Marlborough
Marlborough moves on overstaying campers
A 2023 bylaw says people can camp at the Wairau Diversion for "two consecutive nights in any four-week period" - but freedom campers have found a workaround.
$25m Te Tiriti redress deal agreed for contaminated Blenheim land
Soil polluted with PFAS at Woodbourne Air Force base prevented three Kurahaupō iwi getting land it wanted as part of the redress.
Council backtracks in mobile sauna stoush
The deputy mayor has admitted he went away and did some homework.
Nelson Marlborough to begin rollout of free breast screening to 70-74 year olds
The region will be the first in the country due to its capacity to manage additional demand.
Councillor-turned-MP juggles roles with 90% attendance
As Jamie Arbuckle farewells his council seat, data shows the councillor-turned-MP is one of 12 at the table with an attendance rate of 90 percent or higher.
Some Marlborough roads still closed after heavy rainfall
Wairau River flood protection 'did not experience any issues and functioned well' says rivers and drainage engineering manager.
MBIE stands by quality of Connemara ferry fuel
The maritime watchdog says fuel supplied to a Bluebridge ferry that lost power met all regulatory standards despite the company's claims it was contaminated.
Recreational boaties asked to stay vigilant for marine pests
Minister Andrew Hoggard launched the Protect our Paradise campaign in Picton on Monday.
Third victim of Marlborough accident named
Police have released the name of the third and final victim of a weekend accident in Marlborough where a car crashed into a river.
Tuamarina tragedy: Name of two of three victims released
Police have named two of those who died as Brayden Charles Allen and Jamie Marama Cunningham, both were 19 years old and from Picton.
Wind gust made Bluebridge ferry hit wharf
Bluebridge's Connemara ferry hit the Picton wharf while berthing.
Council blows cold on sauna-by-the-sea
Despite being "really entrepreneurial", a mobile sauna that started operating in Picton before it had consent will no longer be able to operate from its beachside spot.
'Absolutely tragic' - Three confirmed dead after car crashes into river
The accident happened before 1.45am at the intersection of SH1 and Bush Road, Tuamarina.
Magnitude 5.0 earthquake strikes near Seddon
More than 10,000 people have reported feeling the earthquake.
First section of Marlborough's Kenepuru Road to reopen after storms
The speed limit on Kenepuru Road will also be reduced from 100 to 60km/h.
Fears over spin-off effects of unreliable ferries
Continued problems on ferries are making holiday-makers and tourists nervous, Marlborough's Chamber of Commerce says.
Concerns new Cook Strait ferries won't be rail capable
The loss of ferries that can carry rail vehicles will mean more trucks on the roads, advocacy group says.
Homeowners pleased with extra funds for Sounds road rebuild
Homeowners in the Kenepuru Sound are "very pleased" more funding will be pumped into an effort to fix damaged roads in Marlborough.
NZTA agrees to cover $100m of Marlborough Sounds roads recovery
Repair work in the Marlborough Sounds will "accelerate" after the NZTA board approved $100m in funding.
Dog attacks on vineyard sheep an 'accident waiting to happen'
An animal control manager in Marlborough says there have been six attacks on sheep in the past year and often "three or four or five" were attacked at once.