Marlborough
Woman left to dig mother's grave after mix-up
A Blenheim woman is furious with the Timaru City Council after a mix-up at the local cemetery left her family having to dig a grave for her mother. Audio
Anglers welcome relaxation of Cod size limit in Sounds
Recreational fishers are welcoming a plan by Environment Minister Nick Smith to change the rules for the Marlborough Sounds blue cod fishery. Audio
South Island set to be disappointed with Budget
Back now to this week's budget and the South Island's priorities. Audio
Nine year old rescues dad with mallowpuffs
A nine year old Blenheim girl has come to her diabetic father's rescue with a couple of mallow puffs. Audio
Auntsfield Estate
Auntsfield Estate is the home of Marlborough's first colonial vineyard and winery. The original vineyard was established in 1873 by David Herd who made wine for over 50 years before the property… Audio
Auntsfield Estate
Auntsfield Estate is the home of Marlborough's first colonial vineyard and winery. The original vineyard was established in 1873 by David Herd who made wine for over 50 years before the property…
AudioSeddon emerges unscathed from quakes
The small Marlborough town of Seddon has emerged unscathed from two earthquakes this morning. Audio
On the Throne
The Throne Station in Marlborough overlooks the Waihopai spy base and a sea of vineyards. David Dillon took over the sheep-and-beef farm from his father nearly 40 years ago and now his son Tommy is… Audio
On the Throne
The Throne Station in Marlborough overlooks the Waihopai spy base and a sea of vineyards. David Dillon took over the sheep-and-beef farm from his father nearly 40 years ago and now his son Tommy is…
AudioOn The Bubble
Daniel Le Brun is known as the "grandfather" of sparkling wine in New Zealand. He came here after getting frustrated with the strict regulations governing the production of champagne in France and has… Audio
On The Bubble
Daniel Le Brun is known as the "grandfather" of sparkling wine in New Zealand. He came here after getting frustrated with the strict regulations governing the production of champagne in France and has…
AudioTime Travelling through Mead Stream Gorge
A fieldtrip through Mead Stream Gorge, north of Kaikoura, which provides a continuous record of 80 million years of geological history. Audio
Time Travelling through Mead Stream Gorge
A fieldtrip through Mead Stream Gorge, north of Kaikoura, which provides a continuous record of 80 million years of geological history.
AudioWine with Belinda Jackson
Belinda's picks are all gold medals from last weekend's Easter Wine Show: Waimea Viognier 2014 (around $20) from Nelson; Thornbury Central Otago Pinot Noir 2012 (around $22); Lawson's Dry Hills… Audio
Marlborough business fined for not paying migrant worker
A Marlborough business has been ordered to pay more than $20,000 dollars in unpaid wages to a migrant worker. Audio
Drought declared across most of South Island
The Government has today declared that large parts of the South Island are in drought; that encompasses most of Otago, Canterbury and Marlborough. Audio
Tame Eel Killed
Nydia Bay is in mourning after the area's famous (and long-lived) pet eel was killed and used for bait. Audio
80 firefighters work to put out Marlborough fire 5 days on
Eighty firefighters are still working to put out a Marlborough forest fire that has been burning for nearly five days. Audio
The latest on the fire raging in Marlborough
Our reporter Paloma Migone has moved to safer ground . Audio