Heritage buildings need 'significant' help, say historians
Blenheim's high-profile museum could be a "death trap" in an earthquake.
Blenheim's high-profile museum could be a "death trap" in an earthquake.
The red warning notice is only issued for significant weather events.
A campaign has been launched to fill the roles.
The blaze broke out in a block on Pitchill St about 2.30am.
Marlborough council wants final say after "Rose Manor" road names prove thorny issue.
Kaikōura tour operators worried as winter looms.
Ratepayers will fund Phil Goff and 15 staff to attend the Local Government NZ conference.
Father said he did not want to put his daughter into a "forced vaccination programme".
Emergency services were called to the scene at about 12.43pm.
Blenheim man had alcohol and cannabis in his system ahead of fatal crash.
"God forbid a splash of my breast milk gets into the pool," the mother said.
UK couple 'lost everything' in freak explosion at a freedom camping spot.
'Boys get the priority', says McAuley High School principal Jan Waelen.
Significant chunks of NZ's state highway network are no longer 100km/h zones.
Sunday is set to be wet and even wild in some places, and the rain may stay much of week
Elsewhere, Blenheim and Hamilton are set to scorch, with highs of 29C and 27C.
A man has been arrested after a Christmas Day hit-and-run incident in Blenheim.
Kana Hirose, 50, died on December 24 after a freak fall on the isolated Great Taste trail.
Chateau Marlborough has opposed plans to redevelop four state homes into 10 one-bed units.
'I just called them and they have told me that they can't release any stock.'
The winner plans on doing house renovations and enjoying time with family over Christmas.
The alleged thief ran the boat aground twice before abandoning the vessel.
It's the first Powerball win for the year for the South Island town.
The nor'wester is doing its thing in eastern parts of the South Island today.
More details have released about the parole conditions for a sex abusing former teacher
Teacher sexually abused two schoolboys in what was described as "gross" offending.
Foodies and wine buffs will be spoilt for choice.
Temperatures will be up to 12C above average in places - but don't get too comfortable.
Tawhiao Pohioa led the girl away and resumed the brutal attack on his partner.
Full list: Who gets free school lunches in Wellington and the South Island.