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
New ZealandNZTA ramps up work on Lewis Pass routeAn 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.13 Dec 05:31 AM
New ZealandLane blocked after truck rolls on SH7A truck has rolled, blocking one lane of State Highway 7 - the temporary main road between Picton and Christchurch.12 Dec 06:52 PM
New ZealandDrivers asked to be patient on alternate highwayCanterbury's Highway Patrol is reminding motorists to drive with caution while the Lewis Pass alternate highway (State Highway 7) 06 Dec 02:50 AM
New ZealandPressure mounts on post-quake alternative routeMotorists 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.04 Dec 02:41 AM
New ZealandCook Strait ferries operating after quakeCook Strait ferries are up and running after Monday's earthquake.18 Nov 11:48 PM
New ZealandFerry traffic pours through MurchisonAn alternative inland route for ferry traffic has been established running from Picton to Christchurch, via Murchison and the Lewis Pass.17 Nov 02:14 AM
CompaniesSupport package for Kaikoura announcedBusinesses in quake-hit areas will be paid to keep on staff for at least eight weeks, the Govt says.17 Nov 12:08 AM
EmploymentGovt to announce relief for KaikouraAs Govt announces its relief package, Kaikoura businesses spell out what they need to survive.16 Nov 05:23 PM
