http://www.stuff.co.nz/marlborough-express/news/kaikoura Top Stories from Stuff.co.nz. New Zealand, world, sport, business & entertainment news on Stuff.co.nz. en-nz Fairfax New Zealand Ltd. 30 http://static.stuff.co.nz/images/logo.gif http://www.stuff.co.nz http://www.stuff.co.nz/marlborough-express/news/kaikoura/3074983/Sculptor-cooks-up-new-Kiwi-icon Sam Genet is blessed with a great imagination and real artistic flair. He has also enjoyed baking and sculpting for as long as he can remember. By EMMA DANGERFIELD stuff.co.nz/3074983 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:15:07 +1300 http://www.stuff.co.nz/marlborough-express/news/kaikoura/3074982/Pool-to-open-this-weekend The Kaikoura Lions swimming pool looks set to reopen to the public on Saturday, November 21, and reopen to groups and schools on Monday, November 23. stuff.co.nz/3074982 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:08:41 +1300 http://www.stuff.co.nz/marlborough-express/news/kaikoura/3074981/Trucks-involved-in-three-crashes The driver of a truck which crashed on State Highway 1 on Thursday morning can count himself lucky there was not a more serious outcome after he had to be freed from his cab by emergency services. stuff.co.nz/3074981 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:07:55 +1300 http://www.stuff.co.nz/marlborough-express/news/kaikoura/3074980/Students-experience-hands-on-history-lesson Kaikoura High School Year 9 students had a hands-on learning experience last week when John Orchard, from Heritage Education in Blenheim, came to the school to stage a re-enactment of the Wairau Affray. stuff.co.nz/3074980 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:07:03 +1300 http://www.stuff.co.nz/marlborough-express/news/kaikoura/3074979/Injuries-hinder-fitness-promotion A torn hamstring and an injured tibia part-way through her epic challenge meant that Lisa Tamati was running a day later than planned on her Running Hot tour of New Zealand when she arrived in Kaikoura last week. stuff.co.nz/3074979 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:06:08 +1300 http://www.stuff.co.nz/marlborough-express/news/kaikoura/3074978/Challenge-takes-off Christmas Food Bank Challenge organiser Nicky Mayne says the feedback and support so far for this year's food bank appeal is a great sign that the day will be a huge success. stuff.co.nz/3074978 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:05:09 +1300 http://www.stuff.co.nz/marlborough-express/news/kaikoura/3074977/Successful-training-exercise The staff of St John Kaikoura have enjoyed a successful training exercise which also served as part of the emergency planning procedures for Glenstrae Farm's four-wheel adventure tours. stuff.co.nz/3074977 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:04:19 +1300 http://www.stuff.co.nz/marlborough-express/news/kaikoura/3074976/Qualmark-gold-for-Dolphin-Encounter Encounter Kaikoura has become the third Kaikoura business to be awarded Qualmark's prestigious Enviro-Gold certification. By EMMA DANGERFIELD stuff.co.nz/3074976 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:02:59 +1300 http://www.stuff.co.nz/marlborough-express/news/kaikoura/3074975/World-accolade-for-Whale-Watch Whale Watch Kaikoura was named overall winner of the Responsible Tourism Award 2009 at an awards ceremony held as part of World Responsible Tourism Day at the World Travel Market in London last week. stuff.co.nz/3074975 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:01:54 +1300 http://www.stuff.co.nz/marlborough-express/news/kaikoura/3074974/Closed-for-a-good-cause Bank of New Zealand branches and store offices were "closed for good" on Wednesday, November 4 as a nationwide initiative was rolled out in which BNZ staff were encouraged to get out in their local communities and help with projects such as painting, cleaning and gardening. stuff.co.nz/3074974 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:01:02 +1300 http://www.stuff.co.nz/marlborough-express/news/kaikoura/3074973/Present-site-not-viable-for-modern-hospital Canterbury District Health Board chief executive David Meates says public consultation is still very much on the cards regarding the new health facilities for Kaikoura and says once there is something to report, the community will be invited to become involved in a consultation process. stuff.co.nz/3074973 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:57:00 +1300 http://www.stuff.co.nz/marlborough-express/news/kaikoura/3074984/Co-operation-to-rescue Two boats which encountered problems on Friday were rescued safely off the coast of Kaikoura thanks to the intervention of both the Kaikoura Coastguard and tour operators. stuff.co.nz/3074984 Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:56:07 +1300 http://www.stuff.co.nz/marlborough-express/news/kaikoura/3051323/Number-plate-switch A number plate stolen from Gill's Construction yard on Friday night was put on a vehicle which was used in a petrol drive-off at the BP service station about 8.50pm on Saturday. stuff.co.nz/3051323 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:25:08 +1300 http://www.stuff.co.nz/marlborough-express/news/kaikoura/3051322/Musician-finds-kindred-spirits Scott Bowater has had a long love affair with music, having taken up the ukulele at the age of eight, progressing to the guitar at 10, followed by bass guitar and drums. By EMMA DANGERFIELD stuff.co.nz/3051322 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:24:16 +1300 http://www.stuff.co.nz/marlborough-express/news/kaikoura/3051320/Spud-entries-now-open The popular spud in the bag competition is almost upon us again. stuff.co.nz/3051320 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:13:20 +1300 http://www.stuff.co.nz/marlborough-express/news/kaikoura/3051319/Adventurous-fundraisers British backpacker Mark Riley and his teddy are travelling the world to take on various adventures in an effort to raise funds for breast cancer research. stuff.co.nz/3051319 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:06:51 +1300 http://www.stuff.co.nz/marlborough-express/news/kaikoura/3051281/Man-failed-to-return-rental Three people were caught for drink-driving offences over the weekend. stuff.co.nz/3051281 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:02:39 +1300 http://www.stuff.co.nz/marlborough-express/news/kaikoura/3051280/Exciting-concert-programme Fyffe House's increasingly popular Music on the Lawn afternoon is looking as if it will be even bigger this year than last, with a wide range of local artists already lined up. By Emma Dangerfield stuff.co.nz/3051280 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:01:00 +1300 http://www.stuff.co.nz/marlborough-express/news/kaikoura/3051279/Farm-planning-workshop Are you involved in the farming community and struggling to prioritise what is really important in your daily chores? stuff.co.nz/3051279 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:59:27 +1300 http://www.stuff.co.nz/marlborough-express/news/kaikoura/3051278/Kayak-operator-gains-new-ticket Operations managers from the Nelson/Tasman area were assessed last month for their sea kayak Level 1 Instructor qualification. stuff.co.nz/3051278 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:54:37 +1300