Marlborough

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Blenheim nurse who stole from dead patient loses deportation appeal

Marvel Jr Benjamin Clavecilla, 48, stole credit cards and brought fuel, cigarettes and fast food.

Blenheim's sewage pumped into rivers to manage overflow

An engineer said it was better than leaving the sewage to overflow onto people's properties.

Three arrested in Marlborough after incident involving a weapon

Police said on Tuesday night that a report was received at about 12.25pm over an incident at Wakamarina in involving a weapon.

Marlborough •Tue, Jul 26

Picton's $360m ferry terminal to usher in 'new era'

The redevelopment is part of a wider $1.45 billion project to revamp the Cook Strait crossing.

Travel •Sat, Jul 23

Interislander ferries sailing again after Thursday's wild weather

Six sailings were cancelled on Thursday after metres-tall waves were seen lashing against a ferry crossing the Cook Strait.

Weather News •Fri, Jul 22

Report into speed changes near Picton crash scene 'chilling'

"To lose a loved one is tragic but to lose so many in an instant is unimaginable," 1News reporter Jessica Roden writes.

Marlborough •Thu, Jul 21

Horror Picton crash: December report recommended lower speed limit

Waka Kotahi had been considering lowering the speed limit on a stretch of SH1 before last month's crash which killed seven people.

Accidents •Wed, Jul 20

Kaikōura boss fined after teen blinded in one eye

Daniel Anderson, when asked if he told staff to wear protective gear, said "I’m not their mother and going to dress them every morning."

Employment •Mon, Jul 18

Marlborough Sounds community struggling a year on from big storm

In July last year, the West Coast and the top of the South Island were hit by a massive storm. Even now, life for some still isn't back to normal.

Climate Change •Sun, Jul 17

Speed limit on road where 7 people died in crash under review

The Marlborough Regional Transport committee met two days before the fatal crash on State Highway 1.

Accidents •Wed, Jun 29

Magnitude 4.4 quake strikes near Marlborough

Hundreds reported feeling weak shaking after it struck south-east of Seddon.

Natural Disasters •Wed, Jun 22

Picton crash: Church community's 'grief' after 3 members die

The Elim Christian Centre is supporting a Givealittle campaign that has raised $20k to help family of those who died.

Accidents •Tue, Jun 21

One dead in crash between truck, van in Marlborough

It comes after seven people were killed in a crash in the same region on Sunday.

Accidents •Mon, Jun 20

Picton crash: Driver among fatalities, two remain in hospital

Seven people were killed in a crash involving a truck and van on Sunday morning.

Accidents •Mon, Jun 20

Median barrier would've prevented Picton crash - campaigner

"If a median barrier had been on that road yesterday, there would've been no collision," Clive Matthew-Wilson said.

Accidents •Mon, Jun 20

Two people remain in hospital after horror crash near Picton

Seven people were killed in a crash involving a truck and van on Sunday morning.

Accidents •Mon, Jun 20

'Amazing job' - Bystanders rushed to help crash victims near Picton

Police said early indications were that the van, which was carrying nine people, crossed the centre line to collide head-on with a refrigerated goods truck.

Marlborough •Sun, Jun 19

Police confirm baby among 7 dead in SH1 crash near Picton

The crash was a head-on collision between a refrigerated goods truck and a van.

Accidents •Sun, Jun 19

Full video: Police speak after crash near Picton leaves 7 dead

One of those who died was a baby.

Accidents •Sun, Jun 19

To cut or to move? Trees a sticking point for Marlborough’s council

Staff suggested three juvenile oak trees should be placed elsewhere - but it's cheaper to just chop them down.

Environment •Sat, Jun 18

Marlborough

Latest Stories

Blenheim nurse who stole from dead patient loses deportation appeal

Blenheim's sewage pumped into rivers to manage overflow

Three arrested in Marlborough after incident involving a weapon

Picton's $360m ferry terminal to usher in 'new era'

Interislander ferries sailing again after Thursday's wild weather

Report into speed changes near Picton crash scene 'chilling'

Horror Picton crash: December report recommended lower speed limit

Kaikōura boss fined after teen blinded in one eye

Marlborough Sounds community struggling a year on from big storm

Speed limit on road where 7 people died in crash under review

Magnitude 4.4 quake strikes near Marlborough

Picton crash: Church community's 'grief' after 3 members die

One dead in crash between truck, van in Marlborough

Picton crash: Driver among fatalities, two remain in hospital

Median barrier would've prevented Picton crash - campaigner

Two people remain in hospital after horror crash near Picton

'Amazing job' - Bystanders rushed to help crash victims near Picton

Police confirm baby among 7 dead in SH1 crash near Picton

Full video: Police speak after crash near Picton leaves 7 dead

To cut or to move? Trees a sticking point for Marlborough’s council

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