Heavy rain, gales: Trees falling, roads disrupted in south
A tree has crashed through a kitchen in the Christchurch suburb of Cashmere.
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Speed limits on highway between Christchurch and Akaroa under review
Seventy-five people were killed or seriously injured on the road between 2011 and 2020.
'Stop dreaming and go': Today Show in NZ to promote country to Aussies
Tourism NZ has contributed nearly $200,000 to the project.
Covid: Some DHBs to vaccinate whole communities in one go
Some DHBs are sticking to the Government's schedule, others are going their own way.
Christchurch homicide: A crime spree, a stabbing and an arrest
More details have emerged about the man accused of murder in Christchurch on Saturday.
'Not acceptable': review reveals how dead animals ended up in water reservoir
Three cases of water-borne diseases were reported by people who visited Akaroa.
Speed kills: Warnings after motorcyclist's fatal birthday ride
The Coroner also cites the danger of turning vehicles in his comments on the tragic crash.
Tourism NZ forecasts $1b boost if transtasman bubble opens
Aussies are already making plans to visit in the lead-up to Tuesday's travel announcement.
Akaroa boil notice will lift by Easter holidays, say council officials
New reservoirs could cost $2m-$3m.
How to enjoy a little slice of France in New Zealand
Slow down and enjoy the ride in this unique slice of New Zealand.
Akaroa bay closed after faecal bacteria found
The bacteria was found in a recent sample taken from Glen Bay.
Hotel review: Comfort eating in a home full of history
Akaroa's French Bay House is a homely B&B ideal for romance and exploring the local area.
Is this New Zealand's best-kept walking secret?
Where you'll find the largest little penguin colony on mainland New Zealand.
Lyttelton's new berth could steal Akaroa's cruise customers
The new cruise ship berth was officially opened by Mayor Lianne Dalziel yesterday.
Milestone: Elisabeth Easther on turning 50 on the West Coast
With exotic holiday plans on hold, a journey to the West Coast is full of highlights.
Treated Akaroa wastewater will be used to irrigate native trees
The Akaroa Treated Wastewater Options Hearings Panel has concluded its deliberations.
Akaroa set to become adventure playground
Adventure tour operators are stepping up mountain and E-bike tours.
Communities split over free school lunches
Full list: Which schools will get free school lunches?
Free school lunches: Wellington and South Island
Full list: Who gets free school lunches in Wellington and the South Island.
Families awarded $700,000 after three men die in fishing boat sinking
Three fishermen died when the trawler sank off the Canterbury coast in 2015.
FV Jubilee sinking tragedy: New revelations as operator prosecuted
All three fishermen aboard perished in the 2015 sinking.
Bully Hayes backdown: Restaurant agrees to dump slave trader name
'We've now had a chance to reflect and we think that the time is right for a change.'
Calls for restaurant named after slave trader to change name
'Now would be a good time for a rethink.'
Hunkering down in lockdown: Slips, flooding as wild storm hits NZ
Wild weather across the country has downed power lines, caused slips and flooding.
Christchurch mosque shootings anniversary: Muslims mark day quietly at home with family
'We support their decision without any doubt,' survivor backs decision to halt memorial
Queenstown coronavirus case: Danish tourist visited adventure attraction
Danish tourist visiting Queenstown tests positive for coronavirus.
Suspected coronavirus case on cruise ship off NZ coast
The ship arrived in Akaroa Harbour this morning.
Search for diver missing in Akaroa Harbour
The diver was reported missing about 1.45pm today.
Fisherman hooked over nets in dolphin zone
MPI says it has a zero tolerance policy to illegal fishing
Hot spa and alcohol risk highlighted in woman's death ruling
Coroner says knowing risks could help prevent someone else dying.
'Scary': Govt steps in to help 367 schools - the full list
Officials have stepped into a third of all low-decile schools since 2009.
Huge endangered leatherback sea turtle washes up in Banks Peninsula
The local primary school children had the chance to see the animal up close.
Six fur seal pups found decapitated
Death of six headless seals "cruel and senseless", DOC says