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Chocolates

Love's sweet call not for blokes

Kiwi blokes aren't the most romantic in the world, says Makana Confections assistant retail manager Jan Watts.

Bracelet shoplifter foiled

The Marlborough Express

A woman who tried to steal two bracelets from a Blenheim jewellery store believed she would have got away with if an off-duty policeman was not in the store, police say.

Time in custody lowers sentence

Time spent in custody and on curfew while waiting to be sentenced lowered the final penalty for a Blenheim teenager who supplied cannabis to friends.

Man denies threats to kill

The Marlborough Express

A former Blenheim man living in Australia since 2003 is on trial at Blenheim District Court for threatening to kill his former partner.

Costly exercise as man 'relives youth'

The Marlborough Express

A 39-year-old man "relived his youth" when he did donuts in his car and then drove away from police, his lawyer says.

Passing the ball to education

Janine Jordaan is gone as Marlborough netball development officer but the popular all-rounder fully intends continuing her involvement in the sport she's so passionate about.

Working life in balance

Encouraging staff to get a good balance between work pressures and personal leisure time is a focus for Blenheim health and social services organisation Maataa Waka.

Get wise, get on your bike

Barbara's life long passion

History lesson to raise cash

The Kekerengu community is joining forces with Wellington GNS scientists to raise funds to resurface the district's tennis court.

Appeal to aid widow and children

The Kaikoura district woman who suffered serious electrical burns in an accident which killed her husband has been discharged from hospital.

Restricted test to move

Lions Club thank clock designer

Get moving towards your gym goals

It's time to get going on that new year's resolution, and what better place to start than at the Kaikoura Community Gym, complete with new challenges and a new team of staff ready to help you achieve your goals.

Clifford Bay ferry research

The Government has no intention of pursuing a new interisland ferry terminal at Clifford Bay at this stage, despite investigating the viability of the project, the man leading the Clifford Bay investigation says.

Tank near-miss will haunt mum

A mother who rescued her toddler from a waste water tank says she is pleased with the happy outcome, despite fearing for her "precious boy's" life.

Have your view on terminal move

Staff shortages cancel ferries

Families cast their lines out

The Band family from Christchurch had such a good day fishing in Queen Charlotte Sound on Wednesday last week, they decided to try their luck at the Waikawa Ratepayers and Residents Association children's fishing competition the next day.

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