New ZealandPicton car crash leaves one person deadOne dead after two-car crash at Koromiko near Picton.27 Nov 09:49 PM
New ZealandWoman who took money from rugby club named NZer of the Year Local HeroShe stole from a small-town rugby club, now she's been honoured for helping the community.17 Nov 11:00 PM
New ZealandKiwiRail journey from Christchurch to Picton returningDue to the Kaikoura earthquake, the journey has been on hold for the past two years.31 Jul 07:03 PM
New ZealandMagnitude 5.2 earthquake shakes centre of countryIt was located around 25km northwest of Picton.22 Jul 04:30 AM
New ZealandPolice name 77-year-old found dead in waterRoger Thomas Stevenson had been out on a charter boat with his friends.26 May 07:22 AM
New ZealandNavy base: A 'magical piece of land'Devonport navy base a "magical piece of land"14 May 05:03 AM
New ZealandThis cricket team never played together - but were bonded by tragedyMembers of Otago University cricket team have gathered for their own special reunion.09 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandKiller Wahine waves forced weather rethinkToday's Cook Strait ferries won't sail in waves averaging over 6m.09 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandParaglider suffers serious injuryA teenage paraglider has a serious leg injury after crashing at Picton.30 Mar 03:42 AM
TravelPush pause in PictonA weekend escape that is not too far, yet far enough away from home.14 Mar 09:00 PM
New ZealandGita: Flights, trains cancelled and roads closed: All you need to knowFlights have been cancelled and roads are closed as Cyclone Gita begins to be felt.19 Feb 09:18 PM
New ZealandHow I cheated death twice in 7 monthsGordon Gray almost died from renal failure in July. Two weeks ago he had a brain bleed.17 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandDOC: 'Campers chopped down trees to improve views'The trees are believed to have been cut down so campers could have sea views.12 Jan 02:54 AM
New ZealandSH1 to Kaikoura closed for the dayQuake-repaired Kaikoura road shut by weather04 Jan 09:50 PM
New ZealandQuake a factor in fatal crash - truckiesTraffic pressure on the Lewis Pass since the Kaikoura quake may have led to a fatal crash.04 Nov 02:12 AM
New ZealandRailing collapses, four injured in MarlboroughFour men fell around 4m to the ground when railing gave way at Portage Resort Hotel.21 Oct 01:33 AM
New ZealandLines company denies blame for 6ha bushfireMarlborough Lines is being blamed for a fire caused when a felled tree hit powerlines.13 Aug 10:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: Final link welded on Kaikoura lineWorkers have linked up the Kaikoura railway line, nine months after the quake.08 Aug 08:05 PM
New ZealandCook Strait ferry crossing 'roughest yet'Passengers sitting on the floor, vomit bags and full bathrooms.12 Jul 02:42 AM
New ZealandInterislander ferry sailings cancelled earlyAfternoon and evening services from Wellington and Picton are affected.12 Jul 01:31 AM
New ZealandInteractive documentary shows scale of Kaikoura rebuildInteractive documentary shows scale of Kaikoura rebuild09 Jul 10:18 PM
New ZealandElderly Picton man found after wrong turnAn afternoon walk went awry for an elderly man who just wanted to admire the scenery.19 Jun 11:39 PM
New ZealandHosking v Lush: Picton stoush ramps upNewstalk ZB radio personalities slug out the merits of Picton over the airwaves.31 May 05:53 PM
New ZealandLush on Picton: 'I just don't like it'Marcus Lush took a minute out of his radio show last week to pick on Picton.30 May 11:41 PM
New ZealandMan jailed for $1m Interislander drug runGang member tried to smuggle a vast amount of methamphetamine across Cook Strait.30 May 03:32 AM
New ZealandAdvertising Standards Authority complaint not upheldOne man's passionate complaint against Picton's tourist guide has not been upheld03 Apr 12:52 AM
New ZealandTruckies won't drive white-knuckle routeThe inland route between Christchurch and Picton a scary road to drive, say truckies.27 Mar 08:18 PM
New Zealand'West Coast rail link out for six weeks'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.07 Feb 03:56 AM
New ZealandSlips, trees close South Island roadsNZTA is prioritising clearing Lewis Pass, the main transport link between Picton and Christchurch since November's big earthquake.18 Jan 07:55 PM
New ZealandMissing US tourist found on yachtAn American tourist reported missing over the weekend has been found on board a charter yacht.15 Jan 11:17 PM
New ZealandSpeedboat fire with three on boardA Fire Service spokesman said they are heading to the boat near Mabel Island together with Coastguard.07 Jan 07:45 AM
New ZealandAn unexpected boon for a tiny townSprings 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 24/7.29 Dec 03:52 AM
New ZealandOnly peaks can dwarf massive cruise shipIt's the biggest cruise ship to visit and likely the most valuable machine to call at New Zealand.21 Dec 04:00 PM
