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'Incredible opportunity': Community warming to new Picton ferry terminal plans

A public session to learn more about the Picton ferry terminal upgrade was held this week.

Vehicle sailing on Interislander, Bluebridge ferries full until May

People are advised to keep an eye out for cancellations.

Interislander ferry passenger services cancelled after Covid crew cases

Interislander ferries can still sail carrying freight, and Bluebridge services operating.

Ten months' home detention for man who bottled victim and two dogs

Home detention in quiet village complex might help offender improve his ways, says judge.

Live: 'No longer safe' - police concerned for children at Parliament protest

"The site is no longer a safe environment for families and children," police say.

Protests in Christchurch, Picton, Auckland: Destiny Church and tattoo fundraising as more than 1000 march

Pockets of protesters have arisen around the country.

Tent cities popping up in south in support of Wellington

There are protests in Dunedin, Christchurch and Picton.

Person dies after Picton crash

Inquiries into the crash are ongoing.

Serious crash closes road between Nelson and Picton

Police are advising motorists to avoid roads near a single-vehicle crash at Koromiko.

Rates jump by more than 10 per cent for some as land values soar

Land values rose by about 25 per cent in Marlborough between 2017 and 2020.

Picton aquarium closure plan prompts staff 'sit-in' protest

Plan to shut down Picton aquarium prompts staff 'to hold a sit-in' protest.

Shock aquarium closure claim: Fears for 117 native animals

The EcoWorld Aquarium and Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre must clear out in three months.

Watch: Cochlear implants help 50yo man hear again - 'All my emotion just poured out'

The Government has just revealed $28m of new funding towards adult cochlear implants.

Lost in mail: Ashes posted to Rotorua end up 900km away

The ashes have ended up at a non-existent Queenstown address.

Man arrested following Cook Strait ferries threat

Police are considering charges against the 33-year-old.

Key witness in Scott Watson murder trial dead in suspected suicide

Critical witness to the Sounds murder mystery dies in Greymouth.

Ferries resume timetable after 140km/h winds forced 8-hour delay

Interislander manager Walter Rushbrook said the afternoon had been a one-off event.

12-hours from Wellington to Picton: Gale-force winds trap ferry passengers

More than the equivalent time of a flight to Los Angeles when their vessel finally docked.