Man jailed for violent sexual attack
He strangled, punched and violated a woman in her own home, leaving her “uneasy, scared and worried”.
Cash, drugs, guns, vehicles, luxury items seized in Killer Beez bust
Thirteen gang members have been arrested as part of Operation Bear - one allegedly during a meth deal in a car park.
Larger hot pools and spa proposed for Kaikōura’s waterfront
A proposed hot pools and spa on Kaikōura's waterfront could be bigger than originally planned.
Construction starts at Marlborough Inland Port
An extra 5000m² of warehouse space for storage and packing should make it easier for wine to be exported via Nelson.
'Alien slug and a UFO' to get Blenheim buzzing for Santa
Thousands of lollies will be handed out by alien elves during one of Blenheim’s biggest ever Christmas parades this weekend.
The 'perfect' four-hour go-kart race that shocked everyone - winners included
“It got people talking, ‘who are these guys?’ It was quite hard case,” says a newly crowned champion driver.
Man threatened to run over ex
He claimed he was unfit for community work, but the judge noted he worked full time as a mussel boat skipper.
Concern as carbon offset partnership plants pines in biodiversity hotspots
Pines being planted in South Marlborough by an Air New Zealand partnership with energy companies are the wrong trees in the wrong place, biodiversity experts say.
Dux in year 12: Blenheim lad does high school in four years
Lachlan McNabb will first chase his Tour de France dreams, "then maybe, when I'm a bit washed up, an astronaut would be cool".
Woman charged with causing crash that killed Marlborough lawyer
A 28-year-old Auckland woman has appeared in court after the Omarama-Lindis Pass Rd crash that killed Philip Watson.
SH6 cleared after logging truck rolls
A logging truck lost its logs on State Highway 6 at Kaituna in Marlborough on Monday.
Wairau to meet Celtic for senior cricket final
Renwick missed their chance last weekend, losing to previously winless Wairau.
Heritage-listed Old Bank building for sale
The ability to order a barista-made coffee from the same building as your apartment is one of the many perks of Blenheim's art deco Old Bank building.
Pedestrian hit by car in Kaikōura
One person was airlifted to Christchurch Hospital in a serious condition after they were hit by a car along State Highway 1 just north of Kaikōura on Sunday night.
Schools already teach one hour of reading, writing and maths, says principal
An “old school” mandate of one hour each of reading, writing and maths could be met with reluctance from the education sector, a Marlborough principal says.
SH6 cleared after logging truck rolls
A logging truck lost its logs on State Highway 6 at Kaituna in Marlborough on Monday.
New kaiwhakahaere elected at Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu
Justin Tipa says he is humbled by the support, and does not underestimate the mahi needed to lead the iwi.
What to do about kina?
OPINION: Most know that kina is an invasive species, but do you know what enables kina to invade and overpopulate?
Recycling just one of three Rs to help the planet
OPINION: People tend to forget the first two parts of the motto "reduce, reuse, recycle", writes Blenheim student Alex Phelps.
Kawakawa: A herbal hero
OPINION: As an insecticide, medicinal tonic, wound dressing, for its sweet fruit and peppery leaves, this native plant is multi-talented.
New Zealand's superstar gourmet mushrooms
Adam Kubrock from The Mush Room Co, a farmers’ market favourite, shares his knowledge on three of his favourite fungi.
Technology to the rescue?
OPINION: New technologies to help us fight global warming give us hope. But as we've learnt, they often come with some disappointing fishhooks.
Construction starts at Marlborough Inland Port
An extra 5000m² of warehouse space for storage and packing should make it easier for wine to be exported via Nelson.
Concern as carbon offset partnership plants pines in biodiversity hotspots
Pines being planted in South Marlborough by an Air New Zealand partnership with energy companies are the wrong trees in the wrong place, biodiversity experts say.
The autonomous Oxin easing vineyard staff shortages
Day and night, fleets of driverless vehicles are mowing, mulching, cultivating, spraying weeds and plucking leaves in Pernod Ricard vineyards.
Matua Wines legends celebrate 50 years of sauvignon blanc
Co-founder Bill Spence recalls the hard graft that went into the company's first vineyard, in a varietal New Zealand would soon be renowned for.
Ngāti Kuia has big aspirations for Pelorus Cafe and campground
As the only applicant in DOC's tender process, the iwi proposes a vision it hopes will breathe new life into the forest and river reserve.
Why a wilding pine Christmas tree could land you on the naughty list
With the cost of living crisis in full swing, it may seem fair game to help yourself to a free wilding pine this Christmas. But you better watch out.
Blenheim through a 'child's eye' in the 1950s
Russell Gifford recalls the clip-clop of a horse-drawn mail carriage, bakery smells, and watching cash fly through the air at Farmers.
The 'perfect' four-hour go-kart race that shocked everyone - winners included
“It got people talking, ‘who are these guys?’ It was quite hard case,” says a newly crowned champion driver.
Wairau to meet Celtic for senior cricket final
Renwick missed their chance last weekend, losing to previously winless Wairau.
Inquest follows fatal Marlborough Sounds boat crash
A jury considers evidence about a man found dead in the outer Pelorus Sound, this week 110 years ago, as we flick through the archives.
