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![New lower speed limits between Christchurch and Akaroa](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
New lower speed limits between Christchurch and Akaroa
The changes will come into force in late July/early August.
!['Great surprise': Rare glimpse of humpback whale near Akaroa Harbour](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
'Great surprise': Rare glimpse of humpback whale near Akaroa Harbour
Humpback whales are not often seen near the harbour.
![Beat the Heat: NZ's best local swimming spots](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Beat the Heat: NZ's best local swimming spots
Cool off this summer at one of New Zealand's best swimming holes.
![Big clean-up for Le Bons Bay residents after flooding](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Big clean-up for Le Bons Bay residents after flooding
Up to six people from three households were evacuated during the flooding.
![Charges laid after crash that killed popular boat skipper](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Charges laid after crash that killed popular boat skipper
Allegations trailer came off work vehicle and hit another vehicle, killing driver.
![Cancer survivor counts her blessings](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Cancer survivor counts her blessings
Staying alive is worth risky operations and their complications, Val Goulding says
![Make southbound travel plans: Top-rated things to do in Canterbury](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Make southbound travel plans: Top-rated things to do in Canterbury
Plan now for a top-notch trip to Christchurch and Canterbury in the near future.
![Searching for Michael: Brother of alleged murder victim still looking for his body](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Searching for Michael: Brother of alleged murder victim still looking for his body
As Michael McGrath's family awaits murder trial, his disappearance haunts them.
!['Stop dreaming and go': Today Show in NZ to promote country to Aussies](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
'Stop dreaming and go': Today Show in NZ to promote country to Aussies
Tourism NZ has contributed nearly $200,000 to the project.
![Covid: Some DHBs to vaccinate whole communities in one go](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Covid: Some DHBs to vaccinate whole communities in one go
Some DHBs are sticking to the Government's schedule, others are going their own way.
![Christchurch homicide: A crime spree, a stabbing and an arrest](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Christchurch homicide: A crime spree, a stabbing and an arrest
More details have emerged about the man accused of murder in Christchurch on Saturday.
!['Not acceptable': review reveals how dead animals ended up in water reservoir](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
'Not acceptable': review reveals how dead animals ended up in water reservoir
Three cases of water-borne diseases were reported by people who visited Akaroa.
![Speed kills: Warnings after motorcyclist's fatal birthday ride](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Speed kills: Warnings after motorcyclist's fatal birthday ride
The Coroner also cites the danger of turning vehicles in his comments on the tragic crash.
![Tourism NZ forecasts $1b boost if transtasman bubble opens](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Tourism NZ forecasts $1b boost if transtasman bubble opens
Aussies are already making plans to visit in the lead-up to Tuesday's travel announcement.
![Akaroa boil notice will lift by Easter holidays, say council officials](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Akaroa boil notice will lift by Easter holidays, say council officials
New reservoirs could cost $2m-$3m.
![How to enjoy a little slice of France in New Zealand](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
How to enjoy a little slice of France in New Zealand
Slow down and enjoy the ride in this unique slice of New Zealand.
![Akaroa bay closed after faecal bacteria found](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Akaroa bay closed after faecal bacteria found
The bacteria was found in a recent sample taken from Glen Bay.
![Hotel review: Comfort eating in a home full of history](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Hotel review: Comfort eating in a home full of history
Akaroa's French Bay House is a homely B&B ideal for romance and exploring the local area.
![Is this New Zealand's best-kept walking secret?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Is this New Zealand's best-kept walking secret?
Where you'll find the largest little penguin colony on mainland New Zealand.
![Lyttelton's new berth could steal Akaroa's cruise customers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Lyttelton's new berth could steal Akaroa's cruise customers
The new cruise ship berth was officially opened by Mayor Lianne Dalziel yesterday.