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
TourismPicton ferry terminal may need a rebuildPort of Malborough expects to find out today whether the ferry terminal building at Picton is structurally sound.15 Nov 09:21 PM
New ZealandPicton storefront destroyed in quakePicton man Rob Burn captured a telling photo of a collapsed shop front in Picton. Twisted metal and bricks from the shop's façade 13 Nov 10:16 PM
New ZealandCook Strait ferries cancelledInterislander ferry sailings have been cancelled, along with all trains on the North Island Main Trunk Line south of Palmerston North.13 Nov 05:03 PM
New ZealandScott Watson supporters set up 0800 numberScott Watson has always claimed he is innocent of the murders of Ben Smart and Olivia Hope.02 Nov 04:18 AM
New ZealandFree Scott Watson protest march to PictonA group of Scott Watson supporters today began a series of marches to highlight their case that he is wrongly imprisoned for the Marlborough Sounds murders.27 Oct 09:53 PM
New ZealandMan rescued after float plane crash landsA man has been rescued by helicopter after his float plane crashed in the Marlborough Sounds this evening. The Nelson Marlborough 06 Oct 08:54 AM
New ZealandWhy is Picton not on the weather map?A Picton businessman is fighting to put the picturesque Marlborough township - quite literally - on the map.27 Sep 08:45 PM
New ZealandMessage in a bottle mystery solvedA message in a bottle found in the Chatham Islands has helped solve the mystery of another letter in a bottle found on Nelson's Boulder Bank more than a decade ago.06 Sep 12:51 AM
New ZealandMystery yacht wreck inspection continuesA wreck of a yacht found on the sea floor of Picton Harbour may be a 1970s commercial vessel, police say.06 Nov 01:00 AM
New ZealandYacht wreck remains a mysteryDivers inspect the wreck of a yacht found on the sea floor of Picton Harbour.05 Nov 04:51 AM
New ZealandMystery yacht discovered on sea floorA mystery yacht found on the sea floor of the Picton Harbour could be the Sioux - an uninsured $150,000 vessel which went missing five years ago.04 Nov 04:22 PM
New ZealandPenguin 'Shazbot' on her way to recoveryThe penguin, dubbed "Shazbot" by one of her rescuers, was found lying by the road near Port Underwood in Marlborough.16 Oct 07:16 AM
New ZealandSuspected gas leak at Picton ferry terminalThe fire service was called to the scene of a suspected gas leak at the Picton ferry terminal last night.21 May 07:05 PM
New ZealandNew Interislander ferry revealedThe Interislander Arahura ferry's replacement will go into service this spring, bearing the new name of Kaiarahi.11 May 09:07 PM
New Zealand25kg cannabis stash found on Marlborough Sounds yachtThree boats were seized and three men arrested after police found a 25kg cannabis stash on a yacht in Waikawa Bay in the Marlborough Sounds.28 Apr 04:28 AM
New ZealandVineyard benefits from ferry decisionA decision not to move the interisland ferry terminal from Picton to Clifford Bay has resulted in KiwiRail land being sold to a wine grower.28 Aug 02:38 AM
New ZealandParaglider's petrifying plungeSoaring to 1000m above sea level, out of control, vomiting, and heading for the Pacific Ocean, Howard Hudson thought he was going to die.21 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandFire nearly destroys power feedFirefighters have contained a large bush fire that came dangerously close to destroying the main power feed between the North and South Islands.21 Dec 09:09 PM
