Marlborough
SH1 closed north of Kaikōura after fourth Labour weekend fatality
One person has died in a crash on State Highway 1 at Kekerengu, north of Kaikōura.
Marlborough mountain bike concept borrows design from ski areas
Mountain bikers have proposed a new series of tracks like 'ski field' zones in and around popular Marlborough walking tracks.
Yealands attracts interest from potential buyers in Australia
The wine company is in talks with potential buyers, according to the Australian Financial Review.
Neighbours fear ‘another layer of frustration’ if freedom camping site gets green light
A freedom camping site mooted for the car park of Marlborough's premier sport ground will add "another layer of frustration" to the area, neighbours say.
Final election declaration sees two changes to preliminary result in Marlborough
The final count for the election in Marlborough has seen two seats changed from the preliminary result released earlier in the week.
SH6 between Nelson and Blenheim to close for 7 weeks
Part of the main highway between Nelson and Blenheim will close for seven weeks so emergency repairs can be carried out after the August storm.
Marlborough's new mayor eyes roads viability and climate challenges
Marlborough's new mayor Nadine Taylor says she's honoured to be elected to the role with such a vote of confidence from the community.
Minister meets with Nelson council to check on progress after floods
The recovery continues in Nelson and Marlborough, where many residents have been unable to return home due to damaged roads or because their properties are unlivable.
New $3.79m wine research centre opens in Marlborough
The Blenheim-based New Zealand Wine Centre, which was paid for through the government's Provincial Growth Fund, aims to help the industry stay ahead of global trends.
Fish deaths a factor as NZ King Salmon posts $24.5m first-half loss
New Zealand King Salmon has deepened its interim loss as it faced increased fish deaths, a lower harvest and a fall in biomass at sea.
Person dies in house fire in Marlborough
One person has died in a house fire in Seddon, in Marlborough this evening.
One Hundred Havens: A history of the Marlborough Sounds
Author Helen Beaglehole first visited the Marlborough Sounds in a small yacht after a very stormy Cook Strait crossing. She returned numerous times over the next 40 years, exploring and sailing the… Audio
Kina removed in Marlborough Sounds to help rejuvenate reefs
Four sections of kina have been removed in the Marlborough Sounds as part of a research project to rejuvenate seaweed and kelp on reefs.
Marlborough needs hotel beds to stay competitive in corporate market
A new hotel in Kaikōura that has not even opened yet is already taking bookings from Marlborough, the region's tourism boss says.
Arrests following Marlborough search warrants
Four people have been arrested after police disrupted a meth network in Marlborough.
Marlborough Sounds locals remain cut off after storm
Hundreds of Marlborough Sounds residents that remain cut off by road after last month's storm are relying on barge transport to get to and from their homes.
Beekeepers anxious over state of hives in cut-off flood areas
Concern has been raised over the state of bee hives in the flood-ravaged Tasman-Marlborough region, which some beekeepers have been unable to access for weeks.
Budget increase for Marlborough freedom camping rangers
Managing freedom camping in Marlborough went over budget last summer, prompting the council to commit more funding for the coming season.
Whale trail from Marlborough to Kaikōura making tracks
The backers of the Whale Trail cycle and walkway from Picton to Kaikōura aim to make some significant gains over summer.
Watch: PM visits Woodbourne air base
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and other ministers are meeting with locals and volunteers impacted by last month's devastating floods in the upper South Island.