St Arnaud skies open to newcomers
Just 10 months after taking up gliding, Rudy Zondag has completed a three-hour solo flight. It took
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Thoughts of the Week
Questioning Councillor Re: “Alcohol bylaw ‘loophole’ closed” I don’t understand how someone who is
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What's available (and what isn't) on Waitangi Day
Marlborough District Council will keep waste disposal going for Waitangi Day, but other services wil
How to win a council seat with $58
By Kira Carrington, Local Democracy Reporter Marlborough councillor Cyril Dawson’s largest campaign
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Uncorked
“The only constant is change.” Heard that expression? I did at some point, and it stuck. So did this
WineWorks Marlborough Wine Race builds to a vintage finish
By Alex Roberton Saturday proved an excellent day to celebrate Marlborough’s wineries and sailors w
News Briefs
Feeding the Foodbank Lawsons Dry Hills’ Vinyl in the Vines not only provided music and refreshments
Major insurer declines new home insurance policies for Blenheim
By Kate Newton, RNZ Blenheim residents say AA Insurance has stopped offering new home insurance pol
Tradition greets Year 9 students at mihi whakatau in Blenheim
“Welcome to our beautiful school. You’re amazing; we’re amazing.” Those words, uttered in the sport
Look! Up in the sky! Electric plane making test runs at Marlborough Airport
James Owen might just have the best job in Kiwi aviation. His title is Standards and Training Projec
Dry-dock supporting 172-year-old ship Edwin Fox at risk of failing
Kira Carrington, Local Democracy Reporter An expert panel reviewing the future of the Edwin Fox mar
Ben Stace brings staff experience to Marlborough District Councillor role
Ben Stace is a new face at the Councillors’ table for Marlborough District Council meetings. Around
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UPDATE: Cyclist killed in SH1 crash
A crash near Lake Grassmere that closed SH1 on Monday morning proved fatal. Police announced at 3:3
Traffic alert: SH1 near Lake Grassmere
State Highway 1 has been closed near Lake Grassmere in Marlborough as police respond to a single-veh
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Weather advisory: Heavy rain Tuesday
This is no ordinary Marlborough summer, and mercurial weather continues into this week – notably the
Business Beat: Laser-focused on pets’ recovery
FRANK NELSON A new, non-invasive way of helping pets recover after injury or surgery, or to ease pa
Waipuna Stream’s name gets official recognition
By Philip Sim The author and his whānau have a seven-generation whakapapa to Waipuna Stream. Perfe
Alcohol bylaw ‘loophole’ raised by Sounds Councillor closed by legal team
KIRA CARRINGTON, LOCAL DEMOCRACY REPORTER A Marlborough Councillor thought it was illegal to buy al
Sponsored: Blenheim households are the first in NZ to test a new way of planning groceries
Weekly grocery planning has quietly become one of the most mentally demanding household tasks. Price
Marlborough schools receive high marks in attendance
Kate Russell School attendance across Marlborough, Nelson, and the West Coast improved in the final
Queen Charlotte College’s senior leaders take on redefined roles
The new student leaders at Queen Charlotte College have a deep history together. Now, they are makin
Welcome to the whanau: Blenheim colleges greet new students
Marlborough Boys' College and Marlborough Girls' College welcomed the newest students to their campu
Arts & Culture: Blenheim’s Rosie McAllister broadens her operatic range
Adrienne Matthews At just 22, Rosie McAllister is already building a musical story that spans homet
Mayor condemns 'ecological vandalism' on Marlborough beaches
Kira Carrington, Local Democracy Reporter Marlborough Mayor Nadine Taylor has condemned widespread