Roger Thomas Stevenson had been out on a charter boat with his friends.

Devonport navy base a "magical piece of land"

Members of Otago University cricket team have gathered for their own special reunion.

Today's Cook Strait ferries won't sail in waves averaging over 6m.

A teenage paraglider has a serious leg injury after crashing at Picton.

A weekend escape that is not too far, yet far enough away from home.

Flights have been cancelled and roads are closed as Cyclone Gita begins to be felt.

Gordon Gray almost died from renal failure in July. Two weeks ago he had a brain bleed.

The trees are believed to have been cut down so campers could have sea views.

Traffic pressure on the Lewis Pass since the Kaikoura quake may have led to a fatal crash.

Four men fell around 4m to the ground when railing gave way at Portage Resort Hotel.

Marlborough Lines is being blamed for a fire caused when a felled tree hit powerlines.

Workers have linked up the Kaikoura railway line, nine months after the quake.

Passengers sitting on the floor, vomit bags and full bathrooms.

Afternoon and evening services from Wellington and Picton are affected.

Interactive documentary shows scale of Kaikoura rebuild

An afternoon walk went awry for an elderly man who just wanted to admire the scenery.

Newstalk ZB radio personalities slug out the merits of Picton over the airwaves.

One man's passionate complaint against Picton's tourist guide has not been upheld

The inland route between Christchurch and Picton a scary road to drive, say truckies.

KiwiRail is offering full refunds to Tranz Alpine passengers as it anticipates the fire-hit rail link between Canterbury and the West Coast could be out for at least six weeks.

NZTA is prioritising clearing Lewis Pass, the main transport link between Picton and Christchurch since November's big earthquake.

An American tourist reported missing over the weekend has been found on board a charter yacht.

A Fire Service spokesman said they are heading to the boat near Mabel Island together with Coastguard.

Springs Junction - the tiny settlement connecting State Highways 7 and 65 - now boasts two food caravans as well as a service station and cafe both operating 24/7.

It's the biggest cruise ship to visit and likely the most valuable machine to call at New Zealand.

An immediate focus was being put on upgrading State Highway 63 near St Arnaud in the weeks leading up to the very busy Christmas-New Year travel period.

A truck has rolled, blocking one lane of State Highway 7 - the temporary main road between Picton and Christchurch.

Canterbury's Highway Patrol is reminding motorists to drive with caution while the Lewis Pass alternate highway (State Highway 7)

Motorists travelling the alternative route between Christchurch and Picton have been caught up in heavy congestion today, as traffic pressure mounts on the post-quake thoroughfare.