Police chase ends with spikes
8 min ago Two people were arrested after a high-speed police chase in Marlborough ended with spikes being deployed.
100kmh highway through town
John Gridley waits for a gap in the traffic to get to the pub. He's been doing it since 1960.
Grape harvest starts early
Workers get unusual early call up as Marlborough's hot weather ripens grapes early.
Treasure hunters on the take
The Kaikōura earthquake left historic artefacts exposed. It didn't take long for the plunder to start.
RSE workers' small rental impact
Seasonal workers have a smaller impact on the rental market than thought, new report reveals.
1080 survey ready to drop
Anecdotally, hundreds of deer were killed after one of New Zealand's largest 1080 drops and a soon to be released survey would make or break those claims.
'Dirty dairy' farmer to sue Fonterra
Fonterra tries to block law suit, judge says suspension notice not the same as termination of contract.
Callouts spike in January
A motorcyclist who had her leg amputated was just one of the 63 accidents the rescue helicopter crew dealt with in January.
Caring and sharing
When word spread about the huge bush fire near Nelson, Marlburians were quick off the mark to help.
The not so purrfect crime
Devious cat owners have been caught out pretending their pets are strays to take advantage of cut price desexing surgery.
Much-loved 'monument' clock returns
Massive digital billboard showing time and temperature replaces old neon-tube clock, which broke down in 2014.
Renters worried over refugee plan
From next year, Blenheim will get up to five refugee families seven times a year.
Flyover to assess fire risk
With no significant rain forecast and resources soaked up in Nelson, Marlborough's fire response capabilities are reduced.
The $4000 8-hour shift
Senior doctors have been paid between $300 and $500 an hour to provide cover during strikes, with some making $4000 a shift.
More details wanted on polytech shake up
A proposed overhaul to polytechnics could see changes to the top of the south educational sector, including job cuts.
What will become of Waterlea?
OPINION: It could have been a new college campus site, but that plan has bolted too.
Mum's the word
OPINION: It's the middle of the night and she should be sound asleep but Miss Six has some burning questions.
She's a pretty big job
New book retells 'The Kaikōura Job': "A record was set on May 26 when in one day over 7000 cubic metres of debris was removed from one slip, 300 metres high."
Cob cottage care
OPINION: It's stood for more than 150 years and DOC staff are making sure it stands for many more.
Nelson orchardists nervous
Nelson orchardists fear for their harvests as the region dries out and water is restricted.
Pie shop's lucky escape
Luckily, the shop is closed on Mondays, as picnic tables out front flattened by truck.
Sea temperatures worry farmers
The weather's expected to get warmer next week, and that could be bad news for marine farmers.
'Cruise alert' warns town
Last minute changes to travel plans is bad enough, but when there's 5000 people affected, it takes a monumental effort to make things right.
From gumboots to office
There's some irony in Zoë Eld's love of health and safety, given the accidental nature of her career path.
Perfect chance for picnikers
From long tailed bats to pygmy daisys, the Department of Conservation's Summer Explorer programme has something for all.
Mum's the word
OPINION: It's the middle of the night and she should be sound asleep but Miss Six has some burning questions.
Glass recycling project expands
No more 90-minute drives to the recycling centre as far-flung community joins project to divert glass from landfill.
Cob cottage care
OPINION: It's stood for more than 150 years and DOC staff are making sure it stands for many more.
