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Police patrol around Blenheim school after ‘attempted abduction’ of student
Police have reviewed CCTV footage and conducted “reassurance patrols” after a woman allegedly tried to lure a child into a vehicle last week.

Ingram impresses with triple win at F5000 series
The Feilding driver has taken the lead in the F5000 Tasman Cup Revival Series, but his influence is rubbing off on a young prospect from Blenheim.

$25m Te Tiriti redress deal agreed for contaminated Blenheim land
Soil polluted with PFAS at Woodbourne Air Force base prevented three Kurahaupo iwi getting land it wanted as part of the redress.

Blenheim bodybuilder ready to flex with the professionals
Isaac Newman has become a certified professional at doing what he does in his spare time after winning a New Zealand national bodybuilding title.

Literature lovers lured to Blenheim book fair
The Lions Club Book Fair in Blenheim kicked of on Thursday in the old Harvey Norman building, and it wasn’t short of keen visitors.

Healthcare action declaration stops off in Blenheim
A document highlighting the state of New Zealand’s health system arrived in town on Friday.

Watch: Tasman defends Ranfurly Shield with decisive win over Auckland
A win over Taranaki on Sunday will mean the Ranfurly Shield is safe in Blenheim and Nelson for the summer.

Dog park mooted for former landfill 'probably not suitable'
Plans to turn a former landfill site into a “rustic, rugged” park - and Blenheim’s first dog park - have come unstuck.

Popular Blenheim restaurant faces up to 14 months closure after devastating fire
Fairweathers Restaurant and Bar owner said the fire has left the place gutted and it could be 14 months before they could reopen.

Fire at popular Blenheim restaurant
More than 25 firefighters were battling the blaze which has caused multiple road closures.

Tasman defend the Ranfurly Shield with tense win over Wellington
The Ranfurly Shield is safe in the Tasman region for a few more weeks following a big win over Wellington in Blenheim.

Bridge club looks for permanent home
Despite losing their clubrooms, about 170 players remain committed to the game and to finding a new home in Blenheim.

Drink-driver causes $8000 of damage to ex-partner’s vehicle
A 24-year-old man was in “no fit state” to make a statement to police after an early-morning crash in Blenheim.

Mistletoe Market moves to Pollard Park for family fun day
Held in central Blenheim since Muldoon was prime minister, the big move across town will bring “more of a family feel” to the market.

Blenheim business caught selling alcohol to young person
Marlborough police say they are disappointed by the results of their controlled purchase operation and will be doing more before Christmas.

Live: Tasman v Canterbury - NPC quarterfinal
Follow live action of the all Crusaders-region quarterfinal between Tasman and Canterbury in Blenheim.

Truck rolls on suburban road in Blenheim
The road is partly blocked after a truck rolled at an intersection on Thursday.

Night closures for notorious Weld Pass
The main highway south of Blenheim will be closed for four nights in October for essential maintenance work.

Blenheim director’s ‘strategic’ plan for sophomore feature film
With his debut movie Northspur about to hit streaming platforms, Aaron Falvey plans to fast-track the process next time around.

‘Just speak it around the house’: Blenheim teen builds his te reo skills
A young speech trophy winner is encouraging others to “add a few phrases” of Maori into daily conversation.

Live: Tasman captain injured in Ranfurly Shield defence against Wellington
Follow live coverage of the Ranfurly Shield and NPC match between Tasman and Wellington in Blenheim.