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Blenheim: Scott's greats
Joelle Thomson talks to one of the founding fathers of Marlborough's wine industry.

The Dish: Win with Viva
Viva is delighted to have an exclusive prize package to give away for the MoreFM Winery Tour at Villa Maria Estate on Saturday March 6.

Police disappointed after wrong family advised of death
Police slam the "negligent behaviour" of a person who informed the wrong family about a tragic logging death after listening in on a police scanner.

Fire Service increasingly sent on ambulance callouts
The Fire Service is increasingly being sent to emergencies when an ambulance has been requested, statistics show.

Mental health worker stabbed, beaten by patient
An inquiry has been launched after a mental health worker was stabbed, kicked and had boiling water thrown over her by a patient.

Wild weather to hit southern, central parts
A vigorous front which has hammered the lower South Island with high winds and rain will attack central parts of the country today.

71-year-old dies in Marlborough crash
One person is dead after a three-vehicle crash near Ward in the Marlborough region this afternoon, bringing the holiday road toll to two.

Fresh from the cellar door
If you're heading to new territories these holidays, check out the cellar doors of the local vineyards.