Latest from Marlborough

He's lived 61 years in NZ - then gets told he's not a resident

Tim Dare came to NZ as a child - 61 years later he's told he's not a resident.

Wild weather: Thunderstorms, gales, heavy rain and large hail forecast

MetService is forecasting changeable weather for the weekend, in true spring style.

Your weather: Rain for Bledisloe Cup decider at Eden Park

Black Ferns to stay dry, but showers will set in during the Bledisloe Cup test tonight.

Massive Pigeon Valley blaze ruled accidental

The Pigeon Valley fire burned around 2300ha of commercial plantation forest.

Outrage as Marlborough Boy's College sex accused frequents teen sports games

The woman is facing seven charges of unlawful sexual connection with two teenagers.

Severe thunderstorms, 'large hail and damaging winds' to hit central NZ

Wellington and central NZ can expect very heavy rain and potential flash flooding at 9pm.

Weather: Awful yesterday, worse today

It's a good weekend to stay tucked up indoors.

Man threatened police with knife before being shot

He then attempted to flee in a police vehicle before being arrested.

Frustrated principal: 'I don't care if I break the law'

At least 54 schools forced to extend board elections due to NZ Post delays.

Windy, wet weekend for most of the country

It will be a weekend of two halves for much of the country.

Wild weather: Rain, wind, giant waves to continue

South-westerly winds mean a miserable start to the weekend for many, but change is coming.

Weather delays search for missing British tramper

The search for a 49-year-old British man, missing in the Tararua Range, continues today.

Queen's Birthday polar blast good news for skifields

One skifield reported a dump of 75 centimetres.

Dramatic rescue: Police haul 4WD group out of swollen river

Police rescued a group of 4WD enthusiasts out of a swollen Marlborough river on Saturday

'Scary': Govt steps in to help 367 schools - the full list

Officials have stepped into a third of all low-decile schools since 2009.

Police probe: Video circulates of female teacher and pupils

Video involving a teacher accused of serious misconduct circulating among students