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3326 days ago

Road updates

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

Here's the latest on our roads and directions for those drivers who have to get to Christchurch.

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3326 days ago

Quake photos

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

Click on the link to see a slideshow of some of our earthquake photos. We will keep adding to the slideshow as more pics arrive.
If you have photos to share, please send them to megan.leov@mex.co.nz. Thank you.

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3326 days ago

WARNING

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

A warning has been issued about sewerage overflows in parts of Marlborough.

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3327 days ago

UPDATE - Roads closed

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

Click through for the latest information about our roads and public spaces after the earthquakes and flooding.

3327 days ago

The land has risen out of the sea

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

A rescue operation has been launched to help shell-shocked sea life on the new sea shore of the Kaikoura coast.

Thousands of paua have been thrust from their watery homes after the devastating 7.5 magnitude earthquake lifted the coastline on Monday morning.

Residents around the Kaikoura area … View more
A rescue operation has been launched to help shell-shocked sea life on the new sea shore of the Kaikoura coast.

Thousands of paua have been thrust from their watery homes after the devastating 7.5 magnitude earthquake lifted the coastline on Monday morning.

Residents around the Kaikoura area up to Ward, in southern Marlborough, have described a rise of 2 metres, exposing sea life including paua, crayfish and leaving fish stranded and dead.

3327 days ago

The Marlborough Express today

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

Today's paper is full of news from around Kaikoura and Marlborough.

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3327 days ago

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3328 days ago

Wanted - Lead light cabinet

Fiona from Fairhall - Renwick - Woodbourne

Looking for an old lead light cabinet in good condition - up to 1metre wide. Thanks.

3333 days ago

THIS IS YOUR TICKET

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

Good luck Marlborough!
Instead of spending our Melbourne Cup winnings on morning tea, the team at the The Marlborough Express bought this Lotto ticket for the region.
If it’s the winning ticket, we'll donate every cent to Marlborough.
How do you suggest we spend the winnings?

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3327 days ago

Earthquake aftermath like 'armageddon'

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

People in Kaikoura are describing the aftermath of Monday's 7.5 magnitude earthquake as "armageddon".

Our Kaikoura Star reporter Emma Dangerfield​ said the town felt isolated, though she knew pictures of the area were being beamed across the world.

"There are so many … View more
People in Kaikoura are describing the aftermath of Monday's 7.5 magnitude earthquake as "armageddon".

Our Kaikoura Star reporter Emma Dangerfield​ said the town felt isolated, though she knew pictures of the area were being beamed across the world.

"There are so many helicopters going over all the time, it's a bit like armageddon really. There's thousands of people camping in places you wouldn't normally see them, and then the rest of it is like a ghost town. The shops are closed, and things are cordoned off.

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3327 days ago

Flooding

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

UPDATE
State Highway 6 is closed between Renwick and Nelson

Queen Charlotte Drive is closed with slips at Momorangi.
Waikakaho closed at the bridge.
Kenepuru Rd is closed beyond Portage.
Para Rd is closed due to flooding.
Wakamarina Rd is closed due to flooding.
Elizabeth St / Dillons Pt … View more
UPDATE
State Highway 6 is closed between Renwick and Nelson

Queen Charlotte Drive is closed with slips at Momorangi.
Waikakaho closed at the bridge.
Kenepuru Rd is closed beyond Portage.
Para Rd is closed due to flooding.
Wakamarina Rd is closed due to flooding.
Elizabeth St / Dillons Pt Footbridge is closed due to bridge damage.
Diversion is closed to road damage
Lansdowne Park is closed due to liquefaction
Endeavour Park Pavilion Closed till an inspection is completed.

3327 days ago

Is there are hero out there?

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

Today our reporters were out and about bringing you the quake stories as they happened.
Tomorrow we'd like to follow up with the important stories about those heroes who rushed out in the middle of the night to check on their friends and neighbours.
Do you have a hero neighbour in your … View more
Today our reporters were out and about bringing you the quake stories as they happened.
Tomorrow we'd like to follow up with the important stories about those heroes who rushed out in the middle of the night to check on their friends and neighbours.
Do you have a hero neighbour in your street?

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3327 days ago

What a day

Megan Leov Reporter from Marlborough Express

It's been a long and rocky day for us all.
Hopefully you've all had a warm dinner and have a comfortable place to stay tonight.
Good idea to make sure you have a family emergency plan in place and your shoes and warm coat at hand.
These are the things you need to know in … View more
It's been a long and rocky day for us all.
Hopefully you've all had a warm dinner and have a comfortable place to stay tonight.
Good idea to make sure you have a family emergency plan in place and your shoes and warm coat at hand.
These are the things you need to know in Marlborough.....

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3328 days ago

We're thinking of you Blenheim residents

SuperValue Renwick

Our thoughts are with everybody affected by last night's earthquakes. Please look after yourselves and your neighbours. Just to let you know we are open as per normal hours. Until we see you next, take care.

3328 days ago

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