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325 days ago

The time the air force bombed a Cook Strait ferry

Jennifer Eder Reporter from Marlborough Express

In January 1952, the retirement of the TSS Arahura, built in 1905, seemed like as good a reason as any to run a training exercise for No. 75 Squadron’s de Havilland Mosquitoes and their crews. Armed with rockets and cannons, they were tasked with finding the “enemy” merchant ship in Cook Strait and destroying it.

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2 days ago

Neighbourhood Challenge: Who Can Crack This One? ⛓️‍💥❔

The Riddler from The Neighbourly Riddler

What has a head but no brain?

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6 hours ago

Poll: Are big music and food events good for the Marlborough region?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Marlborough has a busy summer ahead, with plenty on the calendar, the latest being the Fruit Loop Festival, as reported by the Marlborough Express.

We want to know: Are big music and food events a good thing for the region? Does the boost they bring make the crowds worthwhile?

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Are big music and food events good for the Marlborough region?
  • 0% Yup - an influx of money trumps crowds
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  • 0% No - I prefer the peace
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  • 0% Other - tell us your thoughts below
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6 hours ago

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