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	Wed, 2 Oct 2024: Watch: Tasman defends Ranfurly Shield with decisive win over Auckland Stuff.co.nz - 2 Oct (Stuff.co.nz) A win over Taranaki on Sunday will mean the Ranfurly Shield is safe in Blenheim and Nelson for the summer. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz Sport



	Tue, 1 Oct 2024: Night closures for notorious Weld Pass Stuff.co.nz - 1 Oct (Stuff.co.nz) The main highway south of Blenheim will be closed for four nights in October for essential maintenance work. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Fri, 27 Sep 2024: Dog park mooted for former landfill 'probably not suitable' Stuff.co.nz - 27 Sep (Stuff.co.nz) Plans to turn a former landfill site into a “rustic, rugged” park - and Blenheim’s first dog park - have come unstuck. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Tue, 24 Sep 2024: Blenheim director’s ‘strategic’ plan for sophomore feature film Stuff.co.nz - 24 Sep (Stuff.co.nz) With his debut movie Northspur about to hit streaming platforms, Aaron Falvey plans to fast-track the process next time around. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Mon, 23 Sep 2024: Popular Blenheim restaurant faces up to 14 months closure after devastating fire Stuff.co.nz - 23 Sep (Stuff.co.nz) Fairweathers Restaurant and Bar owner said the fire has left the place gutted and it could be 14 months before they could reopen. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Sat, 21 Sep 2024: Fire at popular Blenheim restaurant Stuff.co.nz - 21 Sep (Stuff.co.nz) More than 25 firefighters were battling the blaze which has caused multiple road closures. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Mon, 16 Sep 2024: ‘Just speak it around the house’: Blenheim teen builds his te reo skills Stuff.co.nz - 16 Sep (Stuff.co.nz) A young speech trophy winner is encouraging others to “add a few phrases” of Maori into daily conversation. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General



	Sun, 15 Sep 2024: Tasman defend the Ranfurly Shield with tense win over Wellington Stuff.co.nz - 15 Sep (Stuff.co.nz) The Ranfurly Shield is safe in the Tasman region for a few more weeks following a big win over Wellington in Blenheim. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz Sport



	Sun, 15 Sep 2024: Live: Tasman captain injured in Ranfurly Shield defence against Wellington Stuff.co.nz - 15 Sep (Stuff.co.nz) Follow live coverage of the Ranfurly Shield and NPC match between Tasman and Wellington in Blenheim. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz Sport



	Fri, 13 Sep 2024: Bridge club looks for permanent home Stuff.co.nz - 13 Sep (Stuff.co.nz) Despite losing their clubrooms, about 170 players remain committed to the game and to finding a new home in Blenheim. Read... Newslink ©2025 to Stuff.co.nz General