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 &…
Mayor criticises ACT councillors for motion copied from another council
Marlborough’s mayor has criticised the district’s two ACT Party councillors for filing an ACT-affiliated motion that was originally…
Who’s merging with who? Councils reveal their amalgamation picks
The future of local government is now in central government’s hands, after a last-minute scramble to lodge merger…
ACT candidate Paul Henry tells electorate to vote for a National MP
“Party vote ACT and constituency vote National” was ACT candidate Paul Henry’s pitch to his Blenheim audience –…
New preferred operator chosen for New Zealand’s largest farm
A new operator has been announced for the country’s largest farm, with Ngāi Tahu Farming chosen by the…
Weekend wine guide: Vintners’ bad luck is spreading through our top wine regions
Michael Cooper Wine writer·New Zealand Listener· 30 Jul, 2026 06:04 PM3 mins to read Subscribe to listenAccess…
‘Belongs to all of us’: Farewell for stillborn boy found on side of road
The tinkling of wind chimes filled the silence as Baby Doe, the stillborn infant found on the side…
‘Belongs to all of us’: Farewell for stillborn boy found on side of road
The tinkling of wind chimes filled the silence as Baby Doe, the stillborn infant found on the side…
Severe gales for Marlborough to Wairarapa later this week
MetService says there is “moderate confidence” severe gales will affect Marlborough Sounds, Wellington and Wairarapa on Thursday. A…
‘A giant dating game’: Where councils stand as merger deadline looms
The clock is ticking on the Government’s amalgamation deadline. Councils have until August 9 to find a merger…