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
New ZealandWarm temperatures then wild weather to hit South IslandParts of the South Island will reach 25C.18 Sep 11:25 PM
TravelGreat Walk number 12: North Canterbury gets vote of confidenceA new Great Walk is one of the proposals from the campaign trail.11 Sep 02:51 AM
KahuNgāti Kurī pūrākau animated videos detail iwi’s migration southThe migration story is coming to life as digital pūrākau in Kaikōura.18 Aug 09:14 PM
New ZealandPetrol leak in boat air-pocket likely factor in five victims' deaths in Kaikōura tragedyThe Transport Accident Investigation Commission says Maritime NZ must address the issue.03 Aug 02:00 AM
New ZealandPāua play: Seafood picnic turns sour after mum nabbed by fisheries officerRules 'open to interpretation' says pinged pāua collector; officials says rules are clear.31 Jul 08:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow NZ's earthquake systems are now better equipped for The Big OneA sprawling $13m programme has helped deliver NZ a world-class earthquake response system.30 Jul 02:02 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionProject finds way to retrofit concrete floors to make buildings safer in quakesOPINION: The Recast Floors research project began after the 2016 Kaikōura quake.24 Jul 05:00 PM
TravelNow’s the time to enjoy a cosy winter break in KaikōuraPicture this. Fresh crayfish, cute cottage stays and secret ski fields.09 Jul 07:00 AM
Travel17 Spots for unbelievable stargazing in NZStar trek across Aotearoa at these stunning stargazing locations.07 Jul 09:00 PM
New ZealandKaikōura seabed shows ‘astonishing resilience’The 7.8 earthquake nearly 'completely wiped out' some of the ecosystems.19 Jun 08:58 PM
New ZealandHow Kaikōura’s world-famous deep sealife bounced back from earthquake wipe-outScientists amazed at sealife recovery after one of world's biggest canyon-flushing events.19 Jun 04:24 AM
OpinionCan we predict earthquake devastation before it happens?Flooding and earthquakes are some of the most frequent natural disasters globally.29 May 10:54 PM
New ZealandTenant evicted from farm shed shared with landlord gets $1300Dairy worker who denied owner access to farm shed turfed out; awarded compensation.16 May 07:00 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNZ’s famously shaky quake environment - now mapped in 3DScientists have assembled a 3D picture of our famously shaky earthquake environment.09 Apr 05:00 PM
New ZealandBar owner who groped, kissed employee to pay her more than $35,000Staff members and customers warned the woman not to be left alone with her boss.28 Mar 12:16 AM
