Disqualified driver's 'appalling' conduct
3:20 PM Five complaints were made about Serena Smith's driving on a notorious stretch of SH6, near Nelson, after she overtook on blind corners and yellow lines before being stopped by police.
'Menace on the road' sentenced
2:34 PM Facing court for the fourth time, Marlborough teen Elijah Boulton has been called by a judge a "menace on the road" who is well on the way to writing his own ticket to prison.
New Marlborough wine company pours support into youth charity
Donations from the wine industry have helped create a new wine label that will fund Graeme Dingle Foundation youth programmes in Marlborough.
Fairy lights, cameras, community action as Christmas competition returns
Over 800 people voted in Marlbrough's first Christmas lights competition last year. This year it's hoped even more will get behind it.
Tiny French car army raiding top of the south
Built to transport French peasants to market over ploughed fields, this colourful fleet of Citroen 2CV cars is taking on Marlborough's scenic routes.
Soundwave survey reveals secrets from the deep in Marlborough Sounds
Marine farms in New Zealand's largest aquaculture region could benefit from "invaluable" new survey.
'Sports-mad' Marlborough to host South Island Masters Games
The 2021 and 2023 games are to be hosted in the region, following an agreement with the Marlborough District Council.
Wine Centre construction start weeks away
The multi-million dollar centre in Blenheim aims to make Marlborough the country's wine industry research base.
Man fined for parking ticket eight years later
Council scrubs infringement as councillor jokes "we won't let that $12 go".
Backpackers happy to find work and safety far from Covid-hit home
As a second wave of Covid-19 surges across Europe, three backpackers in Marlborough are grateful for their mask-free stay.
New pou whenua marking Māori Battalion sacrifices damaged
Tūmatauenga's arm appears to have been ripped from the memorial, less than a fortnight since it was installed.
Firing up for feast of summer hospitality and events
A popular beer garden is looking to a brighter summer as a regional events initiative plans to keep Marlborough on the domestic visitor map.
What's the story? Students learn joy of books
Charitable trust Storylines works year-round to promote New Zealand children’s and young adult literature.
'Numbers man' tallies 83,000 hours in long council career
David Craig served eight mayors and many councillors, including his mother-in-law.
Supermarkets, restaurants recovering from baffling power outage in Blenheim
One restaurateur found the outage “a bit scary” as he was “sitting on about $20,000 of perishables”.
Tense victory for young Marlborough cricketers
2:30 PM Marlborough under-15s edged out their Nelson rivals by seven runs at the weekend.
A spectacle of two halves at Tralafgar Park
Rugby fans were treated to two absorbing clashes in the double-header in Nelson on Saturday.
Shaking up contagion of complacency
OPINION: Not before time, the Government is bringing in bigger guns in the battle against Covid and complacency.
Learning to cook is just the beginning
I never felt overly connected to my Sri Lankan past until I got into the kitchen.
Art doesn't happen in a vacuum
Forget the starving artist in the lonely garret, artists need friends, funding and festivals. Oh, and good primary school teachers, too.
'World-leading' salmon farming standards needed for forestry in Marlborough Sounds
OPINION: It's been 46 years since the first complaint on forestry in the Sounds. But what has changed?
Council investigates purchasing derelict house for museum expansion
Derelict Havelock building with a seaside view could be snapped up by council as "strategic purchase", but some have doubts.
'800 years of stories to tell'
Keelan Walker hopes it's 'third time lucky' at the 6th annual Top of the South Film Festival, with the Blenheim filmmaker not short of an idea, having "800 years of stories" to draw on.
Residents rubbish claims new social housing won't worsen parking
But traffic expert says the potential loss of eight car parks could actually push people further from town.
20 years young and still going strong
Stadium 2000, the multi-purpose sports complex which has become an unmissable community facility in Blenheim, turns 20 this month and is showing no signs of slowing down.
Marine waste feeds 3D printer production
Matthew O’Hagan wants a more sustainable world, so he’s helping build it using marine farm and fishing net plastic waste.
Tiny French car army raiding top of the south
Built to transport French peasants to market over ploughed fields, this colourful fleet of Citroen 2CV cars is taking on Marlborough's scenic routes.
A lifetime love of birds inspires Marlborough artist's new book Drawn to the Wild
From crazed royal spoonbills to mischevous kea, Nicolas Dillon's new book captures birdlife in words as well as paintings.
Following bright path to centre stage at Lights over Marlborough
Even without gunpowder in the mix, Michelle Harris’ enthusiasm for fireworks could light up the night sky.
Record-winning Marlborough Shearer recognised for 'Love of the Land'
Sarah Higgins has always been accepted as a female shearer, but "it does take time to prove yourself a little bit,” the world record holder says.
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