is turning on the use of herbicides in European viticulture and agriculture.
'Mystical product' casts a spell on Marlborough wine student
A Marlborough wine maker is close to gaining one of the world's highest qualifications in wine.
Planter boxes uprooted after one crash too many in Picton
Brick planter boxes will be removed from a town centre in Marlborough after thousands of dollars were spent fixing damage caused from people driving into them.
Councillors roast developer's 'poor' street names for subdivision
Proposed road names at Blenheim's newest subdivision have been criticised for reeking of "colonial cringe".
