![Work has started on a new roundabout at the intersection of State Highway 1 and SH62 at Spring Creek.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170202114307im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/g/y/g/r/e/image.related.StuffSplash.300x400.1gyga6.13oibq.png/1485990354418.jpg)
New roundabout takes shape
In a town renowned for its roundabouts, what's one more?
Guilt admitted
![Murray John Smith, 58, of Blenheim, has pleaded guilty to stealing pistol parts from the Air Force.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170202114307im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/g/z/2/m/v/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1gziou.13oibq.png/1486007443226.jpg)
A day into his trial, judge strongly advised flight sergeant to reconsider stance over gun part theft charges.
Havelock's singing constable
Constable trades cuffs and badge for lights and music of the theatre.
New boss at Yealands
The Marlborough wine company is looking to grow further under the direction of Adrian Garforth.
Stolen from under their noses
Milkwoman forced to replace $500 worth of dairy products stolen from customer doorsteps.
Ankle badly broken in crash
A motorcyclist was thrown six-metres from his motorbike down bank.
Looking back to move forward
A chance to recognise how far we have progressed at Marlborough Heritage Day.
Wairau Valley through to final
![Sam Boyce took 5-16 as Wairau Valley qualified for the Marlborough senior T20 final with two rounds remaining.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170202114307im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/g/z/z/k/w/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1gzzio.png/1485994973766.jpg)
Wairau Valley qualify for Marlborough senior T20 final, Renwick still in contention despite defeat.
Renwick upsets league leaders
![Renwick's Dave Sandford combined with Chris Nott for a doubles win.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170202114307im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/g/z/q/2/s/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1gzpjx.png/1485981599439.jpg)
Renwick's upset win over the league leaders has shaken up the competition two rounds out from the playoffs.
Wairau off to CD club cricket finals
![Wairau skipper Andrew McCaa will attempt to lead from the front at this weekend's Central Districts national club ...](http://web.archive.org./web/20170202114307im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/g/z/n/n/t/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1gzo1u.png/1485979508126.jpg)
Wairau to face Manawatu champions United in opening round of CD club finals.
Wairau Valley back to form
![Ma'ara Ave top-scored for Wairau in their 48-run win over Renwick.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170202114307im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/g/z/l/w/k/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1gzlrz.png/1485937803677.jpg)
Wairau Valley and Wairau have secured wins in round eight of the Marlborough T20 cricket series.
Letters to the editor
![A cycle trail from Picton to Kaikoura would result in growth in prosperity for the whole region, a correspondent says.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170202114307im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/h/0/2/t/2/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1h062x.png/1486001142335.jpg)
Correspondents write about coastal shipping, immigration, cycle trails and regional development, and midsummer.
Letters to the editor
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Correspondents write about the new Spring Creek to Blenheim cycle trail, AI and the future, river access and recreational fishing.
Relax, enjoy and discover, for free
![There are some great spots to explore in Marlborough.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170202114307im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/g/u/8/4/a/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1gu6t1.png/1485624953850.jpg)
One of the Department of Conservation's directions is to support "Healthy Nature Healthy People".
Letters to the editor
![Mail](http://web.archive.org./web/20170202114307im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/0/r/t/s/i/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1gt3r5.png/1485159962711.jpg)
Correspondents write about the local bands playing at the Marlborough Wine and Food Festival, coastal shipping, an anonymous letter writer and public access.
'Opportunity from adversity'
![The 152-kilometre Otago Central Rail Trail has become a major attraction since its official opening in 2000.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170202114307im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/g/z/g/u/g/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1gyvn5.png/1485932741931.jpg)
The Otago rail trail revitalised the area, and the earthquake has presented a similar opportunity down the east coast.
Hard graft pays off for beekeeper
![Natural New Zealand Honey owner James Malcolm believes a happy workplace is a productive workplace.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170202114307im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/g/x/3/4/3/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1gvafx.png/1485970597836.jpg)
James Malcolm has grown his beekeeping business from 50 hives to 3500 hives in just 10 years.
Serving radical new flavours
![Marlborough, the heart of New Zealand's sauvignon blanc industry.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170202114307im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/g/z/3/k/v/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1gz3ii.png/1485994551636.jpg)
COMMENT: Adventurous NZ winemakers creating more serious, and more expensive, sauvignon blancs.
Quake business claims hit $900m
![Work underway to repair State Highway 1 south of Kaikoura.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170202114307im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/g/p/y/l/l/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1gytjb.png/1485903107881.jpg)
The November 14 quake cut off Kaikoura and dramatically changed the landscape, but most insurance claims are from Wellington.
New accommodation for vineyard workers
![Nets over ripening pinot noir grapes.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170202114307im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/e/h/s/7/8/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1gx8qs.png/1485893381930.jpg)
Property group seek consent to build accommodation for over 400 workers in Riverlands.
A flexible visit
![Yoga teacher to the stars Leza Lowitz will be in Blenheim to hold a special retreat.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170202114307im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/g/z/g/u/d/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1gu3ui.png/1485997031945.jpg)
A renowned yoga instructor who taught Hollywood stars how to relax is set to bring a sense of calm to Marlborough.
Keep life simple
![Age Concern Marlborough community support worker Catherine Donnelly would like people to remember we were all young once.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170202114307im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/g/x/5/4/2/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1gx57l.png/1485808998458.jpg)
Age Concern Marlborough community support worker Catherine Donnelly would love to be a clock-winder to the royal family and keep Sonny Bill Williams on speed dial.
Weaving the past and the present
![Marlborough Embroiderers' Guild vice president Glenys Fry with a sewing kit, also known as a "hussif", which belonged to ...](http://web.archive.org./web/20170202114307im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/g/x/a/0/k/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1gxauj.png/1485807552889.jpg)
Members of Marlborough Embroiderers' Guild will be delving in to the past to help showcase the region's heritage.
Stepping up to the challenge
![Raising money for the Cancer Society are, from left, Hannah Gillespie, Josh Wilkinson, Linda McKinley, Mike Jay, Logan ...](http://web.archive.org./web/20170202114307im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/g/v/9/y/7/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1gvb2p.png/1485738977959.jpg)
A team of co-workers raising money for charity have raised more than $1500 in just two days.
Pocket money philanthropist
![Donating pocket money to charity is part of Finn Mackenzie's positive outlook on life.](http://web.archive.org./web/20170202114307im_/https://resources.stuff.co.nz/content/dam/images/1/g/t/i/f/j/image.related.StuffThumbnail.90x60.1gtf7n.png/1485739729428.jpg)
A 12-year-old decided a third of his annual pocket money will be best spent on charity.