TravelKia ora: BlenheimBlenheim, named for a battle, is a peaceful oasis, writes Elisabeth Easther.25 Sep 05:00 AM
New ZealandStreet unites to beat the fearsResidents in one of the Marlborough streets battered by this week's quakes are seeking solace from each other while anxiously awaiting aftershocks.17 Aug 10:32 PM
New ZealandSevere earthquakes strikeThe severe earthquake which rocked NZ this afternoon sent workers in Wellington running into the streets as the ground shook and buildings swayed from side to side.16 Aug 08:10 AM
New Zealand'It's a lot worse than last time'Marlborough and Wellington residents tell their stories of today's earthquake and its aftermath.16 Aug 07:11 AM
New ZealandStrong magnitude 4.9 jolt near SeddonA series of aftershocks have rumbled across central New Zealand this morning, sparked by a strong magnitude 4.9 jolt near Seddon, Marlborough shortly before 1am.01 Aug 10:15 PM
New ZealandStrong earthquakes jolt countryA shallow 4.2 magnitude earthquake has been detected near East Cape, after a strong aftershock near Wellington this morning.01 Aug 03:06 AM
New ZealandQuake damage forces residents outResidents have cleared out of a central Wellington street while urgent work is carried out on a quake-damaged carpark lift which could come crashing down in an aftershock.26 Jul 07:49 AM
New ZealandHundreds of claims after Wgtn quakeMore than 1000 claims have been lodged with the Earthquake Commission following the swarm of quakes centred off the Seddon coast.23 Jul 08:02 AM
New ZealandFight against Marlborough salmon farmsAn environmental group has plenty of confidence today heading to court to fight against new salmon farms being built in the Marlborough Sounds.26 May 08:08 PM
New ZealandHunter rescued after campsite washes awayA hunter with hypothermia has been rescued after his campsite was washed away in Fiordland this morning.02 Apr 10:01 PM
New ZealandWomen attacked as they sleptTwo teens were sexually assaulted during a Picton home invasion, and a West Coast woman was attacked while she slept, in two separate attacks early on Sunday morning.02 Apr 02:21 AM
LifestyleNew breed of NZ pinot noir<i>Viva</i> wine editor Jo Burzynska traverses plains, valleys and rivers on a pinot noir safari in Marlborough.27 Mar 01:30 AM
New ZealandIconic Interislander scenery may changeThe trip on the Interislander is possibly the country's most beautiful ride. That's about to change if the Government proceeds with plans to shift the South Island ferry terminal to a windswept beach that looks like Dunkirk.15 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandMarlborough Sounds car plunge victim namedPolice have named a man who died after his car plunged more than 150m off a bank in the Marlborough Sounds on Monday.20 Feb 12:42 AM
New ZealandCrash landing could have been avoidedA 2011 plane crash landing could have been avoided if the pilots were taught how hard to pull a landing gear lever, a report has found.07 Feb 05:22 AM
New ZealandParaglider injured in MarlboroughA paraglider pilot escaped with minor injuries when he crashed in steep bush in the Marlborough Sounds last night.06 Jan 06:23 PM
New ZealandNelson rescuers kept busyA man who severed two fingers while splitting wood was just one of four incidents the Nelson Marlborough Rescue Helicopter attended yesterday04 Jan 11:23 PM
New ZealandDriver killed while eating chips and dipA young man who was killed when his car left the road and crashed into a tree was eating chips and dip at the time of the crash, a coroner has found.16 Dec 11:27 PM
New ZealandSolo tramper rescued by helicopterA solo Dutch tramper who became lost and disoriented in poor weather in Marlborough yesterday afternoon has been rescued by helicopter.06 Dec 10:32 PM
New ZealandTourists had just met before Pelorus Bridge crashThe two tourists killed in yesterday's horror crash in Malborough had only just met and were sharing a ride, police say.05 Dec 09:45 PM
New ZealandTwo killed in 'horrific' crash'Atrocious conditions' were partially to blame for a horror crash in Marlborough this afternoon, which killed two tourists.05 Dec 05:53 AM
New ZealandDrunken boatie drowned while urinatingA boatie was unable to pull his drunken friend to safety after he fell overboard while urinating over the side of the launch they were on in the Marlborough Sounds.30 Nov 04:38 AM
New ZealandCrash pilots ignored warning alertsFindings in an inquiry into an Air Nelson plane that skidded along a runway on its nose landing gear doors have been dismissed by the airline.01 Nov 04:04 AM