Marlborough
Special permission given for forestry vehicles to access flood damaged road
A forestry company is allowed to drive seven piloted logging trucks a day on Queen Charlotte Drive.
'Chemical spill' at Port Marlborough now identified as water leak
A leaking substance that caused the Picton ferry terminal to be closed has been identified as water, KiwiRail says.
Port Marlborough and team of specialist staff rehome all EcoWorld animals
Other than one salmon found to be in "extremely poor health", all animals from EcoWorld Aquarium have been released or rehomed - even a stingray.
2023 wine grape harvest gets underway
The 2023 wine grape harvest is kicking into gear, with the first of Marlborough's sauvignon blanc set to be picked this week.
Court allows fishing industry to keep data out of public arena
Fisheries groups and the government will be allowed to keep commercially sensitive information out of the public domain at a forthcoming court case.
Around the motu : Matt Brown in Marlborough
Hundreds of people have had their say in a survey on Marlborough's roading big fix, after extensive flood damage in weather events over the last two years. Stargazers are looking forward to the Omaka… Audio
Marlborough councillors choose user pays and rates rise proposal
User pays fees are being increased by Marlborough District Council in an attempt to reduce the impact of rising costs on ratepayers.
Damaged water treatment plant leads to call to conserve water in Picton
Marlborough District Council said the pipe from Barnes Dam to Essons Valley treatment plant - one of the two supplies providing water to the town - was damaged yesterday by a possible slip.
Heavy rain warnings issued for Marlborough, North Canterbury, possible future cyclones closely watched
Regions across the country are preparing for more rain as MetService issues a number of severe weather warnings.
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.
