New ZealandTrio rescued after dinghy swept nearly a kilometre off Kaikoura CoastThe trio were spotted waving from the water at about 5.40pm today.25 Dec 07:05 AM
New ZealandChristmas behind bars: Cafe owner 'in shock' over prison sentence“It’s unbelievable - she’s done no harm to anyone." Family of jailed Kaikōura cafe owner.05 Dec 09:56 PM
New ZealandCafe owner, who refused Covid scan codes, jailed for selling food without proper registrationSharon Rayner, owner-operator of the Bean Me Up Cafe in Kaikōura, was sentenced on Friday.04 Dec 03:40 AM
New ZealandHeavy rain watch, possible thunderstorms for Canterbury, SouthlandParticular rain watches are for Timaru, Kaikoura Coast and Dunedin.17 Nov 10:39 PM
New ZealandKaikōura fights for new post-quake identityThe town was rocked by the 2016 quakes, but two projects aim to start a new chapter.16 Nov 10:29 PM
New Zealand‘It’s good to see you with your pants on’, harness racing boss tells female driverThe comment was made during the Kaikōura Cup carnival.13 Nov 09:48 PM
New ZealandEmergency services on the scene after truck crashes off road in KaikōuraPolice were called to the event on Inland Kaikoura Rd just before 4.30 pm13 Oct 03:50 AM
New Zealand'Unsanitary, unlivable': Rented shipping container not fit as a homeA container with garden hose water and extension cord power shouldn't have been rented.28 Sep 09:33 PM
New ZealandThree seriously injured, one critical after car crash near KaikōuraEmergency services freed two people from separate vehicles after the early morning crash.22 Sep 10:57 PM
New ZealandMayday: Inside the Kaikōura charter boat tragedyHow a perfect day at sea turned to tragedy and the loss of five lives in Kaikoura16 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandKaikōura boating tragedy: Police release names of five victimsPolice have released more information on those who died in the incident.15 Sep 03:15 AM
New ZealandKaikōura tragedy: Fifth victim identified as teacher and photographerShe was an avid photographer, adventurer and teacher in Christchurch.14 Sep 05:44 AM
New ZealandKaikōura tragedy: Fourth victim identified in charter boat incidentFive people died after a boat with 11 on board capsized.12 Sep 07:39 AM
New ZealandKaikōura tragedy: Rāhui announced from Paia Point to Omihi campground'The Rahui is effective immediately for two weeks.'12 Sep 04:42 AM
New ZealandKaikōura boat tragedy: Investigators seek witnessesFive photographers died when a boat capsized south of Kaikoura on Saturday morning.12 Sep 02:12 AM
New ZealandKaikōura tragedy: Wellington woman among victims identifiedLower Hutt woman remembered for her love of dance, photography and kayaking.11 Sep 10:04 PM
New Zealand'Like I've been run over by a truck': Husband's grief for Kaikōura boat victimThe Coastguard's flag is at half mast and people feel "numb".11 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandHusband's grief: Govt department worker named among five killed in boat capsize; witness tells of seeing whaleWhale spotted near vessel soon after it capsized, killing five people.11 Sep 06:58 AM
New Zealand'This will be a horrific time': Kaikōura local says victim of boat tragedy connected to son's schoolJennifer Andrews went down to the coast to add another set of eyes to the search.10 Sep 06:00 AM
New Zealand'It's a terrible thing': First helicopter pilot on the scene of Kaikōura boat tragedy speaks'We arrived and there was a boat upturned and there was a man sitting on the boat.'10 Sep 04:59 AM
New Zealand'Heartbreaking' - Five dead in boat capsize were bird enthusiastsPolice said it was an "unprecedented event" and a tragedy.10 Sep 04:54 AM
New Zealand'Adventurous' woman likely drowned while high on hallucinogenic drugs - coronerCoroner hopes findings can give family some answers in case where body was never found.10 Aug 10:00 PM
New ZealandKaikoura grounding: Recovery mission under way for stricken diesel-laden boatCrew safe but weather hampers efforts to salvage vessel.31 Jul 12:59 AM
New ZealandBlack mould plagues Tasman Police HQ - prisoners driven to other centresRoad trips for prisoners to other centres after mould closes cells at Tasman Police HQ.28 May 11:00 PM
New ZealandWheelie bad: Man wins claim after wheel breaks free on driveThe dealer initially refused to help the man who bought the car one month earlier.24 May 11:02 PM
New Zealand'Permit to hang a Crusaders flag up?': Complex signs bylaw set for reviewIt is one of multiple Kaikōura District Council bylaws due for review.07 Apr 10:24 PM
New ZealandHeartbreak in search for missing man: Police find body at bottom of cliffWayne Taylor, 54, was reported missing on February 22.19 Mar 10:10 PM
New ZealandState Highway 1 closed after truck and trailer rollsMinor injuries reported after 4am crash.23 Feb 06:24 PM
New ZealandCanterbury's tourism operators say stop-start pandemic measures causing uncertaintyNo tourism gains until self-isolation scrapped, operators say09 Feb 06:23 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Old school villain' a suspect in six unsolved murdersPolice files shed new light on "absolute psychopath" known as Old Man of crime.07 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandThe 'Old Man' of NZ crime who got away with murderThe incredible story of Magnum-wielding most wanted career criminal, Leslie Maurice Green.07 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGet out of town: Where to escape Auckland's sky-high house pricesHow to achieve work-life balance and pay less for your home.04 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPāua poachers target Kaikōura marine reserveDozens of people have been spotted at Hikurangi Marine Reserve.03 Jan 08:57 PM
TravelNZ summer travel: Five new things to do in KaikōuraThere's lots to do in Kaikoura this summer, like diving and drinking gin (not together).17 Dec 02:01 AM