Marlborough
Magnitude 5 quake near Seddon
A magnitude 5 earthquake has hit near Seddon, but St John says it hasn't received any calls or reports of injuries from the area.
Investigation into what killed 200 eels near Blenheim
The Marlborough District Council is investigating why more than 200 eels have died in a creek near Blenheim. Council scientist Pete Hamill said a vineyard worker found the eels this...
Selwyn fire risk rising with temperatures
Selwyn residents are being warned high temperatures this week will elevate the area's fire risk. An open fire season is in place in the rural areas of Selwyn's plains after...
Marlborough farmers battle two-year drought
Farmers in Marlborough are making the best of some of the toughest climatic conditions in a long time, Beef and Lamb New Zealand says.
Post mortem for body found in burning car
Police in Marlborough are continuing to investigate a car fire in which a body was discovered.
Guest - Patrick Materman
The chairman of the 2016 International Sauvignon Blanc Celebration talks about the wine event that was held in Marlborough this week. Audio
Guest - Patrick Materman
The chairman of the 2016 International Sauvignon Blanc Celebration talks about the wine event that was held in Marlborough this week.
AudioInvestigation into cruise ship mishap
A formal investigation is under way after luxury passenger ship Azamara Quest reportedly struck a rock in Tory Channel.
Marlborough residents warned of tsunami risks
A major tsunami in the Marlborough Sounds would be catastrophic and residents need to be more aware of the risks, the Marlborough District Council says.
2016 International Sauvignon Blanc Celebration
The 2016 International Sauvignon Blanc Celebration is underway in Marlborough. More than 350 guests from 18 countries, will have the chance to taste more than four hundred different Sauvignon Blanc… Audio
Cost of NZ's first people trafficking trial revealed
New Zealand's first people trafficking trial cost Immigration New Zealand $125,335 to bring to court.
Electric Motorbike - Sytse Tacoma
Our next guest has built a fully electric motorcycle, by hand. Sytse Tacoma designed and built the bike in Blenheim. It will do 0 - 100km/h in 4 secs, it has a 120km range, it charges in 3 hours, all… Audio
$22m threatre for Blenheim delayed as date with Kiri looms
The planned opening of a twenty two million dollar theatre in Blenheim next month has been put off until March because of building delays. Audio
Potentially fatal toxin found in shellfish
People are being warned not to collect shellfish from a bay in the Marlborough Sounds because of a potentially dangerous toxin.
$22m Blenheim theatre delayed as date with Kiri looms
The planned opening of a $22 million theatre in Blenheim next month has been put off until March because of building delays.
Commercial fisherman will take government to court over changes
A commercial fisherman who faces being shut down by the government's proposed fishing changes says he will take legal action. Audio
Country Life Summer Edition Saturday, January 9, 2016
A selection of some of the best Country Life stories from 2015. In this episode: Auntsfield Estate, Torere Garlic and Benneydale Beckoning. Audio
Country Life Summer Edition Saturday, January 9, 2016
A selection of some of the best Country Life stories from 2015. In this episode: Auntsfield Estate, Torere Garlic and Benneydale Beckoning.
AudioWet weather welcomed by farmers
Farmers in the upper South Island are welcoming the first decent rainfall in months, calling it a great start to the year.
Employment law
2015 has been another tough year for many workers as employers keep looking for ways to save money in tough times. We wanted to find out about the most common employment problems workers are facing… Audio
