Picton Men's Shed chairman Rex Green with the statues of Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck from the Picton foreshore, which ...

Makeover for Mickey

It took four men eight days of grinding, sanding, filler and painting to restore the weather-beaten celebrities.

'Let down' by doctors

Ruby Knox, left, with her mother Donella, the week before Ruby was killed.

She was dismissed a "hysterical, nagging mum", her lawyer says, and that led to her autistic daughter's murder.

House burns down

A house has been razed to the ground on Wairau Bar Rd, in Marlborough

Chasing sweet success

A corporate team entered in the Marlborough Relay For Life are chasing sweet fundraising success.

Fees paid

Mana Williams-Eade has won a scholarship for Maori tertiary students.

Sailing's future talent on display

Sailing is more than just about racing to win Olympic medals.

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Momentum builds for 'rail trail'

'Coastal Pacific Rail Trail' meeting, from left, John Forrest, Bike Walk Marlborough Trust chairman Kevin Wilson, ...

Supporters tell PM to get the wheels in motion, before it's too late.

Fireworks spark grass fire

Teenagers set off fireworks during total fire ban.

Treaty of Waitangi 'not a relic'

Post-quake GP funds run low

Sport

Central rally to beat Saints Aces

Central pitcher Jontae MacDonald on the mound against Saints Aces on Saturday, a day later he was named in the Emerging ...

Win, loss for Central in Marlborough men's softball

Tasman draw with league leaders

Tasman United's Paul Ifill is congratulated by his teammates after opening the scoring against Waitakere.

Tasman United survive late wave of Waitakere United corners to hang on for 2-2 draw.

Wairau well beaten at CD club finals

Wairau's Ma'ara Ave scored a gritty half century in Saturday's heavy loss to Manawatu club side United.

Wairau's CD club finals debut was memorable for all the wrong reasons.

Valley consolidate top spot

Cavaliers wicketkeeper Colin Wood has a birds-eye view as Wairau Valley batsman Rikki Bovey adds more runs to his ...

 Wairau Valley must now wait to see who'll meet them in the Twenty20 club final.

Tasman coach's future up in the air

Tasman United coach Richard Anderson has been temporarily relieved of his first team duties.

Richard Anderson's future at Tasman United remains unclear with the head coach temporarily relieved of his duties.

Opinion

A snub to democracy?

The Marlborough District Council.

New MDC code: A snub to democracy?

Letters to the editor

A cycle trail from Picton to Kaikoura would result in growth in prosperity for the whole region, a correspondent says.

 Correspondents write about coastal shipping, immigration, cycle trails and regional development, and midsummer.

MP's Report

There is no point in implementing a scheme with a dam that is going to be under-utilised, writes Kaikoura MP Stuart Smith.

Exploring alternative irrigation options the right move

Letters to the editor

Send letters to the editor to mailbox@marlexpress.co.nz.

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.

One of the Department of Conservation's directions is to support "Healthy Nature Healthy People".

Business

Building consents

The new Winstanley Kerridge building currently under construction on the corner of Grove Road and Alfred Streets in Blenheim.

Ninety building consents were issued in December, for building work worth $10.64 million.

Family sells farm after 70 years

Benhopai farm owner Alastair Shanks, with his wife Dinny, left, have sold the farm after 70 years ownership in his family.

In 1850, Benhopai was one of 45 farms in Marlborough to be granted occupation leases by the government.

Best milkshakes in the South Island

Blenheim Railway Cafe and Ice Creamery owner Leanne Harris, outside the Grove Rd store.

Meet Blenheim Railway Cafe and Ice Creamery owner Leanne Harris.

'Opportunity from adversity'

The 152-kilometre Otago Central Rail Trail has become a major attraction since its official opening in 2000.

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 video

Natural New Zealand Honey owner James Malcolm believes a happy workplace is a productive workplace.

James Malcolm has grown his beekeeping business from 50 hives to 3500 hives in just 10 years.

Your Marlborough

What's on

Waitangi Day Celebrations at Waikawa Marae.

Things to do around Marlborough this week.

Chasing sweet success

Taylor Pass Honey Company accounts administrator Natasha Kimura, left, and production and marketing support Jeanine ...

A corporate team entered in the Marlborough Relay For Life are chasing sweet fundraising success.

Great Kiwi tree

Cabbage trees are one of New Zealand's most architectural native trees, writes Christo Saggers.

COLUMN: The cabbage tree is one of Saturday Express landscaping columnist Christo Saggers' favourites.

Sailing's future talent on display

Queen Charlotte Yacht Club Optimist sailors Harry Edwards, 12, left, and River Hopkins, 10, with youth coach Zac Bromhead.

Sailing is more than just about racing to win Olympic medals.

All welcome at marae

Ngaro Aldridge welcomes visitors to Waikawa Marae in Picton on Waitangi Day last year.

Waitangi Day celebrations in Marlborough are a fun and informative family day out, Waikawa Marae says.

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