Marlborough
Farmer's fight with depression: 'We lost Wayne, bit by bit'
Tyler Langford says watching her husband succumb to mental illness was like watching him "disappear before your eyes". Video
Turning the Tide | Episode 3: Supporting Marine Restoration
We look at Nick Shears' research trial to remove kina from barrens in a marine reserve in Queen Charlotte Sound, and we highlight research to find sustainable solutions to marine coastal issues. Video
Turning the Tide | Episode 5: Passing on the Knowledge
Both Te Kura Kaupapa Māori o ngā Mokopuna and Marlborough Girls College seek to instil awareness, understanding, and a desire to protect our marine environment for future generations. Video
Environmental checks to begin as Aratere limps to port
The Aratere ferry will limp back to dock in Picton today after being refloated from where it ran aground in Picton Harbour, as environmental monitoring of the incident begins.
Trucking body wants govt assurances after ferry grounding
The Aratere grounding shows the fragility of the link between the North and South islands, Transporting NZ says.
'Really embarrassing': locals react to ferry grounding
People have been turning out in Picton to get a glimpse of the stranded Aratere, which is visible from parts of the seaside town.
Aratere had steering overhaul three weeks before grounding
The Interislander ferry only recently underwent wet dock maintenance, which included the replacement of its steering system.
'We need to ask some questions' - Marlborough mayor on ferry grounding
Nadine Taylor says the grounding of the Aratere near Picton has raised questions about how KiwiRail is looking after its Interislander ferries.
Transport Minister raised alarm over ferry maintenance
The government was "highly unimpressed" with KiwiRail's ferry maintenance standards, Simeon Brown said earlier this week.
Seasonal worker jailed after admitting raping girl at train station
The man who dragged an 11-year-old into the toilets of the Blenheim train station has been sentenced to seven years in prison.
Turning the Tide | Trailer
Turning the Tide highlights the work of researchers, kaitiaki, and communities as they collaborate to improve the health of Aotearoa New Zealand’s moana. Video
Watson only person with motive and means - prosecution
Hundreds of pieces of evidence point to Scott Watson as the murderer of Ben Smart and Olivia Hope, the Court of Appeal has been told.
Police pressured key witness to identify Scott Watson - defence
The key witness in the case against Watson was manipulated to identify him as the man last seen with Ben Smart and Olivia Hope, the court has been told.
Picton's ferry terminal to be demolished after more than 40 years
Picton's Interislander ferry terminal will be demolished later this month, after sitting unused for almost a year.
What are the Marlborough Sounds marine options?
Plans to spend nearly $40 million upgrading marine infrastructure in the Marlborough Sounds have been labelled "unnecessary", while others are worried their area will miss out on improvements.
Cracks in Marlborough stopbanks at least a metre deep
Holes have been drilled into Spring Creek's stopbanks in an attempt to understand why they cracked, with initial tests showing the cracks are at least a metre deep.
Helicopter called, person seriously hurt in crash on SH6 in Marlborough
The weather was foggy and police have urged drivers to take extra care.
MP, who wanted to keep councillor pay too, changes his mind
Jamie Arbuckle, the district councillor who became an MP but decided to keep getting paid for both roles, will instead donate one salary to charity.
Bringing the council to the people: Community hub caravan built for natural disasters
It is designed to play an important role in supporting Marlborough to respond, recover and develop resilience to natural disasters and emergencies.
MP to keep job as councillor - and two salaries
Jamie Arbuckle, a councillor who has become an member of parliament, says he has settled into having two roles so comfortably he's going to keep both pay cheques.
