Shoppers spending hard
Marlborough has seen the biggest jump in the number of eftpos transactions made across the country, compared to the same period last year.
Bigger ships to Picton
Massive upgrade planned for Picton's ferry terminal which could also prompt changes to road and rail.
Police station future unknown
Emails reveal the future of the Blenheim Police Station is still unknown, five months after the seismic assessment that evacuated the cell block.
Crash survivor 'improving'
An 11-year-old girl who survived a crash that killed her parents and sisters learned of her family's deaths just before they were buried.
House fire started by cigarette butt
A fire which gutted the home of a young Blenheim family was started by a cigarette butt, prompting a fire investigator to warn others of the risks.
Man missing five days
A Marlborough woman is concerned for the safety of her husband, who has been missing for five days.
Backseat crash victims not belted
Four members of a Malaysian family died when their car crossed into the path of an oncoming truck.
Busy weekend for rescuers
The Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter was called out five times over the weekend, including to help an adventure racing team stuck in the Wakamarina Valley.
The search for kind stranger 'Ron'
Their car broke down on an isolated Marlborough beach, before a stranger came to the rescue.
Fire ban looms as region dries up
Marlburian's can expect fire restrictions before Christmas as the region continues to dry up.
Fourth tourist dies
A fourth person has died after a car carrying a family of five collided with a truck near Kaikōura on Friday.
Kids speed cut campaign gets traction
Council proposes reducing 100kmh speed limit outside Marlborough school to 40kmh after kids conduct own survey.
Ratepayers consider breakaway options
Clarence and Kēkērengu residents are pressing on with their case to shift from Kaikōura to Marlborough District Council jurisdiction.
Have a gander at these lights
Struggling to get into the Christmas spirit? First National Marlborough's Christmas lights trail can help you get inspired.
Rain, parade, no worries
Although the rain started to drop just as the Christmas parade started, the crowd wasn't fussed.
Sizzling end to cricket year
Ben Blackman led the bowling attack with an impressive 5-15 for the Marlborough Labour Hire Dolphins.
Fourth tourist dies
A fourth person has died after a car carrying a family of five collided with a truck near Kaikōura on Friday.
Future proofing your business
Building good relationships and the "village" mentality can be the difference between business success and failure.
'Lack of care' in sex case decision
OPINION: The Ministry of Education's decision not to investigate a teacher's sexual abuse of Marlborough students is poor, says an ethics expert.
Fireworks are dangerous, and great
OPINION: Sorry, but fireworks are awesome and even all the fireworks haters will have shared in the fun.
Shoppers spending hard
Marlborough has seen the biggest jump in the number of eftpos transactions made across the country, compared to the same period last year.
Bigger ships to Picton
Massive upgrade planned for Picton's ferry terminal which could also prompt changes to road and rail.
Chorus' 'grossly misleading flattery'
The broadband giant also pretended a competitor's new innovations were of "substantial value", but said in emails their "design sucks".
Hi-tech mussel power
Ways to boost Marlborough aquaculture range from solar power to artificial intelligence and climate adaptation.
Rain, parade, no worries
Although the rain started to drop just as the Christmas parade started, the crowd wasn't fussed.
Upbeat on and off water
A Marlborough breast cancer survivor who keeps the beat on a dragon boat says the friends she has made have changed her life.
