New ZealandSnorkeller reported missing off Kaikōura coastPolice were first notified around 4:50pm.28 Sep 07:53 AM
PoliticsTransport giant wants rail on new ferriesMainfreight's managing director said the rail connection was vital for the network.25 Sep 06:32 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeSupreme Court rejects Beca appeal over demolished Wellington BNZBeca failed in the High Court and the Court of Appeal so took matters to Supreme Court.18 Sep 01:31 AM
New Zealand83yo left behind after suffering fall on bus trip 'pretty upset' with InterCityBarry Gardiner said he still hasn't received a formal apology from the company.20 Aug 03:39 AM
New Zealand‘Pristine night skies’: Kaikōura plans to dim the lightsLights should be turned downwards and off when not needed to reduce light pollution.19 Aug 11:38 PM
New Zealand'Liability': 83yo left behind after suffering fall on bus tripBus company apologises after driver left food stop without elderly passenger.18 Aug 10:10 PM
New Zealand'Batten down the hatches': Red severe thunderstorm watch issued for lower North IslandSevere weather alerts have been issued along the East Coast.12 Aug 04:19 AM
New ZealandSeeing out another summer - Peketa Campground to stay open under iwi managementCampers and long-term residents had been on edge, with concerns a closure was imminent.03 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Not just chip stealers’: New Zealand seagulls in dramatic declineScientists and biodiversity experts say Kiwis should care about falling seagull numbers.15 Jun 05:00 PM
BusinessHow much your local council gets paidPay boss says high performers shouldn't be penalised when others are dragging the chain.12 Jun 10:29 PM
New ZealandPopular camping ground facing closure gets possible lifelineThe beachside spot was given notice it would be closing down by July.14 May 07:59 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentHow best-selling author Sarah-Kate Lynch decided on the setting for Friends Like HerThe small Kiwi town punches well above its weight. Now, it's showcased in a new TV drama.15 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandKaikōura man part of criminal network 'responsible for most SMS scams' in 2023 chargedA 28-year-old Kaikōura man has been charged for alleged large-scale text scamming.04 Apr 01:46 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionHoliday turnaround: Australian chain gets holiday park leaseLease is for 48 years, land is classified as sensitive, across the road from beach.27 Mar 07:40 PM
TravelThe hottest travel deals this week: Kaikōura, Budapest and beyondPlanning a holiday?18 Mar 09:59 PM
New ZealandExplained: The bigger picture behind the Port Hills fireWith most of summer over, NZ is only beginning to get its most dangerous fire conditions.14 Feb 11:44 PM
New ZealandTragic family outing: Rafting victim was celebrating 10th wedding anniversaryMark Dillon died while trying to help free a raft that was stuck on the river.13 Feb 10:02 PM
New ZealandInvestigations underway following Clarence River rafting death, police confirm commercial company involvedThe river runs through the Kaikōura Ranges in the South Island.12 Feb 07:39 PM
New ZealandFuture of popular holiday park 'in limbo', residents want answers from iwi ownersNgāi Tahu, owner of the land, hasn't revealed its plan for the future of the site.11 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPerson dies in rafting incident near KaikōuraThe incident occurred on the Clarence River on Saturday afternoon.10 Feb 09:18 PM
New ZealandInflux of international visitors boosts New Zealand tourism industrySummer is off to a cracking start, with sunny days forecast and plenty of customers ready.14 Jan 05:27 AM
New ZealandSH1 north of Kaikōura reopens after truck fire stops trafficFire and Emergency are still looking into the cause of the blaze.12 Jan 07:30 AM
New ZealandKaikōura the busiest it's been in yearsKaikōura is enjoying one of its busiest summers in recent years.09 Jan 08:23 PM
New ZealandMore 30C-plus scorchers expected across country this weekKaikōura Airport reached 32C yesterday as sun blistered eastern New Zealand.17 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandKaikōura soars to 32C, 30-plus temps tipped this week, severe thunderstorm warning liftedTemperatures in eastern New Zealand have soared, reaching over 30C.17 Dec 06:47 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionEditorial: United Airlines' flights into Christchurch a shot in the arm for NZ tourismOPINION: New direct flights from San Francisco will bring much-welcomed big-spenders.13 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandOne dead, six injured after horror South Island crashTwo people were airlifted to hospital and one died at the scene.08 Dec 06:45 PM
New ZealandFaults near Wellington open up new insightsScientists mapping the region's faults make fascinating new discovery.22 Oct 09:15 PM
TravelBe the first to zipline across Kaikōura this DecemberMake like an albatross and soar across Kaikōura with EcoZip Adventures.22 Oct 04:00 AM
PoliticsThe faces of the South Island's new leaders following blue election tidal waveA new party returns to the South Island and several red seats flip.16 Oct 12:48 AM
New ZealandPlans under way for villages to house rebuild workers in Hawke’s BayFinding homes for the thousands of extra workers who will be brought in to fix roads.12 Oct 11:03 PM
New Zealand'Safe and well': Boy, 11, found after going missing while fishingThe youngster was last seen around 1.30pm yesterday.08 Oct 07:50 PM
New ZealandRoads around Parliament to close, police warn of protestsGroundswell NZ travelling to Auckland, separate march on Parliament grounds planned.22 Sep 05:07 AM
New ZealandCash and release: Live crayfish bought from fish'n' chip shop returned to the seaNow, woman is fundraising to save more crays from the pot.20 Sep 08:30 PM
