Statue's place in history

Of significant importance to Catholic NZ

An item with significant historical importance to both Marlborough's and New Zealand's Catholic history has been received by the Marlborough Museum.
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'Need is critical'

The need for rental properties suitable for people with disabilities is at a critical level, says housing trust.

Campers ignore signs

Some freedom campers are thumbing their noses at "no camping" signs.

Tipped trailer sparks alarm bells

The sound of warning bells rang out as bystanders worked frantically to move a trailer from the railway tracks in Blenheim this morning.

Kokomo Beach Bar up for sale

From pyjama parties to foam parties, there has never been a dull moment at Kokomo Beach Bar in Blenheim.

Poachers risk fines, loss of gear

Police have prosecuted almost 40 unlawful hunters in Marlborough in the past 18 months in a crackdown on poaching.

Good result for 2014

Marlborough was one of two regions in the country not to have any drowning deaths last year, new figures show.

Four caught in Operation Queen busts

Four people have admitted their part in a Marlborough drug operation, following the raids of seven Marlborough houses last year.

Sounds Air fills flight gap

Man admits stealing from ex-employer

Wine museum features region

A French film crew has touched down in Marlborough, putting the region's wine industry in the spotlight.

Smashing start to T20 season

The third grade Twenty20 season began with convincing wins to Wairau and Celtic Green on Saturday.

Cavalier Clarkson shines for CD

The Central Districts under-19 team, featuring two Marlborough players, topped the standings heading into the second and final week of the national tournament.

Town-Country showdown shared

Ehlers stars with bat and ball

Visitors beat weather and field

The Rarangi golf course was packed at the weekend when 244 hopefuls competed for more than $18,000 at the Rarangi Summer Spectacular Tournament.

Tech-savvy kids grow up fast

What a minefield. Who would want to be a parent of young children these days? Or a teacher, for that matter.

Shining a light is not enough

New Zealanders would dearly love to fillet the Antarctic toothfish poaching industry. We just don't have the sharp implements.

Lawmakers show lack of vision

Decluttering brings back memories

A shocking argument

Tasers are in the news again and attracting plenty of opposition, despite being used since 2007 in many volatile situations that have all been resolved without anyone being killed.

Kono takes ownership of Chinese firm

Kono New Zealand, which has a winery and mussel processing plant in Blenheim, has purchased the remaining shares in a Chinese company.

Fee hike a blow to wine firms

Increasing regulation fees by $2.9m will hit Marlborough's wine industry hard, says chairman.

Business keeps DOC on track

Great bounty of fruit in debut harvest

Internet spells end for bookshop

Blenheim's largest independent book store has reached its final chapter after online competition caused sales to drop.

Kaikoura festival wows crowd

Kaikoura's annual summer music festival is the perfect cocktail of music, people and place, says musician James Coyle.

Icecream lovers swoop in

Poppy's homemade icecream shop has seen "phenomenal" numbers of customers this summer, said owner Karen Barwick.

Momorangi tops for camping

If it's a true Kiwi camping experience you're after, stay at Marlborough's Momorangi Bay.

Perfect spot for a picnic

Once known as "Laughing Bob's Bay," this little beach at the base of Victoria Domain has been the scene of family picnics for generations.

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