Marlborough
Picton 'marvellously manic' with ferries offline and travellers stranded
Businesses are booming in Picton, with ferries out of action and people looking for somewhere to stay - and something to eat.
Around the motu : Matt Brown in Marlborough
Matt has the latest on a recent crime wave in Blenheim where there's been a spike in house burglaries and car thefts. Also there's a fire ban in place across south Marlborough, a volunteer group has… Audio
Sounds locals consider transport future after road-wrecking storms
Residents in the Marlborough Sounds are still dealing with wrecked roads after two massive storms.
Interislander fault found, but will sail without passengers first
The fault which cut power to the Interislander ferry has been identified as a leak in the cooling system.
Over 100 holes left by metal detecting at Marlborough’s premier park
A person using a metal detector at Marlborough's premier park is believed to be responsible for leaving more than 100 holes.
Could keeping cats at home become New Zealand’s norm?
While it might be "unusual" for a council to ask people to stop their cats from roaming, a predator-free organisation says there are good reasons to do it.
Second round of fluttering shearwater introduced to Cape Farewell from Marlborough Sounds
Fluttering shearwater/pakahā chicks from Long Island in the Marlborough Sounds have successfully been transferred to Cape Farewell for a second year.
Podcast Trailer | NZ Wars: Stories of Wairau
The NZ Wars series goes back to the first shots fired... to Wairau in June 1843. The fourth chapter of this landmark podcast is out February 3. Audio
Fewer boaties in Sounds eases summer parking pressure
After dealing with an influx of boaties over the last two summers, it's been a "bit slower" to get started in Marlborough this season.
Second person dies following Marlborough crash
Police have confirmed a second person has died following a crash in Marlborough this evening.
Sun lovers out enjoying Kiwi summer as highs pass 30C
Summer is here and the hot weather means perfect beach days for Kiwis across the country.
How a Māori myth could teach people about seismic risks
A new exhibition will teach visitors to Blenheim over summer about the seismic environment the local iwi have lived in for hundreds of years.
Councillors divided over $40 per hour travel time allowance
Marlborough's councillors are divided about whether to introduce a travel time allowance - with one saying approving it will "look bad".
Marlborough looks at whether to keep fixing some flood-damaged Sounds roads
A council-led study will look at everything from full repair and maintenance, through to abandoning some roads where boat access is possible. Audio
Marlborough winemakers celebrate UK Tesco contract and huge US market growth
The US and UK markets continue to lap up New Zealand wines with our sustainability and geographic advantages sealing lucrative deals.
Road crews work round the clock to reopen Nelson-Blenheim highway
Crews are on site 24 hours a day to complete repairs along the flood-damaged highway as they work to complete the repairs by 18 December.
'Not acceptable': Marlborough winery fails to submit waste reports to council
Marlborough's councillors have urged council to act after a winery failed to submit its wastewater and grape marc monitoring report.
Century old tree named Bert faces chop after risk of ‘sudden limb drop’
A "notable" 112-year-old eucalyptus tree has been cleared for the chop by an independent commissioner who outlined its safety risk from a phenomenon known as "sudden limb drop".
Marlborough Wine and Food Festival to return after two-year Covid-19 hiatus
It will be the region's 36th festival, making it the longest running food and wine event of its kind in the country, with next year also marking 50 years since the first grapes were planted in…
