Bluebridge Ferries will be removing one of its ferries from service for the next week.

Injury toll includes 171 claims in Auckland and 102 in Christchurch.

One dead after two-car crash at Koromiko near Picton.

She stole from a small-town rugby club, now she's been honoured for helping the community.

Due to the Kaikoura earthquake, the journey has been on hold for the past two years.

It was located around 25km northwest of Picton.

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.

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.

Quake-repaired Kaikoura road shut by weather

Relief as quake highway reopens

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.

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.

Marcus Lush took a minute out of his radio show last week to pick on Picton.

Gang member tried to smuggle a vast amount of methamphetamine across Cook Strait.

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.