Latest from Chatham Islands
Inter-island ferry sailings cancelled; heavy snow looms for South Island ahead of cold snap
Both the Interislander and Bluebridge ferry services have cancelled Cook Strait sailings.
'Senseless vandalism': Group cause $75k damage after sneaking on to airport runway
The men damaged an Air Chathams plane and runway lights while driving on the runway.
Why 450-piece waka discovery on Chatham Island is a historic find
The limited excavation of a waka on Rēkohu has finished.
Father and son’s beach find may be NZ’s greatest archaeological discovery
Around 400 pieces, including unique carvings and braided rope, have been excavated.
‘Extremely important’: Emotional return of Moriori ancestors to NZ
Two Moriori karapuna were repatriated from Canberra to Te Papa.
Waka remains of historic waka discovered on Chatham Island
Waka remains found on Rēkohu, sparking collaborative conservation effort.
How a family found and protected a historic waka on Chatham Island
Family praised for safeguarding waka; collaboration with iwi and authorities under way.
'Apex predator': Shark expert's warning after diver killed at great white hot spot
Family members have described victim Jade Dixon as 'tough as old boots'.
'I’m not going to have my son': Grieving dad reeling after diver killed by great white shark
The victim has been described as 'an amazing boy' who loved fishing and diving.
Chatham Islands enters the jet age with landing of first Boeing 737
Development will open way for more tourism and trade.
Shipping companies asked to service the Chatham Islands
Current ship supplying the Chatham Islands, The Southern Tiare, is at the end of its life.
71 pilot whales die after stranding on Chatham Islands beach
All of them either died or were euthanised after it was clear refloating wasn't an option.
'Huge relief' for Chathams farmers as cargo ship arrives
'It’s been a long time and certainly, business has been severely stretched financially.'
Heavy rain watches, 10m waves as 'weather bomb' looms
High waves are also expected near the centre of the rapidly deepening low.
Extremely rare beaked whale washes ashore in Otago
'Since the 1800s, only six samples have ever been documented worldwide.'
'Desperate': Chatham Islands farmers wait to off-load stock
“Without being able to sell stock - farmers have had no cashflow for months."
No petrol on Chatham Islands, barge turned around due to bad weather
Islands also out of LPG cooking gas and its diesel supplies are running low.
Your portal back in time to a NZ way of life that's mostly vanished
Discover an unspoiled island just two hours from Auckland.
Crayfish flying business class: Air Chathams offers friendly but unusual air service
Expect to give up the business class seats to all manner of groceries on Air Chathams.
Ferry sailing cancelled with huge ocean swells expected overnight
Milder Monday weather is on the cards for much of the country, with one area to hit 20C.
Why the Chatham Islands' devastating history always leaves visitors in shock
“I’ve spent 40 years of my adult life trying to have the truth told.”
Chatham Islands' only petrol station runs out of fuel
The islands don't yet have a back-up plan as a ship bringing in supplies requires repairs.
'Catastrophic in terms of their reputation': Can the Greens bounce back from a string of controversies?
Julie Anne Genter is the fourth Green MP in under a year to spark controversy
Airlines v Auckland Airport: Why it's different this time. Is it mission accomplished for Foran?
Regulatory risk rises for airport, Foran's to do list, changes at Virgin Australia.
Regional links priced out of the sky by Auckland Airport fees, say carriers
Airlines at the runway’s regional hub say they have the rough end of the deal.
At the moment, the Moriori language is confined to old manuscripts
Ta rē Moriori is an indigenous language but has no native speakers
Revitalising Moriori culture: Meet those who are helping to do it
These people are bringing Moriori songs into the modern day.