Live: Election night
5 min ago "Hon get back inside with the sauce!" an unseen Jacinda Ardern yelled at partner Clarke Gayford from their home, as he served sausages in bread to media outside. Meanwhile in the race, National's out in front.
Early results for Kaikōura electorate
12 min ago It's a closer race than last time - but one candidate is pulling ahead.
1.24 million vote early
Over 250,000 people voted on the last day of early voting, bringing the advance vote to record breaking levels.
Electorate races to watch
10 min ago Follow the latest from the 12 closest and most-intriguing electorate races.
The waiting game
4 min ago Hundreds of selfies, thousands of handshakes, and over a million early votes - we're finally here, it's election night.
When the voting's done
Two will be at the pub, one will be at home, the incumbent has hired a hall. But who will be celebrating?
WOW tribute to late designer
The memory of a young designer who took out the World of WearableArt Awards top prize is being kept alive in a garment at this year's finals.
Flaws in Sounds murder case
Some things come to mind easily in the Scott Watson case, then it gets murky - not just because it's decades on.
Tasman B overcome Canterbury
The Tasman Makos B team took a notable scalp in Christchurch on Saturday afternoon, beating their Canterbury rugby counterparts 37-13.
Hansen to give Havili ABs shot?
All Blacks coach will consider whether it's time to throw another debutant into the test arena in Argentina.
First chance for players to impress
Tasman United to kick off preseason campaign with warm-up match against Canterbury.
Makos legend back in the fold
Robbie Malneek, the only player to reach 100 caps for the Tasman Makos, has been handed an unlikely recall.
Ferns set for Chch sellout
Interest high in Silver Ferns' Constellation Cup test in Chch with just 500 tickets remaining.
Qualified for the job?
Opinion: Tony Orman questions whether our politicians are actually qualified for the job.
Truckies deliver to avoid economic disaster
OPINION: The road freight industry has put hundreds of more trucks on the road in both islands to cover freight no longer being shipped by rail or sea.
Our insatiable desire to shop
We live in a time of absurdly cheap consumer goods, of continual sales and bargains and a dominance by big shopping chains and franchises.
Climate situation not without hope
Hugh Steadman from Marlborough climate action group Climate Karanga discusses the possible impacts of higher temperatures in Marlborough.
Where to now?
Opinion: It is urgent a separate, well-resourced Ministry of Fisheries be re-established, writes Peter Watson.
New boat in the post
For a century, the mail boat has provided a vital link to families cloistered in secluded bays, the comforting chug of its engine a binding link to the mainland.
New boat in the post
For a century, the mail boat has provided a vital link to families cloistered in secluded bays, the comforting chug of its engine a binding link to the mainland.
Best foot forward for Alzheimers
Blenheim bagpiper Barry Brown will call the tune once again for Alzheimers Marlborough's Memory Walk.
History can be cool
"It's 13.4 degrees in here," says Megan Ross, pointing at the thermometer flanked by shelves and shelves of negatives and other memorabilia.
Marlborough's next 'cultural treasure'
"Extraordinary", "inspiring" and "significant" are just some of the criteria the Marlborough Museum and Marlborough District Council are seeking for the Marlborough Living Cultural Treasure Award.
