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06/12/2025

The Roadhouse Breakfast Christmas Drive is well underway this morning with tons of toys already going to the Salvation Army's efforts this year. Catch the team at Riverlands Roadhouse until 11 or at the Pelorus Tavern - Trout Hotel from 12!

06/12/2025

Waihopai Valley was buzzing with energy on Sunday, November 30, as more than 150 eager participants took on the inaugural Renwick School Tough Kids Challenge.

Matheson and Logie MacKenzie after tackling one of many mud puddles at the Renwick School Tough Kids Challenge on Sunday. Photo: Anna Simpson.

06/12/2025

When Biddy Mason signed up for Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology’s Bachelor of Nursing programme, she knew she was stepping into uncharted territory.

When Biddy Mason signed up for Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology’s Bachelor of Nursing programme, she knew she was stepping into uncharted territory.

06/12/2025

A man asked to leave the vineyard home where he was staying got so angry, he burned it down.

The vineyard cottage in Fairhall, Marlborough, before it was destroyed by arson in July 2023. Jack Norris, who had been staying there, is in prison for the fire he started after being asked to leave. Image / Supplied

05/12/2025

Havelock Community Theatre is diving head-first down the rabbit hole with its latest production of Alice in Wonderland—a bright, boisterous pantomime full of belly laughs, whimsical characters, and enough charm to make even the Queen of Hearts crack a smile.

Havelock Community Theatre's production of Alice in Wonderland gathers a remarkably talented team who have poured heart, humour, and imagination into bringing Wonderland to life. Photo: Supplied.

05/12/2025

New Zealand King Salmon has taken delivery of their new open ocean salmon farm service vessel in Picton.

Marlborough leaders and NZKS representatives tour Whekenui - New Zealand King Salmon's new Blue Endeavour service vessel. Photo: Supplied.

05/12/2025

Mike Newman from Meaters wins November's Local Legend award, a new notice at Blenheim Airport garners much interest and Raupo cafe is collecting for Marlborough Four Paws.

Mike Newman from Meaters of Marlborough had Kaikoura MP Stuart Smith drop in to award him with his November Local Legend award. Photo: Alex Roberton.

04/12/2025

Resilience work on State Highway 6 over the Whangamoa Saddle has wrapped up for the year, making the route stronger and better able to withstand heavy rain, says NZTA.

Resilience work on State Highway 6 over the Whangamoa Saddle has wrapped up for the year, making the route stronger and better able to withstand heavy rain, says NZTA.

04/12/2025

A Marlborough startup is putting visual storytelling on the map, helping organisations share information in a way that everyone can understand.

A Marlborough startup is putting visual storytelling on the map, helping organisations share information in a way that everyone can understand.

04/12/2025

Picton Food Cartel has found a summer home with the launch of Cartel Beer Garden, a collaboration with MOA Brewery at the former MOA Taproom site on Jacksons Road.

Picton Food Cartel has found a summer home with the launch of Cartel Beer Garden, a collaboration with MOA Brewery at the former MOA Taproom site on Jacksons Road.

04/12/2025

Marlborough will once again be the global capital of Sauvignon Blanc when a flagship event returns in 2027.

Sauvignon Blanc New Zealand (SBNZ) was relaunched at the Marlborough Wine & Food Experience on 10 November, ahead of the three-day conference set for 2–4 February 2027 at the ASB Theatre Blenheim and venues across the region.

04/12/2025

“Relentless” was a common adjective among finishers asked to describe the course for the 12thOne NZ GODZONE adventure expedition race which finished in Picton today.

The first-placed team in the Pure section, from left, Sam Clark, Chris Forne, Sophie Hart and Simone Maier reach the finish line in Picton. Photo Peter Jones