Marlborough
Open ocean farming - is it better for the environment?
Conservation groups support moves to expand marine farming offshore to deeper, cooler waters, but warn the industry will have to tread carefully.
Hotel owner to pay $29k to employee for 'complete failure'
The owner of a Blenheim hotel has been ordered to pay nearly $29,000 to an employee who quit because of the way she was being treated.
Woman charged after sexual misconduct complaints at boys' school
A 37-year-old woman has been arrested and charged in relation to allegations of sexual misconduct at Marlborough Boys' College.
Research begins to map status of rare king shags
Research costing $740,000 has begun to piece together the story of Marlborough's rare king shags. Audio
Picton to Kaikōura 'Whale Trail' gets government funding
The planned 200km cycle and walking Whale Trail has been given more than $300,000 in government funding.
Picton air quality: Concerned council 'pushing for change' on emissions
A study of Picton's air quality could prompt changes for shipping, and for homeowners in the Marlborough harbour town.
The kids are alright
A group of schoolchildren, some as young as 8, have appeared at the council's annual plan hearings with a call for improved cycle safety. Audio
Knowledge gap may lead to shipping disaster in Tory Channel - harbourmaster
Better knowledge of the strong tides through Tory Channel is needed to prevent a major shipping disaster in the area, the Marlborough harbourmaster says.
Bridge build unearths Blenheim's old beer-drinking habits
Excavation during bridge construction unearths piles of beer bottles, some as old as the late 1800s.
$20m marina expansion gets resource consent
A marina near Picton has resource consent for a $20 million expansion, meaning more berths for boaties to enjoy the Marlborough Sounds.
Flu hitting Nelson and Marlborough hard
Nelson-Marlborough Health says the region is being hit hard by influenza, with more people being admitted to hospital earlier than usual.
Marlborough Boys' College: Allegations about staff member referred to police
Allegations involving a Marlborough Boys' College staff member have been referred to police and Oranga Tamariki, the office of the Minister of Education says.
Cancer advocate's death presses need for Pharmac action, patients say
A long-time advocate for breast cancer patients has died, as Pharmac's drug advisory panel has again delayed its decision on funding life-prolonging cancer treatments. Audio
Fanworm poses 'serious threat' to Marlborough marine environment
A Mediterranean fanworm invasion poses a serious threat to Marlborough's coastal waters and aquaculture industry, a council biosecurity manager says.
Forestry company fined $71k over sediment pollution
A forestry company has been fined more than $70,000 after poor practices led to significant sediment pollution in the Marlborough Sounds.
Another e-coli outbreak
There's another e-coli outbreak. This time in Martinborough. There is a wider issue around the state of our public health and in a new book Sir David Skegg has awarded New Zealand a "D"or an "E" fail… Audio
Police concerned for missing Blenheim teenager
A 15-year-old Blenheim girl is still missing after police appealed for sightings of her yesterday.
Former rivals team up for wildlife facility
A Marlborough Sounds conservation group and fishing company have put aside their differences to open a native wildlife facility.
Speed bump annoys locals
A speed bump in Blenheim is causing concern for locals. It's part of the new Beaver-Eltham cycleway, but those who live on Beaver Road have told Stuff that cats are hitting the bump with a bang. Audio
Hunters help to save wetlands
Efforts by hunters to help restore a Marlborough wetland will be highlighted at a global conservation day next month, says Fish and Game.
