New ZealandPermit for freedom camping at popular whitebaiting spot could be scrappedAbout 2680 people camped at the spot last summer.14 Jun 01:20 AM
New ZealandHeritage buildings need 'significant' help, say historiansBlenheim's high-profile museum could be a "death trap" in an earthquake.07 Jun 09:06 PM
New Zealand'Significant event': Parts of NZ bracing for major deluge, severe windsThe red warning notice is only issued for significant weather events.29 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandSeafood industry in top of South Island needs hundreds of workersA campaign has been launched to fill the roles.02 May 03:20 AM
New ZealandFirefighters battle early morning Blenheim blaze, cause unknownThe blaze broke out in a block on Pitchill St about 2.30am.27 Apr 05:22 PM
Kahu'Colonial cringe': Council sets up sub-committee to decide road namesMarlborough council wants final say after "Rose Manor" road names prove thorny issue.04 Apr 02:19 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandTrouble in paradise: Seaside hotspot struggles as Covid bitesKaikōura tour operators worried as winter looms.03 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'This isn't a junket': Angst over Auckland Council staff's $38k Blenheim conferenceRatepayers will fund Phil Goff and 15 staff to attend the Local Government NZ conference.27 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandJudge orders pre-schooler to be vaccinated despite father's objectionsFather said he did not want to put his daughter into a "forced vaccination programme".17 Mar 11:41 PM
New ZealandOne person injured in suspicious house fireEmergency services were called to the scene at about 12.43pm.17 Mar 12:44 AM
PremiumPremiumKahuRecord deal: Iwi buys land under top Auckland school for $97mThe college becomes our 145th school transferred to iwi under treaty settlements.15 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFlat severely damaged, one other smoke-logged after large fire in BlenheimEmergency services were called to the blaze on George St at about 6.20am on Thursday.24 Feb 06:18 PM
New Zealand'Avoidable' death of shearer: Coroner calls for drivers to stay off road after drinking, using drugsBlenheim man had alcohol and cannabis in his system ahead of fatal crash.23 Feb 02:24 AM
Lifestyle'Shocked': Mum asked to move while breastfeeding at public pool"God forbid a splash of my breast milk gets into the pool," the mother said.27 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I feel so terrible for them': DIY campervan explodes at campsiteUK couple 'lost everything' in freak explosion at a freedom camping spot.26 Jan 03:10 AM
New ZealandBoys' schools ask parents to pay more in voluntary donations'Boys get the priority', says McAuley High School principal Jan Waelen.24 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandLower speed limits on state highways frustrate localsSignificant chunks of NZ's state highway network are no longer 100km/h zones.18 Jan 08:36 PM
New ZealandRain, rain go away: Wet weather hitting today - and it's going to get rougherSunday is set to be wet and even wild in some places, and the rain may stay much of week16 Jan 06:05 PM
New ZealandSun for Auckland today; rain may dampen Prada Cup tomorrowElsewhere, Blenheim and Hamilton are set to scorch, with highs of 29C and 27C.15 Jan 06:10 PM
CrimeHit & run: Man charged after Christmas Day collisionA man has been arrested after a Christmas Day hit-and-run incident in Blenheim.13 Jan 02:18 AM
New Zealand'I just sat with the body and cried': Wife dies in husband's arms in Christmas Eve cycling accidentKana Hirose, 50, died on December 24 after a freak fall on the isolated Great Taste trail.02 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandTeen injured after hit and run; Blenheim police seeking vehicleThe incident happened on Christmas Day about 11.45pm.26 Dec 06:12 PM
New ZealandSlip on 'slip resistant' tiles cancels woman's ChristmasA Marlborough woman's slip on town centre tiles has left her with serious injuries.22 Dec 03:38 AM
New ZealandHotel nervous about Kāinga Ora project next doorChateau Marlborough has opposed plans to redevelop four state homes into 10 one-bed units.05 Dec 10:55 PM
New ZealandNido collapse a double hit for South Auckland family'I just called them and they have told me that they can't release any stock.'04 Dec 06:32 AM
New ZealandPowerball $9m winner: 'We get excited when we win $20'The winner plans on doing house renovations and enjoying time with family over Christmas.04 Dec 01:36 AM
New ZealandStolen yacht caught fire, ran aground twice in three-day joyrideThe alleged thief ran the boat aground twice before abandoning the vessel.03 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandSouth Island Lotto player scores $9 millionIt's the first Powerball win for the year for the South Island town.25 Nov 08:21 AM
New ZealandWeather: Spring turns to summer in southThe nor'wester is doing its thing in eastern parts of the South Island today.14 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandStrict conditions: Parole board to monitor 'untreated' Blenheim sex abuse teacher Jaimee Cooney on releaseMore details have released about the parole conditions for a sex abusing former teacher10 Nov 12:35 AM
New ZealandTeacher jailed for sex with students to be freed from prisonTeacher sexually abused two schoolboys in what was described as "gross" offending.06 Nov 03:19 AM
TravelThe best places to eat, drink and sleep in MarlboroughFoodies and wine buffs will be spoilt for choice.24 Oct 07:00 PM
New ZealandSummer in spring: The heat is on for parts of New ZealandTemperatures will be up to 12C above average in places - but don't get too comfortable.24 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandVicious assault only stopped when daughter walked inTawhiao Pohioa led the girl away and resumed the brutal attack on his partner.14 Oct 05:20 PM
