Fellowship with a flying cause

'They go where commercial planes don't go'

A Cessna 206 has been acquired for New Zealand fellowship pilots to train on and will be displayed at the Omaka Classic Fighters Airshow in Blenheim at Easter.
Mission Aviation Fellowship Cessna 208B Grand Caravan leaves a village strip in Pader, Uganda, East Africa.

Business memories

"Damned hard work" and an "eye for opportunity" are two requisites for running a successful business.

House of cards

The "King of Card Games", declares a promotional poster for a "learn to play bridge" course.

Pre-school volunteers

Children's introduction to communal learning and their success is often reliant on support.

Rough time for endurance rider

The first stage of racing in the inaugural Santa Cruz NZ Enduro was held last weekend.

Frozen meals on wheels

Serving vulnerable and isolated older people reheated frozen meals could save DHB $4.7 million.

Blenheim man flies to Vanuatu

A Blenheim man is preparing for the worst as he flies to Vanuatu's Tanna Island today.

Water top concern at Renwick workshop

Renwick residents discussed changes they would like to see in their community during a public workshop at the Renwick Community Memorial Hall on Wednesday.

Street lights confuse chicks

Raze not end of maze

Special harvest supports veterans

Marlborough war veterans will be selling specially packaged bottles of olive oil next month to mark the centennial of Anzac Day.

Ehlers' eye on the bigger picture

Anton Ehlers may have made a late entry to the Marlborough club cricket season, but the big South African took little time to make a name for himself.

Students seek to break Maadi duck

The national secondary schools' rowing championships are known as the "Maadi Cup" regatta for good reason.

New faces in clash of heroes

Car incentive sure to attract many

Final should be a thriller

Two champion teams will clash when Grove Tavern Wairau and Biddy Kate's Celtic contest the senior 50-over cricket final on Saturday.

Make sure you are well represented

Blue cod regulations commentator Hugh Shields asks some questions before consultation meetings in Nelson and Picton.

Community with a healthy heart

If you want to get sick somewhere, you might choose Kaikoura.

Time to stop the perks

Couldn't see the problem

Lest ye be judged, eh?

X-Factor has all the integrity, and just a bit of the methology, of pro-wrestling.

Crowdfunding plan for wine company

Two businessmen, famous for making Graham Norton's signature wine from Marlborough grapes, are taking their company to the crowd.

Moa: Deal enables big expansion

Craft-brewing company Moa has been given the green light to expand its Marlborough brewery after resolving a long-running dispute with its opponents.

Farmers dismiss outrage over cattle

Marlborough set for building boom

Agent at home in front of cameras

Marlborough real estate agent featuring in a TV series which follows the journey of first home buyers.

Raze not end of maze

The Omaka Maize maze has been harvested, but keen maze-goers can expect to get lost in a new labyrinth next year.

Picton in for makeover

Pedestrians on Picton's Upper High St in future will enjoy a regenerated streetscape flush with trees, new seating and lighting.

Spouses get carried away

First prize in a new event at the Flaxbourne A&P; Show on Sunday will be your spouse's weight in beer.

New principal at Bohally

Bohally Intermediate School will have a new leader when term two kicks off after the Easter break.

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