Marlborough

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Council grilled over future of storm-hit road in Marlborough Sounds

Residents have a range of concerns, including delays in repairs, funding allocations and the ongoing uncertainty about the future of Kenepuru Rd.

Marlborough •Thu, Nov 3

One dead after Marlborough crash, holiday road toll reaches 4

An investigation into the circumstances of the crash is underway.

Accidents •Mon, Oct 24

Main route between Nelson and Blenheim to close for 7 weeks

State Highway 6 will close for emergency repairs after flooding in August severely damaged the roads in the region.

Nelson •Mon, Oct 10

Two seriously injured in crash near Kaikōura

State Highway 1 is closed, but there are diversions in place.

Marlborough •Fri, Sep 23

Person dies following Marlborough house fire

A person was removed from the building in critical condition but passed away at the scene shortly after.

Accidents •Thu, Sep 22

'Priority roads' identified for reopening in Marlborough after storm

However, a question mark remains over whether some of the roads will ever be rebuilt.

Marlborough •Fri, Sep 16

Marlborough Sounds roads 'unrecognisable' after August storm

The damage is extensive and widespread throughout the Marlborough Sounds, with landslides or dropouts every 100m in some areas.

Marlborough •Wed, Sep 14

Marlborough Sounds homeowners unsure if they'll be able to rebuild

1News' Jessica Roden travelled to the Marlborough Sounds to meet affected homeowners.

Marlborough •Tue, Sep 13

Photography group 'saddened' after 5 members die in Kaikōura tragedy

Those who lost their lives were from the The Nature Photography Society of New Zealand.

Marlborough •Sun, Sep 11

Marlborough still dealing with impact of major storm

Large tracts of the roading network still haven’t been inspected for damage.

Marlborough •Fri, Sep 2

No charges filed in horror Picton crash that killed 7

The head-on crash between a van and a refrigerated goods truck killed seven of the nine family members travelling in the van.

Accidents •Mon, Aug 29

Whale-watching flights help residents stranded by floodwater

Around 12 flights run every day to help ferry passengers between Nelson and Blenheim.

Nelson •Fri, Aug 26

Three gang members charged with kidnapping, aggravated robbery

The men were arrested after a gang property in Blenheim was searched.

Crime And Justice •Fri, Aug 26

Isolated Marlborough communities wary of more rain

Many are hoping Thursday night's forecast rain doesn't tip them over the edge.

Marlborough •Thu, Aug 25

'Key sections' of SH6 set to open early next week - Waka Kotahi

A spokesperson says Waka Kotahi aims to re-opening key sections of SH6 by the end of August.

Transport •Thu, Aug 25

Volunteers get hands dirty as Nelson cleanup begins

The Nelson community is picking up the pieces after a one-in-100-year flood devastated the region.

Nelson •Wed, Aug 24

Weather event 'like groundhog day' - Marlborough family

The Lightfoots are completely cut off and fear severe weather could become their region's new normal.

Weather News •Wed, Aug 24

Mayoral relief funds in devastated region to receive further $200k

It comes on top of the $200,000 already promised to the Nelson mayoral fund.

Nelson •Mon, Aug 22

Aerial footage shows massive slips in Nelson, Rai Valley

One house is at the bottom of a gully, while others hang precariously above.

Marlborough •Mon, Aug 22

Aratere Interislander sailings cancelled due to urgent repairs

It means no Interislander passenger services are available until Tuesday as the Kaitaki ferry is currently in Sydney for repairs.

Wellington •Mon, Aug 22

Marlborough

Latest Stories

Council grilled over future of storm-hit road in Marlborough Sounds

One dead after Marlborough crash, holiday road toll reaches 4

Main route between Nelson and Blenheim to close for 7 weeks

Two seriously injured in crash near Kaikōura

Person dies following Marlborough house fire

'Priority roads' identified for reopening in Marlborough after storm

Marlborough Sounds roads 'unrecognisable' after August storm

Marlborough Sounds homeowners unsure if they'll be able to rebuild

Photography group 'saddened' after 5 members die in Kaikōura tragedy

Marlborough still dealing with impact of major storm

No charges filed in horror Picton crash that killed 7

Whale-watching flights help residents stranded by floodwater

Three gang members charged with kidnapping, aggravated robbery

Isolated Marlborough communities wary of more rain

'Key sections' of SH6 set to open early next week - Waka Kotahi

Volunteers get hands dirty as Nelson cleanup begins

Weather event 'like groundhog day' - Marlborough family

Mayoral relief funds in devastated region to receive further $200k

Aerial footage shows massive slips in Nelson, Rai Valley

Aratere Interislander sailings cancelled due to urgent repairs

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