Marlborough
New sanctuary at Farewell Spit for endangered seabirds
After a month of careful hand-rearing and sardine smoothies, another set of fluttering shearwater chicks have been transferred to Wharariki / Farewell Spit.
More vacant shops as Blenheim’s CBD changes shape
Central Blenheim has become a place to socialise rather than shop, forcing retailers to close their doors.
Truck driver takes to the water to reach Marlborough Sounds farms
A large blue truck and trailer unit has become a common sight in the Marlborough Sounds as it's barged to farms to pick up and drop off livestock. Audio
Government gives $20,000 for Top of the South drought events
Farmers and growers across Nelson, Marlborough and Tasman are being encouraged to speak to their peers about how to manage drought-like conditions.
'He's a very good looking pig, that one!'
Rick Martin and Nairn Illingworth farm a drove of happy heritage pigs on their small farm in Marlborough's Onamalutu Valley Audio
'He's a very good looking pig, that one!'
Rick Martin and Nairn Illingworth farm a drove of happy heritage pigs on their small farm in Marlborough's Onamalutu Valley
AudioTruck driver takes to the water to reach farms
A large blue truck and trailer unit has become a common sight in the Marlborough Sounds as it's barged to farms to pick up and drop off livestock. Audio
Truck driver takes to the water to reach farms
A large blue truck and trailer unit has become a common sight in the Marlborough Sounds as it's barged to farms to pick up and drop off livestock.
AudioAncestors roots run deep at Wairau Pā vineyard
Haysley MacDonald was born and bred on the family farm near Marlborough's Wairau Bar, or Te Pokohiwi. The coastal land, that overlooks Cloudy Bay, is where his ancestors first landed over 800 years… Audio
Ancestors roots run deep at Wairau Pā vineyard
Haysley MacDonald was born and bred on the family farm near Marlborough's Wairau Bar, or Te Pokohiwi. The coastal land, that overlooks Cloudy Bay, is where his ancestors first landed over 800 years…
AudioNational mountain bike event moved to Picton due to fire risk
A national mountain bike event due to take place in Blenheim this weekend has been moved to Picton due to fire risk.
New police search in years-old unsolved homicide
Police investigating the suspicious disappearance of a Marlborough woman nearly five years ago are searching a rural property with a digger.
Lasers and sprinklers: Council searches for seagull solution
Seagulls have started nesting behind sun screens on the side of Blenheim's new library and art gallery.
Macrons added to street signs in Marlborough
Three years after agreeing to put macrons on more than a dozen incorrect te reo Māori street signs in Marlborough, most of them have been fixed. It is pleasing progress,...
'Bullied' worker says WorkSafe inquiry into DHB a 'box-ticking exercise'
The worker was among several staff members to have complained about the manager at the former Nelson-Marlborough DHB's Alcohol and Drug Service.
Nearly 1000 fur seals dead, 'start of an eco-system collapse'
Nearly 1000 fur seals have died along the Kaikōura coastline in the past five months - scientists say it is a result of warmer sea temperatures and depleted fish stocks.
Flights disrupted, strong wind warnings lifted
Several flights out of Wellington have been cancelled, delayed or diverted because of high winds.
Large fire burns through 4ha of land in South Marlborough
A grass fire in Seddon which burnt across four hectares near the coast in South Marlborough has been contained.
Why you might see more roadworks over summer
NZTA explains why longer days and warm temperatures are the "best time" for resurfacing roads.
Dry South Island fire risk the worst it has been in years - FENZ
There is "extreme concern" about the risk of fires on the east coast of the South Island this weekend, Fire and Emergency says.
