Marlborough
Man rescued from river as rain floods roads
A man has been rescued overnight after his house bus got caught up in a river in Tasman, as rain continues to affect roads in the region.
Go with the flow
Last November's 7.8-magnitude earthquake has altered the course and flow of the Clarence River in southern Marlborough, creating new challenges for farmers and new possibilities for a local rafting… Audio, Gallery
Concern at family law legal aid shortage
The Ministry of Justice is failing to properly examine why there is a shortage of legal aid lawyers in provincial areas, a family law specialist says.
Moderate quake near Blenheim
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake has shaken Blenheim and the surrounding area this evening.
Knock Out The Needle
Marlborough farmer Tim Struthers has spent several years trying to control Chilean Needle Grass on his sheep and beef farm near Seddon. The invasive weed can out-compete pasture grasses and its seed… Audio
Contractor penalised $73k for underpaid workers
A vineyard labour contractor who underpaid 83 workers has been ordered to pay more than $73,000 dollars in penalties and pay arrears.
Ruby Knox murder case: DHB reveals review details
The Nelson Marlborough DHB is set to begin its review in response to the case of a severely autistic 20-year-old murdered by her mother.
Time To Wine Down
Grapes came off early at the Te Whare Ra organic vineyard in Marlborough this year so were saved from damage that would have been delivered by Cyclone Debbie. Cosmo Kentish-Barnes catches up with Te… Audio
Boon for tow truck driver on alternative highway
In the small village of St Arnaud, a once-quiet car repair and salvage business is suddenly a 24/7 operation since the road though the town became the main route south.
Banks crack down on home owners making large insurance claims
The Insurance Council is warning mortgage holders that banks are cracking down on how they spend any quake damage payouts. Audio
Shipwrecks and lost BBQs: Mapping Marlborough's seafloor
Mapping the seafloor in Marlborough has thrown up some surprises, including that it has shifted since the Kaikōura earthquake, an information agency says.
Marlborough vicar cautious over promises to fix quake-related claims
A Marlborough vicar says people still struggling since the Seddon earthquakes four years ago are sceptical their latest problems will be fixed swiftly.
Cold winter ahead for quake-affected Ward
Marlborough residents left with badly damaged homes after November's earthquake are worried about a cold winter ahead with no heating.
Quake creates new opportunities from loss for Ward farmer
A third generation farmer in Ward, who lost his home in last November's quake, has chosen to see it as an opportunity to change the way he lives and farms.
Days numbered for local daily papers
Fairfax Media says its Blenheim-based paper The Marlborough Express will soon publish on only three days a week, after more than 130 years as a daily paper. It could be a sign of things to come for… Audio
Marae of the South Island
Te Ahi Kaa visits marae in Christchurch and Motueka for the series Ngā Marae o te Motu (Marae of this Country). Audio
Quake-hit North Canterbury farmers in need of accomodation
Many farmers' homes have been red-stickered after the Kaikoura earthquake, but they say they can't leave because their farms aren't just their homes, they're their livelihoods Video, Audio
New home for freedom campers near Blenheim
A freedom camping pod near Blenheim will offer campers a place to pull up, scan an app on their phone and stay the night. Audio
Frustration at delays re-opening SH1
Freight drivers and locals say work on SH1 north of Kaikōura is not happening fast enough. Video, Audio
Crunch time for quake-prone facades
The clock is ticking for building owners with quake-prone parapets and facades, with 12 months to fix them up. Audio
