Arborists to go out on a limb
Don't be alarmed if you see someone dangling from the trees in Blenheim's Pollard Park tomorrow.King in court over death
The Marlborough Express
The former co-owner of Shapeshifters bar, Kevin Robert King, has been named as the man charged with manslaughter over the death of Blenheim man Matt Heagney.
Assault claim worker quits
By PENNY WARDLE - The Marlborough Express
A worker at Aberleigh Rest Home has resigned after being confronted by her employer about alleged assaults of dementia patients living there.
Stage productions under review
The combined colleges' annual stage production may not fill its usual slot on the 2010 entertainment calendar because of a review of extracurricular activities.
Stadium trust posts $49,896 loss
Despite the Marlborough Stadium Trust recording a record revenue, it posted a loss of $49,896 after depreciation for the financial year ended June, according to its annual report.
New principal excited by move
An opportunity to lead a school with proud traditions was what tempted Wayne Hegarty to go for the job as principal at Marlborough Boys' College.
'Brazen' theft of hunter's gear
Havelock police are seeking information about an "opportunistic, brazen theft" from a pig hunter's truck left unattended for less than 10 minutes.
Bird mural to grace Opawa site
Flood damage bill $800,000
Code a chance 'to get it right'
Financial advisers have been portrayed as both collaborators and fall guys in the finance company collapses. Will the code of conduct will make a difference.
Certification for financial advisers welcome
The Institute of Financial Advisers says the push to have financial advisers certified will bring others up to the standards that it has long required.
Griffin's moves biscuits to Fiji
Family tells of Bridgecorp devastation
Agria takes cornerstone share
PGG Wrightson's $180.7 million capital raising will see upstart Chinese firm Agria Corp take over the top cornerstone position with a 19 percent stake, pushing ahead of traditional large stake holders.
Rapaura win tough battle
Rapaura Drylands survived a close shave with Renwick on Wednesday night to remain unbeaten five weeks into the SBS Bank premier grade interclub tennis competition.
Shiraz in narrow tennis victory
Rapaura Shiraz had the Magic touch when it counted as they beat Marlborough Magic on games countback in Tuesday's president's grade tennis match at Marlborough Girls' College.
It's make or break time
Past ABs get behind campaign
New track offers thrills
Marlborough's mountainbikers have a new track to test their nerves.
Sponsored links
Fonterra move puzzles
Fonterra's latest payout will help erase large chunks of debt for Marlborough dairy farmers
Wine workshop popular
Not even a downpour of cold rain could keep people away from the Marlborough Organic Winegrowers' first workshop.
Trustpower stumbling block
Farm planning workshop
Seresin wins gong for organics
Marlborough winery Seresin Estate has won the organic producer of the year award.
WIN WIN WIN
Jan Bilton in conjunction with The Marlborough express have two copies of Jamie Oliver's new book Jamie's America (RRP $75.00) to give away.
Add colour with carrots
At this time of the year, locally grown vegetables are limited by the end of the winter production and the start of spring, which arrives as a cold and blustery front with a few hailstorms thrown in for good measure.
Christmas takes the cake
Festive season gardens
A taste of America
In his latest venture, Jamie Oliver eats his way through 10 American states, garnering recipes for age-old favourites.
Hot band swing by the hotel
A near-sellout show by Hot Club Sandwich at the Boathouse Theatre in July prompted the concert's organisers to invite them back to a bigger venue this month.
Passport to world of fun and laughs
Secrets Every Smart Traveller Should Know. Presented by Marlborough Repertory and directed by Duncan Whiting. Boathouse Theatre, until November 28
Brass band welcomes life members
Arts diary
Willow branching out
Inspiration for Picton artist Willow comes from the universe
Living on the edge - and loving it
Neil Williman left Blenheim when he was 16, and he's been riding high ever since
Right strategy crucial
Is there a fundraising formula for Marlborough community projects?
For the sake of the community
The day the water struck
First deputy mayor appointed
Exotic animals, dramas over mixed bathing and a big decision facing the borough's elected representatives kept things interesting in Blenheim in 1904.
Red Daley Xpress Club
Kids club with attitude, prizes to win, loads of stuff to do after school, on holiday or whenever
