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  •   Home > News > National >  Subscribe to NZCity's Upper South Island articles  Upper South Island
    Three people have been injured - one critically - in a three-vehicle crash about 3pm on State Highway 1, south of Picton, closing the road near Ward in both directions
     14 October 2025
    Three people have been injured - one critically - in a three-vehicle crash about 3pm on State Highway 1, south of Picton, closing the road near Ward in both directions
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    Mixed emotions for Kiwi Nelson Asofa-Solomona as he parts ways with the Storm in league's NRL
    13 Oct: Mixed emotions for Kiwi Nelson Asofa-Solomona as he parts ways with the Storm in league's NRL... more
    The Grey Emergency Operation Centre has been activated as floodwaters rapidly rise on the West Coast
    10 Oct: The Grey Emergency Operation Centre has been activated as floodwaters rapidly rise on the West Coast... more
    Two people have been arrested in Marlborough today, as Police crackdown on meth in the region
    9 Oct: Two people have been arrested in Marlborough today, as Police crackdown on meth in the region... more
    Fisheries New Zealand is stepping in with new bylaws to protect nine West Coast areas, exclusive to local Maori
    5 Oct: Fisheries New Zealand is stepping in with new bylaws to protect nine West Coast areas, exclusive to local Maori... more
    Two people have been arrested at the Picton ferry terminal after one was found in possession of methamphetamine
    2 Oct: Two people have been arrested at the Picton ferry terminal after one was found in possession of methamphetamine... more
    The Police watchdog's found a Motueka officer was justified to drive his patrol car into an armed man
    25 Sep: The Police watchdog's found a Motueka officer was justified to drive his patrol car into an armed man... more
    The Department of Conservation is trialing paid car parking at three high-use sites - the West Coast's Punakaiki Pancake Rocks, Franz Josef Glacier and White Horse Hill in Aoraki Mount Cook
    24 Sep: The Department of Conservation is trialing paid car parking at three high-use sites - the West Coast's Punakaiki Pancake Rocks, Franz Josef Glacier and White Horse Hill in Aoraki Mount Cook... more
    It could be months before the full impacts of Nelson business closures start to show
    22 Sep: It could be months before the full impacts of Nelson business closures start to show... more
    Another jolt to the Nelson community, reeling already from blows to their regional economy
    19 Sep: Another jolt to the Nelson community, reeling already from blows to their regional economy... more

     Most Popular Recent Upper South Island News
     10 Nov: A measles case has popped up in Nelson, with currently no known links to previous cases ++++++++++++
     09 Nov: Rain has denied the Black Caps their first opportunity to wrap up their T20 international cricket series against the West Indies +++++++++++
     09 Nov: New Zealand lead the five-match T20 cricket series against the West Indies 2-1 after a nine-run victory in Nelson ++++++++++
     27 Nov: State Highway 1 between Kaikoura and Blenheim is likely to be closed for several hours after a fatal motorcycle crash ++++++++++
     08 Nov: Severe thunderstorm watches are in place for the west coast of Northland and Auckland from 1pm today +++++++++
     10 Nov: A brief moment to reflect for Black Caps leg spinner Ish Sodhi in between games three and four of their T20 series against the West Indies in Nelson +++++++++
     11 Nov: A very large Sauvignon Blanc harvest is hurting Marlborough wine makers' pockets +++++++

     Upper South Island NewsLinks
      30 Sep: Fast-moving front set to bring cold snap to south island and lower north (Stuff.co.nz)
      29 Aug: Weekend weather: winter to end with thunderstorms, 'significant' wind gusts (RadioNZ)
      29 Aug: Weather: a windy, cold start to the weekend (RadioNZ)
      28 Aug: Metservice warns of wet, windy weather for new zealand (NewstalkZB)
      28 Jul: Atmospheric river to bring more heavy rain, strong winds to northland, auckland, upper south island (NZ Herald)
      16 Jul: ‘we haven’t come to terms with it yet’: manager of country’s largest farm quits suddenly (Stuff.co.nz)
      20 Jun: Forecast suggests best chance of seeing matariki stars on east coast (RadioNZ)
      31 May: North and south korea are in an underground war - kim jong un might now be winning (BBCWorld)
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     Today's News

    Rugby:
    The inaugural Rugby's Greatest Rivalry series next year is set to feature a double-header 15:37

    Cricket:
    Four West Indian wickets have fallen so far in the second session, on day four of the opening cricket test against New Zealand in Christchurch 15:07

    Soccer:
    Contrasting results last time out have Wellington Phoenix fans hoping for a breakthrough Kiwi A-League derby result, while their hosts will want to resume normal service 14:57

    International:
    Israel-aligned anti-Hamas Gaza militia leader Yasser Abu Shabab killed 14:17

    Law and Order:
    NZ’s rejection of emission targets fuels risk of international law breach 14:07

    Law and Order:
    Menzies Aviation has been slapped with a 150-thousand-dollar fine, for biosecurity breaches 13:47

    Accident and Emergency:
    One person's died and another's seriously injured after a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 2 north of Dannevirke - at Matamau 13:27

    International:
    Pentagon watchdog releases report on Pete Hegseth's use of Signal app 13:07

    Law and Order:
    Police have found a suitcase with a revolver and high-powered BB guns - after searching a vehicle spiked after it fled across Auckland last night 13:07

    Rugby League:
    Boxing promoter George Rose believes Nelson Asofa-Solomona can be his true aggressive self now he's ditched rugby league for prizefighting 12:27

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