Marlborough
Water shortage likely in Marlborough
Water restrictions are likely for residents in Marlborough as the region prepares for what some say could be one of the driest seasons in decades.
Drought brings economic hardship
Marlborough and Tasman are facing serious water shortages and residents are being urged to cut use. Audio
Sweltering heat expected in fire-struck Marlborough
The Met Service is signalling a sweltering day is ahead for those in the Marlborough region. Audio
Forest fire codes 'solid' says company
The head of a Nelson and Marlborough forestry company said the codes governing fire risk were sound, but improvements were needed.
A new road for West Coast and Nelson?
A plan for a new road linking the West Coast and Nelson-Tasman through part of the Kahurangi National Park is being put forward by the Buller District Council.
Marlborough fire continues to burn
A three-day forest fire in the Wairau Valley in Marlborough is largely under control but firefighters warn it could flare up again.
Residents may need to evacuate immediately
Waihopai Valley residents, whose homes are in danger from an out of control forest fire, have been told if the call to evacuate is made they must respond immediately. Audio
Marlborough's biggest forest fire in 14 years
The Waihopai Valley is braced for evacuation in the face of a forecast change in the weather that could spread what is already Marlborough's largest fire in 14 years. Audio
Firefighters battle huge forest blaze in Marlborough
Some residents in Marlborough's Wairau Valley have abandoned their homes as firefighters from across the top of the south battle an out of control blaze. Audio
Large fire is burning out of control in Marlborough
As we've been reporting on the news, a large fire is burning out of control in Marlborough. Audio
Fire too dangerous for ground crews
A forest fire raging in Marlborough has become so dangerous ground crews have had to pull out. Audio
Council spends $18,000 on legal advice over media leak
A South Island district council has spent $18,500 on seeking a legal opinion on the conduct of a councillor, and how confidential information was made public. Audio
Censured councillor in scrap over confidentiality
A stoush over confidentiality and leaks at the Marlborough District Council has led to a legal opinion to put a warning shot across councillors' bows. Audio
Forest fire too dangerous for ground crews
A forest fire raging in Marlborough has become so dangerous ground crews have had to pull out. Audio
Marlborough on track for record dry year
Marlborough is heading for a record dry year. The region's district council says 30 millimetres of rain is needed before the end of this month or 2015 will become the...
Rain offers brief respite for Marlborough fire crews
Light rain in Marlborough has not eased fire risk concerns but is providing a break for firefighters still working on the Waikakaho Valley, the Fire Service says.
Fire risk not over in Marlborough
Firefighters have worked around the clock over the weekend to contain the blaze burning through forest in Marlborough's Waikakaho Valley. Marlborough's principal rural fire officer Richard McNamara… Audio
Waikakaho Valley fire almost contained
Firefighters have almost contained the forest fire burning in Marlborough's Waikakaho Valley.
Hunters, dog rescued from Marlborough bush
Two hunters and their dog have been rescued from dense bush in Marlborough after one of them was injured in a fall yesterday.
Crews continue to battle Waikakaho Valley fire
Fire crews battling a large blaze in Marlborough hope it will be completely contained by the end of the day.
