Latest from Blenheim

Man wanted his conviction quashed, saying he was sick, but appeal uncovered a bigger issue
A technical failure in the court resulted in the trial not being recorded or transcribed.

'Wounds that won’t heal': Grieving partner confronts driver who killed loving dad
Marty Wood was killed by a truck driver who drove through a stop sign.

Strong earthquake reported near Seddon
The quake was initially classified as moderate but has been upgraded.

'Not a great situation': Marlborough growers face tough wine season
Wine makers ask growers to leave some grapes unpicked in Marlborough.

Gang members use local gym for brutal bare-knuckle fights
Gym owner changes rules after private group booking used by gang.

Stranded: No timeline for Bluebridge ferry’s mechanical fix
'There's a lot of people sitting at the equestrian park in Blenheim, scrambling.'

Man charged with kidnapping baby after armed standoff with police
Police described it as a family harm incident.

Man in custody, baby recovered alive after overnight Blenheim hostage standoff
Police described it as a family harm incident.

Spate of crashes leave one dead, several injured and part of SH1 closed
Seven people have died in road crashes around the country since Wednesday.

Not guilty: RNZAF aviator accused of sexually violating younger colleague
The aviator said the incident never happened.

Summer's first heat alerts issued as temperatures head for 30C
MetService has issued heat alerts for known hotspots, with warm nights keeping temps high.

RNZAF Leading Aircraftman accused of sexually violating younger colleague
The aviator said the incident never happened.

The Great NZ Road Trip: Blenheim to Kaikōura
The Great NZ Road Trip: Blenheim to Kaikōura. Video / NZ Herald

The rise of a regional lifeline: The little Kiwi airline that went from six staff to 85
How a regional airline built its business into a critical lifeline.

'Shocked and utterly lost for words': Family of Blenheim homicide victim reeling
Jennifer Sheehan was found dead at a property in Blenheim on Monday morning.

Blenheim homicide investigation launched after woman found dead; man due in court
Police were called yesterday morning.

Gym coach jailed for sexually abusing children admits he's 'now in the right place'
But, a judge says his refusal to identify some victims is relevant to gauging his remorse.

Woman banned from gas station sends young person in to buy goods with stolen card
Judge warns Jayme Lee Washbourne: 'Your fate is in your hands; prison is close'.

'Irreplaceable void': Three young victims of triple-fatal Marlborough crash named
Five people were in the car and two were able to get out safely, but three were killed.

Who won the Walters? $50k prize announced at Auckland Art Gallery
Winning artwork praised for 'radicality of its manifestation'.

Transport giant wants rail on new ferries
Mainfreight's managing director said the rail connection was vital for the network.