Marlborough
Picton port evacuated as gas leaks in nearby railyard
Picton's port was evacuated and ferries delayed while emergency services responded to a volatile gas leak from a rail wagon tank unit.
Marlborough farmer fears logging operation will destroy property
A recently widowed Marlborough dairy farmer says a logging operation that has sprung up on a neighbouring property is likely to destroy her farm.
Fisherman works to overturn proposed beach quad bike ban
The organiser of a petition against a proposed quad bike ban in Marlborough has been "given hope" after meeting with a top council boss.
Salmon farm submissions not giving full picture, campaigner says
A conservationist is concerned a third of submissions about an open-ocean salmon farm managed to "disappear" from a council website.
Family who gifted Marlborough beach slams possible quad bike ban
When the Marfells gifted their family beach to the government, they were hoping the public would get the same fun riding their "horse and cart" on the sand as they had. Video
Marlborough councillors reveal ‘new year, new me’ plans
Going paperless, getting fit and giving less time to "perpetually offended grievance hunters" are on this year's to-do list for Marlborough councillors.
'It's just nasty': Environmentalists abused over coast vehicle ban plan
Conservationists fighting to protect Marlborough beaches from vehicles say people abusing them should talk to the decision-makers instead.
Man shot in leg at Awatere Valley, Marlborough
A man has been airlifted to Wellington Hospital in a critical condition after being shot in the leg.
Neighbours back Kaikōura ratepayers campaigning to jump ship
Rural Marlborough residents have backed neighbouring towns trying to leave the Kaikōura council, but warn that small communities "don't get much" in the larger region.
Marlborough plans to exceed rate rise limit
Marlborough District Council is planning to bust its own limit on rates rises in each of the next three financial years.
More staff for councils as 'localism' seeks to add responsibilities
This year saw more responsibilities heaped from central government onto councils through new proposed freshwater rules, an overhaul of the country's three waters systems, and new "well-being" targets.
Council may scale back raised crossings at dangerous intersection
A plan to install raised pedestrian crossings metres from what is considered Marlborough's second-worst roundabout has hit a bump.
'Significant' rise in air quality complaints in Marlborough
Growing intolerance of pollution is causing Marlborough residents to dob in their neighbours who produce dirty or smoky air.
Tuia 250's lasting legacy
Tuia 250 - which finishes today on the Mahia Peninsula - has had its moments of controversy over the last few months, but committee co-chair Hoturoa Barclay-Kerr is confident it will be remembered for… Audio
Ratepayers campaigning to leave Kaikōura consider options
Kaikōura residents hoping to become part of Marlborough's council area are considering taking their case to the Local Government Commission.
Marlborough's at-risk catchment secures restoration funds
The government has announced funding to protect and restore one of the country's most at-risk river catchments in Marlborough.
Sunscreen, chemicals, food sweetener found in drinking water
Marlborough wells have tested positive for contaminants including sunscreen, preservatives, chemicals, but their impact on human or environmental health is still unknown, an expert says.
The district celebrating Jetstar's withdrawal from the regions
One region's tourism outfit says Jetstar has done the district a favour by pulling flights from regional centres in New Zealand.
Vehicle ban on the cards for fragile Marlborough beaches
A fragile collection of native birds, lizards and plants could soon be protected by a ban against driving on some Marlborough beaches, following increased traffic after the Kaikōura earthquake.