Resident choking on trucks' dust
'I have been in tears some days'
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Farms need stock killed
Farmers desperately looking for slaughter houses to take animals earlier than usual as a drought is officially declared.
Truck fire could have been worse
Fire chief fire says truck crash near Kaikoura would have been a 'catastrophe' if it had happened further inland.
Hydroslide sells for $2520
Buyer satisfies 'inner child'
South Canterbury man who bought Timaru hydroslide says he may rebuild it for personal use.
Dog owner ordered to pay for deer
Man who found herd of deer "torn to pieces" by dogs wins compensation from neighbour.
Vineyard set to build second dam
A multi-million dollar storage dam is being built on vineyard land in Marlborough.
Agent at home in front of cameras
Marlborough real estate agent featuring in a TV series which follows the journey of first home buyers.
Errant parkers cause frustration
A Blenheim man is getting frustrated that cars continue to park on his street with two wheels on the footpath.
Picton club in Probus breakaway
Relay lap to honour firefighters
Theatre structure near completion
Structural work on the ASB Theatre in Blenheim is coming to an end, with the final work to be completed in the next few weeks.
Determined duo chase national trial
A couple of rowers with more to prove than most at the New Zealand Rowing Championships next week are Robyn Munro and Kirstyn Goodger.
Union on track for surplus
The mood at the Marlborough Rugby Sub-Union annual general meeting on Wednesday night was described as "extremely positive".
Cup set to deliver on promise
Honours to consistent Stars side
Rowers prepare for champs
All the Central Rowing Performance Centre athletes have been training together at the Wairau River base ahead of the New Zealand championships.
Time to sober up at the Sevens
It looks like the sun is setting on the Wellington Sevens - at least as a carnival-style event.
Wine trade with US booming
Helped by the NZ dollar's decline against the greenback, the US is becoming the wine industry's biggest export market.
Letters to the editor
Dedication makes us safer
Fonterra blunder mars gains
Helped by the Kiwi dollar's decline against the greenback, the US is on the verge of becoming the New Zealand wine industry's biggest export market.
Marlborough savvy leads way in US
The United States is likely to become New Zealand's leading wine destination this year.
Job market improves, but not for all
Fewer people are on the dole in Marlborough, but nearly three out of four on a benefit for over a year.
Water cuts could hit vineyards
Chance to dine among the vines
Agent at home in front of cameras
Marlborough real estate agent featuring in a TV series which follows the journey of first home buyers.
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Tourists ignore fire ban
Travellers continue to light fires on Kaikoura beaches in breach of a total fire ban, much to the consternation of fire chiefs.
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No relief for region
Marlborough received its first good dousing of rain in months on Monday night, water restrictions remain in place.
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Festival bigger next year
The Sweet-Az Sun Festival in Blenheim on Waitangi Day will be back again next year.
Is community service a worthwhile punishment for less serious criminal offending?
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