Uncorked: History lessons
“If you don’t know where you’re from, you don’t know where you are.” This thought popped to mind on
Notable news around Marlborough
Bridge is back The Crinoline footbridge returned to at Riverside Park on Tuesday, and Council says i
Pasifika builders share Trade Secrets with Marlborough youth
Solomona Daniel knows how to get young people’s attention. During the question-and-answer portion of
'Matilda' review: Blenheim Musical Theatre's show deserves repeat viewings
Before reading a review, it helps to have context on the reviewer. I grew up on theater (the U.S. sp
Temporary mileage rise fails rural support workers
AMY RUSS A temporary boost to mileage payments for home support workers is being welcomed by their
Notable news and notes from around Marlborough
Ambassadorial visit Marlborough put its diplomatic foot forward in welcoming Dr Wang Xiaolong, Chin
Thoughts of the Week
Port projection Re: “Safe harbour” Why not add hotels, casinos restaurants, cafes and shops to fund
Marlborough rates to rise 6.81%
By Kira Carrington, Local Democracy Reporter Marlborough District Council has welcomed a 6.81% rate
Marlburians dig into $110m loan for Picton port upgrades
By Kira Carrington, Local Democracy Reporter Marlborough ratepayers have been weighing up the pros
Council pares rates-jump rate
Marlborough District Council took red pens and paring blades to the 2026-27 rates proposal during an
Commentary: Shining a light on light-shiners
CATHIE BELL The author is a Marlborough writer and former journalist who organised the World Press
Volunteers race to burning launch near Blumine Island
Smoke rising near Blumine Island, near Arapaoa Island in the Marlborough Sounds, triggered an urgent
Grovetown Lagoon structures more shade
AMY RUSS Grovetown Lagoon officially opened its new shade structure, just beyond the footbridge at
Startup studio sparks solutions
ALEX ROBERTON Creative thinking and community-focused innovation were on full display at the weeken
Waihopai Valley Road crash proves fatal
Tuesday morning's crash on Waihopai Valley Road proved fatal, police reported on Wednesday. "Sadly,
Blenheim RSA dedicates new home base
ADRIENNE MATTHEWS There was no mistaking the sense of celebration at the Blenheim Bowling Club last
Mammoth Garage Sale broadly benefits Marlburians
Four years ago, the Rotary Club of Blenheim South considered ways to broaden its impact. Members, bo
‘Matilda’ scales up to ambitious scope
Even before the orchestra plays the first note and the first child sings the opening number, Blenhei
Serious crash on Waihopai Valley Road
Emergency services responded on midmorning Tuesday to a single-vehicle crash on Waihopai Valley Road
Howard Forest sale terms concern outdoor groups
MAX FRETHEY, Local Democracy Reporter Outdoors groups are banding together to protect public access
Sea-rise flooding forecast shifts for Lower Wairau
KIRA CARRINGTON, Local Democracy Reporter The impacts of sea-level rise on Marlborough’s Lower Wair
Echoes in the woolshed, marks stamped in time
AMY RUSS There’s something quite powerful about the marks we leave behind -- the symbols, structure
Marlborough's storm-struck roads reopen
Roads around Marlborough which emergency officials closed due to impacts of the overnight storm all
Flooding traps travellers, closes SH6
Emergency responders rescued six people trapped by flooding near Canvastown on Friday night, and SH6