Latest from Marlborough

Wettest winter in 100 years: Marlborough’s record rainfall revealed year on from state of emergency

Rainfall report released almost a year after devastating weather thrashed South Island.

Man admits raping schoolgirl near railway station

He cannot be named, pending more information being sought in his bid for suppression.

Villa Maria shutting down Māngere operations, 14 jobs affected

Owner Indevin announced its Māngere operations will start decommissioning in October.

'Outrageously bad piece of driving': Speeding driver told police he didn't stop as he was disqualified

Judge tells 20yo police have better things to do than chase after young men like him.

The VIP treatment: What to expect on a private tour of Tiraki Wines

Marlborough's Longfield Farm is home to both Tiraki Wines and Longfield Gardens.

Broken Promises: The final stage in a 180-year-old land battle is about to begin

Nelson iwi won a landmark case against the Crown; they're back in court to sort remedies.

Snow closes roads, falling in Wellington hills, as temperatures plummet

The cold blast will continue to creep up the country today.

Ferry passenger stabbed by mental health patient wielding scissors

Victim was a holidaymaker who did nothing to provoke attack.

One dead after crash involving farm vehicle in St Arnaud

The sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene.

Three areas where REINZ sees recovery: House price changes

Auckland is now at $995,000, the third month in a row its median is below $1m.

How one man is living the dream as a Marlborough winemaker and restaurateur

All you need is vision and a cow called Fanta.

One dead, five injured in crash, major highway closed

The crash involved a motorbike and a car, police say.

'Extremely stressful': Blind woman wins fight over vaccine dismissal

Legally blind Sue Thoms sacked over vaccine refusal is returning to the job she loves.

Operation Honeydew: Accused drugs importers in court

Arrests follow find of MDMA; ketamine worth more than $500,000 at Marlborough property.

Revealed: Female sex offender teacher also inappropriate with other students

The teacher was convicted of engaging sexually with multiple students at the school.

Body found in Marlborough’s Richmond Ranges after tramper goes missing

The body was located today by Land Search and Rescue crews

Ships' maydays expose fragile disaster response, safety fears to be aired at Beehive

Two ships have now issued mayday calls within months of each other.

Weather: Severe thunderstorms could hit Wellington, Kāpiti

The storm is likely to bring extremely heavy rain which can cause flash flooding.