Marlborough
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…
Life on the road as a Wilderness Vet
Our guest this week is Caroline Murray - a vet in Blenheim doing things a little differently. She calls herself the Wilderness Vet and has taken on the role of working for herself, with her car acting… Audio
Roading crews confident State Highway 6 will reopen before Christmas
Roading crews are confident the major route between Nelson and Blenheim will be reopened before Christmas and the "busy summer season".
Council moves to allow more parking for boaties following summer havoc
Marlborough's council has moved to allow extra parking space for boaties trying to launch out of Picton, but some councillors have questioned whether it will even be enough.
Port Marlborough hires 'specialist' staff to rehome EcoWorld animals
Port Marlborough says the welfare of EcoWorld's animals remains its top priority and "specialist" staff have been contracted to assist them when they take over the site next month.
The commercial solution to household green waste that’s not likely anytime soon
Marlborough's council may be looking to roll out wheelie bins - but a solution for ditching green waste at the kerb instead of carting it to the dump still needs to be found.
KiwiRail increases capacity to move Blenheim freight during SH6 closure
KiwiRail is increasing its capacity to move containers from Blenheim by rail to ease pressure on the roads while part of State Highway 6 to Nelson is closed.
Three people rescued after forty-foot yacht sinks in the Marlborough Sounds
Three people have been rescued from a small island in the Croisilles Harbour in the Marlborough Sounds after their forty-foot yacht sunk.
Marlborough Sounds storm-damaged roads may be permanently closed, council says
Marlborough District Council says it is possible parts of Kenepuru Road in the Marlborough Sounds could be permanently closed after it was severely damaged in the August storm.
Marlborough District seeks input on rubbish service changes
Marlborough District Council is considering whether to bin kerbside rubbish bags - introduce wheelie bins and expand its collection area.
Chief executive makes sudden exit from NZ King Salmon
Grant Rosewarne has abruptly resigned from the embattled fish farmer NZ King Salmon.
Anxiety for Marlborough residents as SH6 closes for emergency repairs
The Rai Valley township will be a lot quieter from this morning as State Highway 6 linking it to Nelson closes for seven weeks for emergency flood repairs.
