Blenheim stories
Air New Zealand launches electric aircraft trials on domestic routes
Thu, 6th Nov 2025
Air New Zealand is trialling the electric BETA ALIA CX300 on domestic routes, marking a pioneering step in sustainable aviation across New Zealand's regional airports.
More small business roadshows to kick off around NZ, Govt says
Tue, 14th Mar 2017
New Zealand's Small Business Minister Jacqui Dean announces a series of nationwide roadshows, starting in Kāikoura on 27 March, to support local enterprises.
Blenheim joins the ‘UFB complete’ list
Fri, 20th Mar 2015
Blenheim soars with ultrafast broadband completion, joining Ashburton and Oamaru in Chorus's triumphant fibre network rollout.
Vodafone network survives Friday's quakes
Mon, 19th Aug 2013
Telco says network has not sustained any significant damage in the Lower North Island / Upper South Island as a result of Friday's earthquakes.
Chorus awaits Wellington earthquake approval
Mon, 22nd Jul 2013
After a 6.5-magnitude quake, Chorus waits for clearance to return to Wellington offices, aiming for business as usual despite disruptions.
TelstraClear goes live with new network
Thu, 29th Oct 2009
TelstraClear's new GBP £20 million broadband network reaches 220,000 homes and businesses in its largest unbundling programme, doubling its fibre coverage.
Compass rolls out WiMax nationwide
Fri, 18th Sep 2009
Mike Lancaster, the company’s wireless champion, says 15 WiMax sites have been constructed and will be live in the next two months.