The marine species that ‘totally disappeared’ from Marlborough Sounds
Three species have disappeared entirely from the Marlborough Sounds, a new report has revealed, in a major blow…
Jack Norris imprisoned for burning down Marlborough vineyard cottage after being evicted
If they had known, he would never have been allowed to stay. The owner told NZME outside court…
Fishing boat runs aground in Marlborough Sounds, five rescued
Five people were rescued after a fishing vessel ran aground at French Pass in the Marlborough Sounds last…
Second Marlborough swimming hole falls to flood damage
A second popular swimming spot in Marlborough will be closed this summer due to flood repair works. Marlborough…
Two players win $500,000, Powerball rolls over
Two Lotto players from Auckland and Blenheim each won $500,000 in last night’s Lotto draw as Powerball rolled…
‘Considerable smoke’ as fire breaks out at Blenheim Transfer Station
A fire has broken out at the Blenheim Transfer Station and Resource Recovery Centre with nearby residents urged…
The little yellow digger that… went for a swim at Waitaria Bay jetty
Work to replace a Marlborough Sounds jetty has taken a dive after a digger got stuck and became…
Calls to widen key Marlborough tourist route over safety concerns
A popular tourist and trucking route in the Marlborough Sounds needs widening due to blind spots and trucks…
Farah Khan visits The Hobbit filming site in New Zealand; Here are 4 must-visit tourist spots in the island nation
Filmmaker Farah Khan, known for her blockbuster choreography and directorial ventures, recently took her fans on a virtual…
Boatie refuses to remove wreck amid three-year standoff with council
The owner of a boat that ran aground in the Marlborough Sounds during high winds last month has…
Marlborough man Tachyon Hutt killed after ignoring warnings not to drive after drinking
Tachyon Hutt lived on a boat moored near Picton. He had plans to restore it, before his death…
Key Blenheim road reopens to two lanes four months after slip
Northbank Rd northwest of Blenheim has officially reopened to two-lane traffic, nearly four months after it was buried…