Marlborough

It means the matter will now go to a binding public referendum at next year's local body elections, with the result taking effect from 2028 onwards.

When the Aratere ran aground in Picton Harbour, it wasn't clear who was leading the emergency response, the harbourmaster says. Audio

Canterbury Museum has secured a rare medal, which the British government fought to keep in the UK.

Multiple heavy rain, snowfall and strong wind warnings and watches are in place across the country.

The decision to fast-track the consent, under the Covid-19 Recovery Act 2020, was released on Friday.

A little red flying fox found in a Blenheim backyard was only the second time one had ever been seen in New Zealand - and the first to be spotted alive.

Councillor-turned-MP Jamie Arbuckle said he received "a lot of phone calls from a lot of charities" when he announced he would donate his council salary.

The North Island is in the firing line for heavy rain and a cold snap later this week.

The long stalemate over the re-opening of the Marlborough Museum is over.

The living lab will give scientists more insight into what happens underneath the ground.

A poison drop to cull the number of rabbits in central Blenheim has been delayed after warm weather meant the pest already had "a lot of feed".

Two New Zealanders have won the toughest and longest paddling race in the world, recording the second fastest completion time ever. Audio

A person has died in one of two separate house fires in the South Island

Allister Christie saw his stolen car being driven and gave chase. His body was found the next day, still trapped in his submerged car.

"It is frustrating that it has to be rates funded at this point in time," says Marlborough Mayor Nadine Taylor.

The council has locked the main doors and kept the keys, while the historical society has padlocked the handles to stop council staff getting in.

The cause of the grounding is being probed but the acting PM says "it's clear as daylight something dramatically has gone wrong". Audio

One person has died following a crash between two trucks on State Highway 1 in Marlborough.

It means Marlborough rates will increase this financial year from 12.96 percent to just over 13.6 percent.

An estimated $1800 hike in burial fees in Marlborough could be met with some "pushback" from the community, a councillor says.