Highway re-opens
State Highway 1 in Marlborough has re-opened after two crashes between Picton and Blenheim stopped traffic.
Seeking Salvation in winter
Salvation Army drop-in centres a place to escape the cold, and eat, but they're only open a few hours a week.
When we worried for the Moon
In Marlborough, the Moon landing is a memory still vivid 50 years on. Well, one of their own helped make it happen.
1994 flood plan signed off
Weak stopbank prompts "emergency" rock walls as course of river has changed dramatically.
White dolphin ghosts into view
Passengers on a wildlife tour in Queen Charlotte Sound were treated to a rare sighting of a white dolphin.
'Funky' space for women floated
Community group plans local "meeting point" for women in Renwick, but they need a venue.
Endeavour charts Marlborough course
Australian with 50 years experience to captain iconic heritage vessel.
Closing in on pipe dream
"If you're the one person who plays the pipes, they're gonna remember you," says a Blenheim-raised bagpiper heading to world championships.
Recreational fishers seek voice
Recreational fishers in the South Island are forming a new group to push for official recognition of their rights.
Get your skates on to help students
Queen Charlotte College students are fundraising for their Japan trip with some mid-winter fun.
Pāua fishers wanted
People interested in the protection of pāua and their habitats are urged to check out a draft pāua fisheries plan.
Gun laws 'breach disabled rights'
A Marlborough hunter with a disability says new gun laws will mean he can no longer put meat in the freezer.
18 hour crossing to nowhere
Cook Strait ferry debacle as passengers returned to Wellington after Picton dock damaged on arrival.
Drink-driver gets around interlock
He had run out of cigarettes at a party. He went to get some and clocked up his seventh drink-drive offence.
Birds of a feather show together
Feathers were preened and some were ruffled at the 132nd annual Marlborough Poultry, Pigeon and Cage Bird Association show.
Wee Wonders: Asking little people big questions
In Wee Wonders we ask little children big questions. This week it's Room 12 students from Rai Valley Area School.
AI to the rescue
Sometimes when we need answers to the most pressing of questions, it's right there at the touch of a button
Equality starts at school
OPINION: After rattling modern learning cages, "my-child-is-not-a-guinea pig" mum takes on single-sex schooling.
Hey, what's this climate change thing about?
How do you explain climate change to a know-it-all brother? Ask Google.
Wise wonders: The teachers' turn
In Wise Wonders we ask the more experienced members of the community the big questions.
Composting our relationship
If you want to think global but can only act local, composting organic waste is a good start.
Pāua fishers wanted
People interested in the protection of pāua and their habitats are urged to check out a draft pāua fisheries plan.
Picton cafe changes hands
Marcia MacDonald has been trying to sell for more than a year, to set up her dream; a food truck in Waikawa.
Boutique hotel to retain facade
Renovations will soon turn a neglected 1950s building into an upmarket "neighbourhood hotel".
Marine farm extension granted
Neighbours worry the water cannot carry any more shellfish, in an area teeming with marine farms.
A new food frontier
Salmon, seaweed and mussels can all be farmed in the open ocean, if science can overcome the challenging conditions.
Plans for Picton patrol
Volunteers want to set up a community patrol in Picton to help the portside town cope with cruise ship visitors.
Cricket fans to pull all-nighter
Teacher thrilled Cricket World Cup final comes during school holidays, having sacrificed much sleep already this week.
Watchful falcon stars in exhibition
New Zealand's native falcon has inspired one artist's contribution to a show of iconic Marlborough scenes.
Playgroup celebrates 30 years
Founding mother who wanted the "counsel of other women, wise women" amazed playgroup has lasted three decades.
Skiing is believing
A Marlborough farm girl with a need for speed is taking the world of competitive skiing by storm.
