‘Patients may die’: Marlborough ED doctors plead for more staff
Half of senior emergency department doctors at Blenheim’s Wairau Hospital are speaking out, warning the ED is on…
Costly recycling mistakes: $30 vape sparks $2.5m headache
The alarm that rings through the Blenheim Waste Sorting Centre resembles a starting gun, as nine recycle operators…
Boat partly submerged in Marlborough Sounds sparks oil spill response
A boat has become partly submerged in the Marlborough Sounds prompting an oil spill response from the harbourmaster.…
The region where petrol prices are rising faster than anywhere else
Petrol prices have risen in every corner of New Zealand this month, but no region has felt the…
Rare whale found dead on Marlborough coastline
The whale was in good condition when it was found and measured about 3.6m long, she said. DoC…
Blenheim couple baffled after back fence mysteriously catches fire
A Blenheim couple’s backyard fence burst into flames in a blaze so baffling it left fire investigators scratching…
‘Water supply is back on’ for Seddon after main repaired
Water supply has been restored for Seddon and rural Awatere after a key water main was repaired. Yesterday…
Marlborough water supply: Rural residents told to conserve water, cause of leak not yet found
Marlborough Waters chief executive Richard Coningham said water had been trucked into the Awatere area since 8.30am today.…
Seddon residents urged to ‘conserve water immediately’ after major leak
Residents in the Marlborough town of Seddon are being urged to “conserve water immediately” following a major leak…
New and upgraded weather warnings as fronts bring wind and rain
Several new and upgraded weather warnings have been issued for the South and lower North islands as a…
‘A taster of spring’: Fronts bring heavy rain, gales
Weather forecasters are warning of a burst of wild, spring-like weather this weekend, with heavy rain set to…
Marlborough Wine & Food Festival put on hold after 40 years
One of Marlborough’s most beloved annual events has been shelved, with organisers today confirming the Marlborough Wine &…