The affected area viewed on a map.

Biotoxin warning issued for Marlborough Sounds shellfish

The public were urged not to collect or consume shellfish gathered from the Tennyson Inlet and Fitzroy Bay areas due to the presence of toxins.

Fri, Jul 10

Two Marlborough communities cut off by damaged roads

Two Marlborough communities cut off by damaged roads

MetService has downgraded its red heavy rain warning for parts of Marlborough and Canterbury to a yellow heavy rain watch.

Wed, Jul 8

Marlborough Wine and Food Festival in 2025, which took place the day after the second Brookby Beats event. A rejected funding application revealed plans to move Brookby Beats away from the festival. (Source: Marlborough Express)

Marlborough festival weekend set to lose wine and music event

Brookby Beats' organisers have applied with the council to establish the experience as a standalone event.

Wed, Jul 8

The Awatere River in flood.

In photos: Evacuations as Kaikōura declares state of emergency

A state of emergency has been declared in Kaikōura as torrential rain causes widespread flooding and evacuations, with severe weather continuing to batter parts of Canterbury and Marlborough.

Tue, Jul 7

Easy Mart owner MeeMee Maung has welcomed the removal of the slippery pavers on Blenheim’s Market St, saying it will improve safety for everyone. (Source: LDR / Kira Carrington)

Blenheim's 'slippy' pavers to go after people injured in falls

The slippery pavers were a notorious hazard. In 2019, reports of injuries prompted the council to acid-wash them to improve their slip resistance.

Thu, Jul 2

The “lightly enforced” bylaw has been widely ignored with 156 round trips in a prohibited red zone over 28 days.

Drivers keep breaching beach ban on Marlborough coast

Harsher penalties could be on the way for those committing "ecological vandalism" by driving on Marlborough's east coast beaches.

Fri, Jun 26

Snow blankets the landscape in Central Otago.

Part of SH3 closed after slip as snow hits South Island highways

"Road users are urged to take extra care travelling on state highways today, especially those at higher elevations," NZTA said.

Thu, Jun 25

The Pelorus Bridge Scenic Reserve could be potentially sold off under the Conservation Amendment Bill.

Nearly half of Marlborough could be sold or developed under new bill

Lobby group Forest & Bird releases maps showing that up to 60% of NZ’s conservation land could be affected by the Conservation Amendment Bill.

Wed, Jun 24

Coronet Peak on June 17, 2026.

Gales, snow, rain: More warnings likely as low bears down on NZ

MetService says watches and warnings already in place from Northland to Wellington are likely to be upgraded as the system develops.

Tue, Jun 23

State Highway 6/Coast Road, between Rapahoe and Nine Mile in the Grey District, has opened to a single lane under stop/go traffic management after a slip forced the full road closure earlier this morning.

Heavy rain, strong wind warnings as front tracks up the country

Warnings blanket the South Island and lower North Island as heavy rain and strong winds trigger flooding and road disruptions on the West Coast.

Sat, Jun 20

Weather warnings and watches are in place across western and alpine areas of both islands, including Fiordland, Westland, Buller, Grey, Canterbury, Otago and parts of the lower North Island.

South Island braces for heavy rain, gales

Orange warnings cover Fiordland, Westland, Buller, Grey and Canterbury as an unseasonably warm but unsettled system moves in.

Fri, Jun 19

Cause of death confirmed for infant found on side of Blenheim road

Cause of death confirmed for infant found on side of Blenheim road

Police are urgently appealing for the family of the infant to come forward.

Mon, Jun 15

May 2026
The Interislander ferry Aratere aground near Picton.

Aratere crew not fully trained in new steering system before grounding

A final report finds KiwiRail focused on installing the new equipment but not on preparing its crew to use it safely.

Fri, May 29

Marlborough’s first set of permanent traffic lights is to be installed in Picton, in a restricted port zone on Lagoon Rd. (File photo).

The New Zealand region about to get its first traffic lights

A request for Marlborough’s first set of permanent traffic lights to be installed in Blenheim has led to the revelation there is already a set in the works for Picton.

Wed, May 20

Body of baby discovered on side of the road in Blenheim

Body of baby discovered on side of the road in Blenheim

Police working to determine how the infant came to be at the place where it was discovered by a machinery operator.

Wed, May 20

Wairau Bar Rd in Blenheim

Police investigate sudden death near Blenheim, road closed overnight

A scene guard will remain in place at the rural road just outside of Blenheim.

Tue, May 19

Marlborough councillors have voted to incorporate their new water services organisation as Marlborough Waters.

'Excessive': Three months to develop new Marlborough water agency brand

Development took three months to come up with the brand for the region’s new water services organisation – Marlborough Waters.

Tue, May 19

Horse trekking across the station could be on the agenda for a future lessee.

Five applicants compete for lease of New Zealand's largest farm

Five applicants are competing to run Molesworth Station as the Department of Conservation weighs new plans for farming, conservation, tourism and public access.

Mon, May 18

One person in critical condition following Marlborough crash

One person in critical condition following Marlborough crash

Police said the crash was reported around 10.05am on Waihopai Valley Road between Shandon Road and Omaka Downs Road.

Tue, May 12

The seaside community of Hapuku is still struggling after the Kaikoura wildfires, that destroyed 33 buildings, and over 200 hectares of land over six-months ago.

Hapuku community still struggling after Kaikoura wildfires last year

The seaside community of Hapuku is still struggling after the Kaikoura wildfires, that destroyed 33 buildings, and over 200 hectares of land over six-months ago.

Sun, May 10

1News meteorologist Dan Corbet says the wind and rain is far from over. 

Flooding, outages, roads closed as rapidly deepening low spreads

Strong wind watches expand and heavy rain hits West Coast and upper South Island, with more disruption expected as system moves east.

Fri, May 8

A current Interislander passenger ferry (file picture).

Kaitaki: 864 lives endangered by failure of single part, safety report finds

The Transport Accident Investigation Commission today released findings into the January 2023 incident, when Kaitaki lost power and drifted within about 1.4 km of coastline before its engines were restarted.

Thu, May 7

Damaging winds and flooding rain are expected for the north and west of the South Island as well as the west of the North Island that is exposed to the south.

Weather warnings expand as 'rapidly deepening' low approaches NZ

Warnings extended into the North Island and deeper south as a rapidly intensifying storm system approaches, with damaging winds, flooding rain and more alerts likely.

Thu, May 7

April 2026
Emergency crews work to rescue a person who went overboard in the Cook Strait.

Passenger rescued after going overboard on Cook Strait crossing

Crew swiftly recovered the passenger after the Bluebridge vessel Livia left Tory Channel en route to Wellington.

Mon, Apr 27

March 2026
Molesworth Recreation Reserve (Source: Department of Conservation)

Five applicants seek to operate NZ's largest farm

At 180,787 hectares, Molesworth Recreation Reserve is slightly larger than Rakiura/Stewart Island and bigger than 10 of New Zealand’s national parks.

Mon, Mar 23