Wairau Valley
This week in history: The Wairau incident
On the 17th of June, 1843, an armed party of New Zealand Company settlers clashed with Ngati Toa over the purchase of land in the Wairau Valley. The settlers came off worst, losing 22 of their number… Audio, Gallery
Police name man killed in logging accident
A 20-year-old man has been named as the person killed in a workplace accident in Wairau Valley, Marlborough, yesterday afternoon.
Firefighters battle huge forest blaze in Marlborough
Some residents in Marlborough's Wairau Valley have abandoned their homes as firefighters from across the top of the south battle an out of control blaze. Audio
On The Bubble
Daniel Le Brun is known as the "grandfather" of sparkling wine in New Zealand. He came here after getting frustrated with the strict regulations governing the production of champagne in France and has… Audio
Whacker From the Wairau (1982)
In the Wairau valley, south of Blenheim, lies the farm of Whacker Anderson. With his cobb homestead, innumerable pet animals, peg-leg and warm heart, he's something of a Marlborough legend. Jack… Audio