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.
Big highs and long drops revealed in Marlborough satisfaction survey
People are happy more than one bus is running in Marlborough, but have poo-pooed the sewerage system.
Marlborough's main water supply could be leaking into Cook Strait - report
Water from Marlborough's main aquifer could be leaking from ocean fault lines into Cook Strait, a new report has found.
New cruise ship berth at Picton could raise pollution - engineer
Plans to expand Picton's ferry terminal would place a heavy burden on its environment unless properly managed, a seagoing marine engineer says.
Blenheim man's campaign to cut down trees falls short, but he 'won't be silenced'
Blenheim man Tony Hay says the three large trees on the other side of his garden fence must go.
Police seek public's help in search for missing Marlborough woman
Police want the public's help finding items of interest in the search for a women missing in south Marlborough for nearly two weeks.
A Precious Endeavour
The global pandemic has touched even the lives of people in remote Endeavour Inlet in the Marlborough Sounds. Video, Audio, Gallery
A Precious Endeavour
The global pandemic has touched even the lives of people in remote Endeavour Inlet in the Marlborough Sounds.
Video, AudioMarlborough house found to be leaking 67,000 litres of water a day
The Renwick household was one of 60 properties with "large" leaks of more than 72 litres a day in the Marlborough District, according to the town's first set of water meter results.
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.
