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RNZ News
5 days ago
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Light earthquake in Wellington region
Hundreds of people reported feeling the light quake. Photo: RNZ / Alison Ballance A magnitude 3.6 earthquake has struck the Wellington region. Geonet says the light earthquake occurred at 6.14pm and was at a depth of 21km and centred 15km west of Martinborough. By 6.20pm more than 1500 people had reported feeling it. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
RNZ News
14-05-2025
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Friend of driver of car in Martinborough bike crash speaks out
A close friend of the driver of a car involved in a tragic collision in Martinborough said his remorse weighed heavily on him in his final months following the crash. 48-year-old Alison Robyn Korny died and three others were seriously injured when Alan Leatham's car struck the four-seater bike they were riding on Puruatanga Road on February 13. Reporter Bill Hickman spoke to Lisa Owen. To embed this content on your own webpage, cut and paste the following: See terms of use.
RNZ News
14-05-2025
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Close friend of driver in fatal Martinborough crash says remorse weighed heavily before he passed
Wreaths laid at the scene of the crash on Pūruatanga Road. Photo: Mark Stevens A close friend of the driver of a car involved in a tragic collision in Martinborough says his remorse weighed heavily on him in his final months following the crash. Alison Robyn Korny, 48, died and three others were seriously injured when Alan Leatham's car struck the four-seater bike they were riding on Pūruatanga Road on February 13. Earlier this week police said the driver of the sole occupant of the car had since died , meaning their investigation had concluded and no-one would be charged. Alan Leatham had been on his way to see his good friend Moana Carol Aporo when the crash happened. She said Leatham was deeply affected by the crash - and his health declined rapidly. "It just all changed. He just went like a blank. He didn't take it well at all. He told me he felt terrible and he just wished it was him [who died]. I said 'no it wasn't meant to be'," Aporo said. Aporo described Leatham as a solitary type - a kind, religious man who had been dogged by ill health for decades. She said Leatham had lived with Parkinson's disease and a long-term stomach tumour. She said he was admitted to hospital about two weeks after the crash. "He had a stomach tumour. It was there all the time but it came back in a very bad way. He'd been to hospital three times before. He was having biopsies and he'd just been through the works," she said. Aporo said she'd been driven by Leatham on multiple occasions and had always felt safe, but he had admitted to her that he was having difficulty with one of his eyes which had started to weep. "I travelled with him everywhere. He was always a safe driver. He won't go faster than 80 [km/h]. My friend said 'you can pass him walking the way he drives'," Aporo said. She believed he had a current driver licence. Aporo said Leatham had wanted to approach the victim's of the crash and their family's but his health had deteriorated before that would have been possible. She said last month Leatham was admitted to a local hospice and died within two weeks of arriving. Aporo said she was at his bedside for his final hours. The general manager of Poppies Winery, Shayne Hammond said - on the day of the crash - he stayed with Leatham while others rushed to help the injured. "'I shouldn't be driving' [that's] exactly what he said. It'll haunt me forever. "He wasn't injured, he was just disorientated - and probably in a bit of shock - and he said 'I didn't see them, I didn't see them'. "It's heartbreaking," Hammond said. Hammond said he spotted what he thought looked like a hospital wristband on Leatham's wrist as he spoke to the man. "The whole community [has gone] the speed needs to change and signs need to go up and yeah they do and it's happening but - in this circumstance - nothing would've changed the outcome because he was not supposed to be driving. He was sick," Hammond said. The Mayor of South Wairarapa Martin Connelly said the victims of the crash may be dismayed that they would not get justice for the fatal crash. "I certainly extend my condolences to his family but I also extend my condolences to the family's of the people he killed and injured on the road because they will now be denied the opportunity to see justice served in a court case one day," Connelly said. Connelly said the crash had a "disturbing impact on the community". "The sort of bike that the people were riding in - you see a lot of them - and normally what you see is people having the time of their lives. To suddenly have [a person] die on your doorstep was a huge shock. "Nobody wants to have something like this happen to a visitor," Connelly said. Sign up for Ngā Pitopito Kōrero , a daily newsletter curated by our editors and delivered straight to your inbox every weekday.
RNZ News
12-05-2025
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Alleged driver of car in Martinborough fatal bike collision has died
Wreaths laid at the scene of the crash on Pūruatanga Road. Photo: Mark Stevens The alleged offender in a fatal collision between a car and four-seater bike in Martinborough, has died. UK resident Alison Korny was killed and three others on the bike suffered serious injuries in the crash on 13 February. Police say no one will be charged over the incident as the driver of the car has died. Their death is unrelated to the crash. The families of those involved have been notified, police say.
