TravelBanks Peninsula: Akaroa's bountyA food festival deliciously packages the best the peninsula has all year.28 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Rare humpback whale spottedThe rare sighting in Akaroa was a treat for cruise passengers.15 May 09:19 PM
TourismTourists cruise into Akaroa in drovesCruise ships are mixed blessing for the once sleepy town of Akaroa.02 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandAsleep at the wheel: Rich-lister in crashChristchurch businessman is "sore and bruised" after falling asleep at wheel of his BMW.25 Apr 11:34 PM
New ZealandTeacher keeps registration despite false resultsA teacher who falsely claimed that NCEA results had been verified can keep teaching.06 Apr 12:19 AM
New ZealandPods of orca spotted around LytteltonTwo pods of the marine animals were spotted this morning including a mother and her calf24 Mar 02:16 AM
New ZealandKiwi tourism bucket list releasedSwimming with dolphins in Akaroa has topped Australia's list of the best bucket list experiences in New Zealand. Also in the top 28 Feb 05:30 AM
New ZealandAmerican cruise ship passengers injuredAmerican tourists are the most seriously injured in yesterday's horror bus smash.22 Feb 04:07 PM
New ZealandBus crash passengers were from Akaroa cruise shipWatch: The bus, carrying more than 30 people, collided with a car just after 5pm and crashed down a bank.22 Feb 04:25 AM
New ZealandMentors open up kitchens for weekUnsociable hours can make chefing an unpopular profession, but some of New Zealand's best chefs are determined to help youngsters 12 Feb 05:38 AM
New ZealandWatch: Orca delight cruise passengersThe playful and curious orca entertained those on the boat for about 20 minutes.10 Jan 08:27 PM
New ZealandFatal crash: Driver on wrong side of roadThe driver killed in a two car crash south of Christchurch yesterday was driving on the wrong side of the road, police say.05 Jan 12:05 AM
New ZealandOne dead in crash near ChristchurchA motorist is dead after a single car crash south of Christchurch this afternoon.04 Jan 02:16 AM
New ZealandSearch continues for missing diverThe search continues for a diver missing off Canterbury's Banks Peninsula.22 Oct 12:01 AM
CyclingKiwi pro cyclist faces tough recoveryKeagan Girdlestone came close to death after slamming into the back of a suddenly-braking race vehicle.21 Jun 02:14 AM
TravelNZ's top summer spots revealedThis summer's most-Googled beaches have been revealed.13 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand24/7 dedication saves ambo serviceThe possibility of the small harbour town of Akaroa losing its only ambulance service was not an option for Jan Bourke, who stepped in to take over the local St John.07 Sep 05:00 PM
TravelAkaroa: Bank on visual treatsThe road around Banks Peninsula is steeped in history, finds Wendy Dunlop.21 Jul 12:00 AM
TravelKia ora: AkaroaSerene and beautiful. You'll love this place, writes Elisabeth Easther.30 Jan 08:30 PM
New ZealandBakery manager mistakenly calls 911 about fireA bakery manager called 911 - because he mistakenly thought it was the right number - to alert emergency services to a fire which gutted part of his business in Akaroa yesterday.10 Jan 07:14 PM
TravelAkaroa: Southern Gallic charmA tiny colonial outpost today exerts a big pull on tourists, writes Don Donovan.18 Jul 12:00 AM
TravelCruising: The ship that rockedEdward Rooney charts a course to the bottom of South Island and across to Australia on one of the busiest cruise ships afloat.06 May 08:40 PM
TravelAkaroa: Escape into a foodie's fantasyA hands-on cooking school is a delight from paddock to plate, writes Alexia Santamaria.10 Mar 11:00 PM
