Latest from Marlborough

Australian navy ship disrupts NZ internet and radio services
HMAS Canberra's radar blocked Wi-Fi from Taranaki to Marlborough.

Anna Kelland wins Marlborough Young Viticulturist title again
Kelland will compete in the national final on August 27 in Waipara.

Inter-island ferry sailings cancelled; heavy snow looms for South Island ahead of cold snap
Both the Interislander and Bluebridge ferry services have cancelled Cook Strait sailings.

'I have murdered someone': Son's confession after he 'snapped' and killed his mother
He confessed to hitting her with a crowbar and stabbing her in the chest.

Review: Sky TV nails First XV return but misses big rugby moment
REVIEW: That controversial Marlborough Boys' try and the latest in schools rugby.

Warm, wet weather to hit NZ before cold snap brings freezing temps
MetService has issued heavy rain watches for parts of the South Island.

Analysis: Was the remarkable schoolboy try really against the rules?
ANALYSIS: 'It was not from our playbook,' the Marlborough coach Tonga Taumoefolau says.

Watch: This innovative try is dividing opinion – should it stand?
World Rugby law 8.20 requires teams to kick at goal if they've indicated intent.

Severe thunderstorm watch issued for parts of North Island
Wild weather in the south looks to be improving, with northern areas in the firing line.

From city to the skies: 5 new things in travel for your next trip
Special journeys and experiences to spend your travel funds on.

Property Insider: Next steps for Seascape tower but what of Shundi's big Tāmaki plans?
Icon took over the Seascape site on April 30; now in set-up/due diligence/review phase.

Which NZ winery came out on top in 2025's best of the year awards?
A Central Otago winery took out top spot for the second year running.

Travel Alerts: Exhibitions, wine pairings, resorts and cruises
From a Melbourne arts festival to a scenic cruise around Marlborough.

Homeowner blindsided as daily power charges increase 600%
Marlborough Lines says remote properties can’t access low-user plans.

First XV rankings: Will there be a shift in the southern power balance?
Some unlikely names are looking to upset the usual big names. Mike Thorpe reports.

Agents fined $35,000 after vendor suffers $73,000 loss on sale
The Real Estate Agents Disciplinary Tribunal ruling is seen as an unusual case.

Society Insider: Former Black Cap's return to India; new power couple; True Bliss star on homophobic abuse
Plus, Nick Mowbray and Liam Lawson team up in California.

'Blown away': Auckland Harbour Bridge may close as severe winds hit rush-hour commute
Auckland faces severe gales at rush hour tomorrow, with harbour bridge closures possible.

Inside Xero co-founder’s four-year battle to build $50m golf course
Hamish Edwards can finally build his dream golf course in Ōhau after a four-year delay.

On The Up: GFC to Graham Norton – How NZ winemaker went global
Invivo Wines wants to double NZ wine sales in the US, despite tariffs.

Air NZ flight grounded, passenger reports smell of fuel
A passenger said they could smell fuel coming through the air vents.