Marlborough
Wet 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.
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Hot, dry weather sparks warnings
Hot, dry weather is prompting water restrictions, and a warning for motorists to be conscious of the fire risk posed by engine heat.
Drought threatens Marlborough region
In North Canterbury and Marlborough, farmers are bracing for a record-breaking drought if rain doesn't fall soon. Audio
Marlborough drought threatens grape harvest
Extremely dry weather in Marlborough is already taking its toll on vineyards in the region, a winemaker says. Audio
Drought conditions threaten Marlborough
The Marlborough region is facing a record-breaking drought. Audio
Drought conditions threaten Marlborough
And joining us now is the Marlborough winemaker, Peter Yealands. Audio
Marlborough faces worst drought in years
The Marlborough region is facing its worst drought in nearly 15 years, if much needed rain doesn't fall soon. Audio
Water shortage likely in Marlborough
Water restrictions are likely for residents in Marlborough as the region prepares for what some say could be one of the driest seasons in decades.
Drought brings economic hardship
Marlborough and Tasman are facing serious water shortages and residents are being urged to cut use. Audio
Sweltering heat expected in fire-struck Marlborough
The Met Service is signalling a sweltering day is ahead for those in the Marlborough region. Audio
Forest fire codes 'solid' says company
The head of a Nelson and Marlborough forestry company said the codes governing fire risk were sound, but improvements were needed.
A new road for West Coast and Nelson?
A plan for a new road linking the West Coast and Nelson-Tasman through part of the Kahurangi National Park is being put forward by the Buller District Council.
Marlborough fire continues to burn
A three-day forest fire in the Wairau Valley in Marlborough is largely under control but firefighters warn it could flare up again.
Residents may need to evacuate immediately
Waihopai Valley residents, whose homes are in danger from an out of control forest fire, have been told if the call to evacuate is made they must respond immediately. Audio
Marlborough's biggest forest fire in 14 years
The Waihopai Valley is braced for evacuation in the face of a forecast change in the weather that could spread what is already Marlborough's largest fire in 14 years. Audio
Firefighters battle huge forest blaze in Marlborough
Some residents in Marlborough's Wairau Valley have abandoned their homes as firefighters from across the top of the south battle an out of control blaze. Audio
Large fire is burning out of control in Marlborough
As we've been reporting on the news, a large fire is burning out of control in Marlborough. Audio
Fire too dangerous for ground crews
A forest fire raging in Marlborough has become so dangerous ground crews have had to pull out. Audio
Council spends $18,000 on legal advice over media leak
A South Island district council has spent $18,500 on seeking a legal opinion on the conduct of a councillor, and how confidential information was made public. Audio
