New ZealandBodies recovered from chopper crash siteThe bodies of an instructor and a trainee pilot were this afternoon removed from the wreckage of the helicopter which crashed into Bluff Harbour yesterday.15 Oct 03:53 AM
New ZealandCrashed helicopter found, two deadThe helicopter missing since yesterday has been found submerged in Bluff Harbour along with the bodies of the chopper's two crew.15 Oct 12:42 AM
New ZealandHelicopter, two crew missing in SouthlandA major search underway in Southland for a missing helicopter with a pilot and instructor on board will continue into the night.14 Oct 06:40 AM
TelecommunicationsEye on the sky: Awarua StationWho knew New Zealand had a space programme? In truth, with the exception of Auckland company Rocket Lab's launch of a rocket 100km into the sky last November, we can't claim to have tried visiting the inky void.12 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandOysters popular among supermarket thievesCheapskate backpackers have forced a Queenstown supermarket to introduce a ticketing system for buying Bluff oysters.29 Mar 06:49 PM
New ZealandBad weather thins early oyster harvestBad weather has put a damper on the start of the Bluff oyster season but it has not stopped Auckland's restaurants and retailers getting them on to plates in the thousands.09 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandOyster season beginsThe Bluff oyster season opened yesterday with a healthy catch, though supply to northern regions this week may be restricted because of bad weather. 01 Mar 03:30 PM
New ZealandTsunami fears over as alert downgradedThe official warning over a tsunami that threatened the entire east coast of New Zealand today has been downgraded to an advisory, but there is still a threat from ocean surges.28 Feb 06:38 AM
New ZealandTsunami warning downgraded, but surges may still hitCivil Defence authorities have downgraded the tsunami warning for New Zealand. However, New Zealand authorities are warning that there could be surges for up to 24 hours.28 Feb 01:27 AM
New ZealandTsunami threat: Warning stays in place for entire east coastNew Zealand east coastal areas aren't out of the woods yet, with Civil Defence authorities and scientists electing keep the tsunami warning in place.27 Feb 11:20 PM
New ZealandEvacuation warnings as tsunami wave hits Chatham IslandsThe first wave has reached the Chatham Islands, after a massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake hit Chile overnight. An official tsunami alert remains in place for New Zealand's entire east coast.27 Feb 08:12 PM
LifestyleA hand-picked delicacyMany chefs are turning to diver-caught scallops as a sustainable alternative to dredging.18 Sep 04:00 PM
New ZealandMax unbroken after 90m cliff fallWhen 5-year-old Max Christie slipped out of sight 90 metres down a rocky Whakapapa cliff his parents feared they wouldn't find him alive.08 Sep 04:00 PM
