Robbery-accused still not assessed
2:28 PM Forensic psychiatrist still waiting for files, to see if man fit to plead.
Claims against teacher
A female teacher is accused of inappropriate relations with several school boys, it is understood.
Students to skip strike, plant trees
Marlborough's young climate campaigners have opted to plant trees in their "own time" instead.
Plans for new Islamic centre
An interfaith group is helping bring a dream to build an Islamic Faith Centre in Blenheim to reality.
Nelson tramper stable
As one missing tramper was found in the Richmond Ranges a search was being organised for another.
Donations pour in for oak trees
A crowdfunding campaign to save an avenue of oak trees from the chop is closing in on its target.
Heritage commemorations locked in
Drones, heritage ships and fireworks are just some of the things eyed up for Tuia 250 commemorations.
Warm walking welcome to Picton
Picton could follow in the footsteps of Buenos Aires, Paris and Beijing, by joining the International Greeter Association.
College staff member investigated
Ministry of Education aware of "allegation", while school confirms staff member on leave.
Nelson man missing on tramp
Nelson man Philip Young went missing while walking on Thursday afternoon.
'Penny-pinching' or 'brave'?
A move to hike cemetery costs in Marlborough has scraped through - by a single vote.
NCEA reforms 'the wrong direction'
School leaders fear changes to NCEA, like more end-of-year exams, won't work for everyone.
Blenheim needs landlords first
Nearly a year after Housing First was promised to Blenheim, not a single landlord has signed up for the project.
Action on speed limits
The bylaw review, starting next month, will go back over submissions over the past few years.
Missing tramper Philip Young found alive
Missing tramper Philip Young has been found alive almost two days after going missing in bush between Nelson and Blenheim
Nelson man missing on tramp
Nelson man Philip Young went missing while walking on Thursday afternoon.
Composting our relationship
If you want to think global but can only act local, composting organic waste is a good start.
The war on climate change
OPINION: We need full-scale economic and social mobilisation to combat further deterioration.
Far too many deer on Molesworth
OPINION: Deer are pests and threaten the biodiversity hotspot, argues Forest & Bird.
Time for seismic shift to wood
OPINION: Look at the new Kaikōura civic building. It wasn't even officially open, and it withstood the ultimate test.
Half marathon no longer for sale
Still buzzing from the weekend, race organisers decide to shelve sailing the world and focus on next year.
Sultana-scented grape marc solution?
New company takes "tinkering in a garage" to the next level to tackle the wine industry's potent pollutant.
Rockshop continues owners' legacy
Blenheim won't be left without a music shop, with the NZ Rockshop set to take over from Ken Ham's Music Works.
A tavern to move for
Sarah and Hayden visited the South Island once, and loved it so much they decided to buy a pub there.
Victory for threatened king shag
Threat of extinction of king shags was why the High Court declined resource consents for a Clearwater Mussels farm.
Asking little people big questions
We ask little people big questions. This week's Wee Wonders are from Seddon School Room 9.
Competition and camaraderie on cards
The region's best bridge players came to Picton last weekend to compete for a spot at the inter-provincials in Christchurch.
Glamping revamp for outdoor ed
Major upgrade begins of building in national park, worn out by 50 years of outdoor education trips.
Blenheim's grape street secret
You have to hear it through the grapevine to find Blenheim's secret wine theme.
A tavern to move for
Sarah and Hayden visited the South Island once, and loved it so much they decided to buy a pub there.
