New ZealandSearch for missing man: 'Like a needle in a haystack'A Marlborough man who went to get fish and chips on a aluminium boat at the weekend never returned.11 Mar 06:59 AM
TravelSouth Island: On the track to enlightenmentGeoff Cumming finds he has plenty of time to think on one of New Zealand's Great Walks.28 Jan 02:00 AM
New ZealandHouse fire in Marlborough SoundsA remote house in the Marlborough Sounds burned to the ground this morning after a fire sparked by a brazier.25 Jan 08:02 PM
New Zealand3.7 magnitude earthquake shakes SeddonSeddon has been shaken by another earthquake this morning. The quake measured 3.7 in magnitude and rattled the area at 12.48am this morning, according to GeoNet.15 Jan 06:30 PM
WorldHigh-flying astronaut's Marlborough wishWorld-famous astronaut Chris Hadfield says the place on earth he would most like to visit after his space odyssey is Marlborough.06 Jan 06:07 AM
New ZealandLoud bang leads to emergency landingA pilot declared an emergency when he heard a bang in the light aircraft he was flying with seven people on board early this afternoon.18 Dec 02:49 AM
TravelPedal power through the vinesAlexia Santamaria enjoys the view and the exercise as she tours Marlborough's wineries on a bike.02 Dec 01:00 AM
New ZealandLandslip house uninhabitableThe owners of a Picton house hit by a landslip yesterday have been told the property is temporarily unfit to live in.29 Nov 04:31 AM
New ZealandRain causes slips, floodingResidents of a Picton house escaped injury today when a landslip hit their home and broke through a wall, as torrential rain lashed central New Zealand today.28 Nov 05:27 AM
New ZealandPicton celebrates ferry decisionA decision to keep the South Island ferry terminal base in Picton has been met with celebration in the Marlborough town.14 Nov 05:44 AM
New ZealandInterisland ferries to stick with PictonPicton will remain as the southern terminal for the interisland ferries, Transport Minister Gerry Brownlee announced today.13 Nov 11:01 PM
New ZealandMan jailed for life for murdering motherA 20-year-old man has been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum non-parole period of 15 years for murdering his mother in Picton earlier this year.07 Nov 12:01 AM
TravelBlenheim: Magic in MarlboroughBarney McDonald enjoys the taste of a Cloudy Bay experience.23 Oct 02:00 AM
TravelKia ora: BlenheimBlenheim, named for a battle, is a peaceful oasis, writes Elisabeth Easther.25 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandStreet unites to beat the fearsResidents in one of the Marlborough streets battered by this week's quakes are seeking solace from each other while anxiously awaiting aftershocks.17 Aug 10:32 PM
New ZealandSevere earthquakes strikeThe severe earthquake which rocked NZ this afternoon sent workers in Wellington running into the streets as the ground shook and buildings swayed from side to side.16 Aug 08:10 AM
New Zealand'It's a lot worse than last time'Marlborough and Wellington residents tell their stories of today's earthquake and its aftermath.16 Aug 07:11 AM
New ZealandStrong magnitude 4.9 jolt near SeddonA series of aftershocks have rumbled across central New Zealand this morning, sparked by a strong magnitude 4.9 jolt near Seddon, Marlborough shortly before 1am.01 Aug 10:15 PM
New ZealandStrong earthquakes jolt countryA shallow 4.2 magnitude earthquake has been detected near East Cape, after a strong aftershock near Wellington this morning.01 Aug 03:06 AM
New ZealandQuake damage forces residents outResidents have cleared out of a central Wellington street while urgent work is carried out on a quake-damaged carpark lift which could come crashing down in an aftershock.26 Jul 07:49 AM
New ZealandHundreds of claims after Wgtn quakeMore than 1000 claims have been lodged with the Earthquake Commission following the swarm of quakes centred off the Seddon coast.23 Jul 08:02 AM
New ZealandFight against Marlborough salmon farmsAn environmental group has plenty of confidence today heading to court to fight against new salmon farms being built in the Marlborough Sounds.26 May 08:08 PM
New ZealandHunter rescued after campsite washes awayA hunter with hypothermia has been rescued after his campsite was washed away in Fiordland this morning.02 Apr 10:01 PM
New ZealandWomen attacked as they sleptTwo teens were sexually assaulted during a Picton home invasion, and a West Coast woman was attacked while she slept, in two separate attacks early on Sunday morning.02 Apr 02:21 AM
LifestyleNew breed of NZ pinot noir<i>Viva</i> wine editor Jo Burzynska traverses plains, valleys and rivers on a pinot noir safari in Marlborough.27 Mar 01:30 AM
New ZealandIconic Interislander scenery may changeThe trip on the Interislander is possibly the country's most beautiful ride. That's about to change if the Government proceeds with plans to shift the South Island ferry terminal to a windswept beach that looks like Dunkirk.15 Mar 04:30 PM