NZ Herald
11-05-2025
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- NZ Herald
On The Up: Felton Road named top winery for 2025, wins second year in a row
Wong says the second consecutive win reflects the winery's 'continuous improvement' that 'sets a benchmark for the industry'. The annual top wineries list recognises excellence across the country. Wong says Kiwi wine-drinkers can use the list to give them 'a clear sense of who is leading the way in New Zealand winemaking right now'. Waiheke's Destiny Bay took the runner-up spot this year, with Te Whare Rā and Framingham (both from Marlborough) and Martinborough's Dry River rounding out the top five. This year's awards introduced a new 'Best in Class' category, celebrating excellence across various wine styles. The inaugural winners were Quartz Reef 's Methode Traditionnelle Blanc de Blancs 2017 for Sparkling Wine of the Year; Prophet's Rock Cuvée Aux Antipodes Blanc 2022 for White Wine of the Year; Doctors Flat Pinot Noir 2021 for Red Wine of the Year; and Astrolabe's Wrekin Vineyard Late Harvest Chenin Blanc 2022 for Sweet Wine of the Year. It is also the first time a Vigneron of the Year award has been presented, recognising excellence in viticulture. Anna and Jason Flowerday of Marlborough's certified organic winery, Te Whare Rā, are the inaugural winners. 'Highlighting individual wines and the people behind them allows us to tell a fuller story of New Zealand wine's journey,' says Wong. 'As our industry matures, it's vital we recognise not just the wines, but the people and philosophies shaping them.' Wong says the Flowerdays were recognised because of their 'deep connection between vineyard and bottle', praising their commitment to sustainability while retaining a commitment to striving for excellence. Rounding out the awards, Simon Sharpe and Lauren Keenan of Marlborough winery A Thousand Gods were awarded the Rising Star of the Year. Enthusiasts can sample 80 of this year's award-winning wines and meet the winemakers at a tasting event in Auckland on June 7, with tickets available via The Real Review's website. NZ wineries will be further recognised in August, with Viva's own Top 50 wine awards, judged by Viva Wine Editor Dr Jo Burzynska. The full 2024 list of winners can be found at The Real Review's Top 50 Wineries of New Zealand 2025 Felton Road - Bannockburn, Central Otago Destiny Bay - Waiheke Island, Auckland Te Whare Rā Wines - Renwick, Marlborough Framingham - Renwick, Marlborough Dry River Wines - Martinborough, Wairarapa Prophet's Rock - Bendigo, Central Otago Te Mata Estate - Havelock North, Hawke's Bay Rippon - Wanaka, Central Otago Ata Rangi - Martinborough, Wairarapa Pyramid Valley Vineyards - Waikari, North Canterbury Craggy Range - Havelock North, Hawke's Bay Bell Hill - Waikari, North Canterbury Obsidian - Waiheke Island, Auckland Hans Herzog Estate - Rapaura, Marlborough Kusuda Wines - Martinborough, Wairarapa Church Road - Napier, Hawke's Bay Rockburn Wines - Cromwell, Central Otago Elephant Hill Estate - Te Awanga, Hawke's Bay Villa Maria - Auckland Smith & Sheth - Havelock North, Hawke's Bay Cloudy Bay - Blenheim, Marlborough Fromm Winery - Blenheim, Marlborough Bilancia - Hawke's Bay Neudorf - Upper Moutere, Nelson Gibbston Valley Wines - Gibbston, Central Otago Wild Irishman - Gibbston, Central Otago Siren Wine - Marlborough Corofin - Blenheim, Marlborough Terra Sancta - Bannockburn, Central Otago Blank Canvas - Marlborough A Thousand Gods - Marlborough Tantalus Estate - Waiheke Island, Auckland Mt Difficulty Wines - Bannockburn, Central Otago Puriri Hills - Clevedon, Auckland Greystone Wines - Waipara, North Canterbury Black Estate - North Canterbury Charteris - Central Otago Radburnd Cellars - Hawke's Bay Doctors Flat - Central Otago Isabel Estate - Marlborough Dog Point Vineyard - Marlborough Batch Winery - Waiheke Island, Auckland Giesen Wine Estate - Marlborough Forager Wine - Marlborough Valli - Central Otago Man O' War Vineyards - Waiheke Island, Auckland Astrolabe Wines - Marlborough Mudbrick - Waiheke Island, Auckland Clos Henri - Marlborough The Boneline - North Canterbury
