Marlborough
Too full to take the bait? Rabbit cull delayed amid food boom
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".
Kiwis knock off win in 1000-mile race
Two New Zealanders have won the toughest and longest paddling race in the world, recording the second fastest completion time ever. Audio
Person found dead after house fire
A person has died in one of two separate house fires in the South Island
Mercedes thief jailed for chase that claimed car owner's life
Allister Christie saw his stolen car being driven and gave chase. His body was found the next day, still trapped in his submerged car.
Council to cover $500k insurance premiums increase with rates
"It is frustrating that it has to be rates funded at this point in time," says Marlborough Mayor Nadine Taylor.
Marlborough Museum double-locked in 'ridiculous impasse'
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.
Peters alleges cover-up over Interislander crash
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 dead in truck crash that blocked State Highway 1
One person has died following a crash between two trucks on State Highway 1 in Marlborough.
Insurance premium increase leaves council with $500,000 gap
It means Marlborough rates will increase this financial year from 12.96 percent to just over 13.6 percent.
Cemetery fee hike could spark backlash, councillor warns
An estimated $1800 hike in burial fees in Marlborough could be met with some "pushback" from the community, a councillor says.
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.