Marlborough
Council to reconsider 'impractical' idea to remove beach car parks in Picton
Plans for a narrow, winding access way to a popular beach in Picton have been paused, and could be reversed after public concerns were backed by roading experts.
Milford Sound exercise to make region more emergency prepared
Piopiotahi Milford Sound is preparing for how it would cope if it was left stranded in a disaster.
Study blames inter-island ferries for harmful gas emissions
A sensor on Picton's foreshore picks up about the same amount of sulphur dioxide in the air as a sensor outside the Port of Tauranga.
Māori relics discovered during works at Waikawa Bay
An old Māori tool and "fireplace" have been unearthed at Marlborough's Waikawa Bay, as pipe work is carried out next to the seashore.
Being kind with restrictions during lockdown
A Blenheim man hopes his actions will become contagious during alert level restrictions. Wayne Carey talks to Jesse about why he's hoping his act of kindness will catch on during these difficult… Audio
Avalanche risk over as workers gain access to highway
The road between Te Anau and Milford Sound is now open after a helicopter accessed the area to allow workers to carry out avalanche prevention work last night.
Iwi on mission to restore mana to mangled Marlborough place names
If an English place name was misspelt people would be furious, so why does this rage not translate to misspelled Māori placenames? Iwi hope to restore the mana to mangled Marlborough place names…
Record high air pollution days in Blenheim
Blenheim clocked up a record number of dangerous pollution days this winter.
Safety barriers on way for Nelson-Blenheim highway
Parts of the highway between Blenheim and Nelson will have safety barriers as part of a $289 million investment in the top of the south's transport, which could also see speeds dropped along a…
Locomotive to be lifted from Picton Harbour this evening
A salvage team have been at work all day in the Picton Harbour to retreive the locomotive that was shunted into the sea two days ago.
Nelson hospitals to carry out surgeries delayed by lockdown
Hospitals in Nelson and Marlborough plan to book in close to 150 procedures over the next week that were deferred during alert level four.
Fines issued after 'upsetting' anti-vaccination letters delivered to medical practices
Nineteen people have been arrested for flouting alert level 4 rules during anti-lockdown protests this morning, while in Nelson two people were fined after hand delivering offensive anti-vaccination…
Marlborough still tackling flood damage as downpours continue
More than 40,000 cubic metres of spill material has been removed from sites across Marlborough as it recovers from widespread devastation caused by heavy rain and flooding, almost six weeks ago.
Flood-recovering Marlborough set for heavy rain
The Marlborough Sounds is preparing for heavy rain this weekend, just five weeks after major flooding in the region.
Some councillors rubbish plan to trial plastic bin liners
No 8 wire and "a lump of wood" are being suggested to stop rubbish flying away rather than plastic in Marlborough.
Old Covid-19 signs cause confusion at popular walking tracks in Blenheim
Old Covid-19 signs put up in a rush at a popular park in Marlborough have confused walkers looking to exercise.
Warnings to 'educate' those breaking lockdown rules in Marlborough
Police give 'educational' warnings to those trying to spend the snap lockdown away from home.
Pensioners worried rent increase will never let them 'get ahead'
Letters have started arriving at Marlborough District Council's pensioner flats, outlining rent increases of about 8.5 percent from October.
Heavy rain in Malborough worsen slips
The Malborough Emergency Management controller is urging residents against non-essential travel as more heavy rain sweeps the Sounds. Audio
Residents cut off by flood-damaged roads keen to be reconnected
Water levels have fallen in Marlborough, revealing the extent of the damage caused by heavy rain over the weekend. Audio
