TravelRegional links priced out of the sky by Auckland Airport fees, say carriersAirlines at the runway’s regional hub say they have the rough end of the deal.23 Feb 12:00 AM
KahuAt the moment, the Moriori language is confined to old manuscriptsTa rē Moriori is an indigenous language but has no native speakers19 Nov 07:49 PM
New ZealandRevitalising Moriori culture: Meet those who are helping to do itThese people are bringing Moriori songs into the modern day.09 Nov 06:25 AM
TravelKiwi island at ‘world's end’ invites international authors for retreat with a difference600 inhabitants. Limitless inspiration. 800km from the closest distraction.25 Jul 07:33 AM
TravelLook, no people! These secluded islands are just a two-hour flight awayWhen life gives you crowds, escape to the Chatham Islands.27 Apr 02:25 AM
PoliticsJacinda Ardern makes first Chatham Islands visitPM hears how cost of living is impacting island residents.25 Nov 04:59 AM
PoliticsDairy stabbing: PM will visit grieving Sandringham community, rejects Act’s criticismJacinda Ardern is heading to the Chatham Islands today.25 Nov 12:25 AM
New ZealandLong weekend weather: Fine conditions forecast for most of NZBut rain and frost warnings for some parts of the country.19 Oct 08:23 PM
New Zealand477 whales die in 'heartbreaking' Chatham Islands strandings in recent daysNone of the whales could be refloated and all either died naturally or were euthanised.12 Oct 05:37 AM
New Zealand215 whales dead in Chatham Islands stranding - why they couldn't be refloatedLocals and DoC were unable to save more than 215 whales after a mass standing.08 Oct 06:40 PM
New ZealandOne dead in house fire in Chatham IslandsCommunity shocked following the death of a person struck by a falling tree on Wednesday.16 Jun 06:51 PM
New ZealandEmergency services attend 'remote' Chatham Islands house fireThe remote location impacted police's ability to comment further.16 Jun 07:55 AM
Airlines'Emotional': One of NZ's oldest passenger planes completes final flightA Convair 580 owned by Air Chathams has been flown from Auckland to Wānaka for retirement.21 May 09:11 PM
New ZealandCovid affecting 84 per cent of schools in Canterbury and Chatham IslandsCovid has impacted 84 per cent of schools in Canterbury and on the Chatham Islands.04 Apr 06:56 AM
New ZealandLive: As deaths rise, one million eligible Kiwis yet to be boostedThere were 12,882 community cases of Covid-19 reported yesterday.28 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandCovid rates in South Island schools increase as peak passes AucklandDaily case numbers reported by schools in Wellington are also up.28 Mar 03:00 AM
New Zealand'Given everybody a fright': Chatham Islanders eager to get tested after Covid casesThe Chatham Islands have recorded their first cases of Covid-19.06 Mar 09:50 PM
TravelChatham Islands booked out as tourist numbers surgePlanning a visit to Chathams Island? Get in line.17 Jan 08:20 PM
New Zealand'No warning': Eruption surges sink 12 boats, smash marinaNorthland - just recovering from lockdown - takes another hit.16 Jan 03:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRevival for a native New Zealand group pushed close to cultural deathNew York Times: Moriori fighting to establish themselves as a thriving native people.10 Jan 08:56 PM
New ZealandMoriori praised as $18m Crown settlement becomes lawRedress is the culmination of a 159-year struggle by Rēkohu for truth and justice.23 Nov 06:01 PM
TravelEvery reason why the Chathams should be on your 2022 hit listRemote, wild and utterly fascinating, it pays to make the most of the Chatham Islands.23 Nov 01:30 AM
TravelChathams in 24hrs: New Zealand's most ambitious day trip?Pack your bags for 1600km return and New Zealand's most bracing day trip.12 Jul 10:08 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesChatham Islands set for the jet age as runway project gets green lightLonger landing strip key to opening up island to more tourists, seafood exports.07 Jul 05:30 AM
New ZealandCovid-19: Chatham Islands population to be vaccinated in one goGiven the logistics, Chatham Islands residents to get their Covid-19 vaccines in one hit.08 May 09:16 PM
New ZealandŌpōtiki residents refuse to evacuate'That was their own choice,' councillor says of few residents who opted to stay put.04 Mar 10:42 PM
New ZealandMajor 8.1 quake a rare and 'very notable event' - scientistScientist says 8.1 'thrust' event can spark tsunami due to rare size and shallow depth.04 Mar 07:55 PM
New ZealandEarthquake advice: Evacuated residents told they can go homeWarning now lifted following a magnitude 7.1 quake off East Cape.04 Mar 05:35 PM
New Zealand'I'm still shaking': 7.1 quake rattles houses and nervesThe early morning quake left many shaken - and some fleeing to higher ground.04 Mar 05:26 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAir care: Taking to the skies with the Flying DoctorsThe service is getting busier - and more expensive to run.06 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandThunderbolts and lightning? A mixed bag for Aotearoa weather as 2021 sets inHow is the first weekend of the new year looking in your area?31 Dec 06:30 PM
New Zealand250 in the world: Rare chicks hatch in ChristchurchTwenty-one eggs were collected by DoC and the Isaac Conservation and Wildlife Trust .09 Dec 07:17 PM
New ZealandOver 100 whales and dolphins stranded in 'horrific' scenesPilot whales and bottlenose dolphins were stranded on the Chatham Islands.24 Nov 07:06 PM
TravelNew Zealand islands complain of overtourism mid pandemicThis New Zealand backwater is complaining of a unique set of circumstances.18 Nov 01:56 AM
