Marlborough
Wairau River works led to lowered aquifer levels - research
Declining levels in an aquifer that is one of Marlborough's main water sources could be partly caused by historic work to narrow the Wairau River, research shows.
Tragic crash sparks muddled media reaction
In the wake of one of our deadliest car crashes, the media upset some by lingering on the aftermath. Pundits and radio hosts claimed costly advertising campaigns came at the cost of safer roads - but… Audio
Sanford targets growth in salmon, mussels as it sets ambitious earnings target
Fishing company Sanford is ramping up investment in a bid to quintuple its underlying earnings by 2026.
Picton crash tragedy: Relative shocked at loss of loved ones
A relative of those who died in a horror crash south of Picton yesterday says she has lost nearly everyone in her family.
One dead in crash between truck and van
One person has died and another person is seriously injured following a collision between a van and a truck near Blenheim.
'Absolute carnage': Seven killed in head-on crash
One of the first police officers on the scene of a horrific crash on SH1 south of Picton this morning - which claimed seven lives - had only been on the job for three days.
Watershed moment for Blenheim river with only one ‘unsafe’ sample this summer
The water quality of Blenheim's Taylor River is the best it's been in years, but that doesn't mean it's safe to jump in just yet.
Two offenders sought after 18 vehicles broken into
A spate of vehicle break-ins has police in Blenheim appealing for information from the public to identify two offenders.
Repair bill for Marlborough roads among country's most expensive
It will cost more than $80 million to repair storm-damaged roads across the Marlborough district.
Man's body removed from vehicle in Pelorus River
Police recovered the body late last night after it was seen in the vehicle earlier in the day.
Thousands of trees planted along Marlborough coast in community effort
Mike Aviss has a vision for Marlborough's east coast; to have it overtaken by native plants.
Off the beaten track with Kennedy Warne
Kennedy mixes history and geography, with visits to three remote track destinations in Northland, Marlborough and North Canterbury. Audio, Gallery
Is Marlborough looking after the oldest merchant ship in the world?
The roof over the oldest merchant ship in the world leaks, and the walls of its dry dock let seawater in.
What climate change has to do with a salmon farm cutting staff and operations
The country's largest salmon producer says it is being forced to close farms and let go of staff due to warmer water temperatures brought on by climate change.
Council considers pest management for wild kiwifruit
The extent of how far-reaching wild kiwifruit is in the Marlborough Sounds is under the microscope - as the council considers whether it needs to be included in its pest management plan.
Tidal stations to help boaties understand Tory Channel currents
The historically unpredictable sea currents in Tory Channel, the gateway for ferries travelling between the North and South Island, may have just become easier to understand.
Whale Trail clip-on bridge nearly finished despite weather set-backs
Despite weather setbacks, a new cycle and walkway from Picton to Kaikōura should have a clip-on bridge north of Blenheim finished before winter.
Vehicle limits retained as road repairs continue 10 months after storm
Vehicle length restrictions will remain on two major roads in the Marlborough Sounds as storm repair work continues.
Marlborough's water asset split under Three Waters concerns mayor
Marlborough mayor John Leggett says the convoluted design makes no sense and he questions how it would deliver better quality drinking water and better environmental outcomes.
Proposal to extend Nelson Airport runway and noise allowances
Residents living near Nelson Airport are being asked to have their say on a proposed runway extension and future noise increases.
