Ratepayer voice 'not heard' as Three Waters pushed through
Marlborough Mayor John Leggett has expressed “extreme disappointment” on the Government's decision to legislate.
Man steals fuel card from relative, spends over $5000
The man would sometimes use the card to put fuel in his mates' cars to pay back money he owed.
Overseas vineyard worker punches partner in face
It was the middle of the day when Manji Varea struck his partner multiple times while walking through central Blenheim drunk.
Pasifika community in Nelson-Marlborough smashes vaccination target
The country needs to get to 90 per cent vaccination. The Nelson-Marlborough Pasifika community has topped 95 per cent.
'Not again': Bride's rollercoaster as Covid-19 shows up before wedding
“I will marry my man and that's all that matters.” Ashlea Newton has accepted that “everything is out of my control with Covid”.
Rescued trampers stranded 700m from hut
Pair found themselves on a snowy ridge in the darkness and unable to go on with insufficient gear for the alpine environment.
Wine company toasts UK trade deal
The removal of tariffs from wine exports to Britain will be worth more than $1.2 million a year to a Marlborough company.
New skiff follows coach's winning ways
The new Marlborough Boys College skiff, named John Robinson after their champion coach, has already shown winning form.
Blenheim Covid-19 case stayed a night in Tokoroa
The news was revealed in Monday's 1pm update, along with two additional Covid-19 cases in the Waikato region.
Positive Covid-19 case and negative close contacts isolating together in Blenheim
The Waikato man was wearing a mask while at locations of interest in Blenheim, he has told authorities.
'Double-whammy' clinic in remote Sounds an opportunity for many to get the jab
"It was lovely to come out here and find people waiting for us," said Marlborough Primary Care general manager Sue Allen
All but one of the South Island's mayors and chairs fully vaccinated
Only one regional council chairman in the South Island hasn't got the Covid-19 vaccine, and he refuses to say why.
Covid-19 in Blenheim: Low risk, but a reminder of the South Island's vulnerability
No need to panic over South Island's first community case in almost a year, health experts say, but questions linger over how it got there.
Blenheim's Covid-19 case travelled alone, was picked up at airport by close contact
The testing centre had three lines "constantly flowing" on Sunday as the town got some good news; no more cases.
Marlborough ready and set to go with traffic lights ahead of summer festivals
Vaccination certificates could be the new norm by the time punters walk through the gates of their favourite festivals this summer.
'Double-whammy' clinic in remote Sounds an opportunity for many to get the jab
"It was lovely to come out here and find people waiting for us," said Marlborough Primary Care general manager Sue Allen
All but one of the South Island's mayors and chairs fully vaccinated
Only one regional council chairman in the South Island hasn't got the Covid-19 vaccine, and he refuses to say why.
Vaccine rollout delivers second-class treatment for Māori
Vaccine percentage rates are the new proxy for political success, not about equal access to health services or vaccines, writes John Tamihere.
Māori are so much more than numbers
Every number represents whānau, kaumātua, tamariki – loved ones – but there is much work to be done to protect them from Covid-19. Iwi must be part of the solution, says Lisa Tumahai.
Are houses still bolting out the gate or are we looking at the market all wrong?
OPINION: Competition and multiple offers are still a regular feature but are driven more by a supply problem than a mass of buyers hunting for a property.
'Aotearoa New Zealand': What if it went to a vote?
OPINION: While National demands debate, the Māori Party argues such a debate would only ever suit the majority.
Housing moves don't fit Marlborough, agent says
OPINION: Government housing policies too "Auckland-focused" and more outside-the-box thinking is needed, says Marlborough estate agent.
Marlborough ready and set to go with traffic lights ahead of summer festivals
Vaccination certificates could be the new norm by the time punters walk through the gates of their favourite festivals this summer.
'No one was there, we've been lucky'
Owner hoping to get the all-clear after Blenheim positive case spent one night at his campsite on the outskirts of town.
Moteliers no longer 'loath' to take 'lifeline' guests on emergency housing grants
But even they have dried up in Marlborough, where closed borders might have turned the rental market on its head.
Few Marlborough homes for sale while buyers continue to circle
''We need another subdivision,” says a real estate manager as Wai-Iti development runs out of sections.
Farmers; our climate heroes
Opinion: Hard-working rural Kiwis are not only be the heroes of our economy, but they can also be our climate heroes.
Can regenerative agriculture work in NZ?
Researcher says it has the potential to transform farming, as scientists work with farmers to fill research gaps.
Country gardens set to charm in Wairau Valley tour
Garden Marlborough may be a Covid casualty, but a tour of 11 charming gardens in the Wairau Valley is set to go ahead.
Linkwater ready for Labour Weekend fundraiser
Other events have toppled, but 'double-whammied' rural school in the Marlborough Sounds stands firm their fundraising fair will go ahead.
Marlborough's A&P to go ahead — without the public
Five zones will each accommodate a different event, with a cap on 100 through the gate.
Organisers forced into 'cruel decision' to cancel Christmas market
Socially-distanced Mistletoe Market deemed near-on impossible, but it will be back - “bigger and brighter”.
