
James Bond parody as slick and smooth as the real 007

Shot entirely in black and white, the cinematography is sublime, with camera angles and lighting especially impressive.
Blenheim's surplus hospital land sold for affordable housing project

The block of trees and grass is to be developed by the Government in partnership with Wairau iwi.
Te reo's 'sweet, enjoyable pathway'

The second Māori language revitalisation symposium in the top of the south attracted an audience double the size of the inaugural event.
Marlborough mussel farms put harvesting on hold following toxic algae bloom

A large toxic algae bloom has closed several commercial shellfish “growing areas” in the Marlborough Sounds.
Sloan bags quick-fire hat trick as Rangers AFC thump Golden Bay 9-1

The win moves Rangers up to second after two rounds, behind Nelson Suburbs on goal difference.
Allied health worker in Blenheim calls 24-hour strike a 'bloody shame'

“It really shouldn’t have come to this. Operations have had to be cancelled.”
223 new Covid cases in Nelson-Marlborough

There were eight people in hospital in Te Tauihu on Monday, up from four on Sunday.
Blenheim mum had to homeschool children due to bullying

But for some parents, they have no choice but to send their children back into that environment, which is “emotionally, mentally and physically unsafe”.
Director brings world premiere of first feature film, Northspur, home to Marlborough

Aaron Falvey “humbled” to bring five-year project to a wrap in his hometown, and say thanks in the process.
Sloan bags quick-fire hat trick as Rangers AFC thump Golden Bay 9-1

The win moves Rangers up to second after two rounds, behind Nelson Suburbs on goal difference.
Allied health worker in Blenheim calls 24-hour strike a 'bloody shame'
“It really shouldn’t have come to this. Operations have had to be cancelled.”
Challenging 'bureaucratic' Three Waters plan

The modified Government proposals for Three Waters reform still lack clarity and sense, says Marlborough mayor John Leggett.
My online te reo Māori journey

I was not expecting an overnight marae visit to be included. How would that work in a Zoom class?
No slick solution to Earth's oily problem

Opinion: Our dependence on black gold, Texas tea is crude and it's going to take a lot of energy to break free from fossil fuels.
Trash talk for the climate

Opinion: Saying recycling is too hard or ineffective is a rubbish argument.
Heat on salmon company over farm deaths and Strait move

A Marlborough environmental group is questioning whether a proposed open ocean salmon farm will lower deaths from rising temperatures.
Helping hand for young job seekers

An online platform is helping young job seekers connect to Marlborough employers so they are better equipped for the workplace.
If more airport car parks are really needed, can we at least keep the last few trees?

Opinion: Marlborough Airport is planning to expand its car park, and early designs suggest a small grove of mature trees will make way for the development.
Anchor marks in Picton harbour scaled-up to predict global coastal habitat damage

New study suggests anchoring just as bad as trawling, with seafloor damage lasting up to four years.
Stranded cellarhand's silver lining

When Covid-19 hit New Zealand in 2020, Mumbai native Ajay Munde was stranded. But there were worse places he could be.
Six years later, grape marc charges to proceed against Marlborough man

A businessman facing pollution charges in the Environment Court has failed in his latest attempt to have some charges thrown out.
Sending our support where it's most needed

There are more people living in a conflict zone now than at any time since 1945, so sending help is vital, and it's vital that help gets to those who need it most.
Nigel Perry gets his Queen's Service Medal in rare Blenheim ceremony

The nonagenarian brought 20 friends and family for an unusual ceremony in the council chambers.
Celebration for Marlborough Muslims finally finding a home

It was a mammoth task - raising $400,000 in two weeks - but Mubashir Mukhbar says he always had faith.
Preschool hopes Ramble will boost funds after new quote surprise

A preschool’s cross-country fundraiser is having its own uphill battle as renovation costs double in 18 months.
Hopes for Ramadan in new masjid for Marlborough Muslim community

Fundraising for a long-awaited place of prayer is well underway but a deadline is fast approaching.