New ZealandHeavy rain, gales: Trees falling, roads disrupted in southA tree has crashed through a kitchen in the Christchurch suburb of Cashmere.02 Aug 11:27 PM
New ZealandSpeed limits on highway between Christchurch and Akaroa under reviewSeventy-five people were killed or seriously injured on the road between 2011 and 2020.22 Jun 10:45 PM
New Zealand'Stop dreaming and go': Today Show in NZ to promote country to AussiesTourism NZ has contributed nearly $200,000 to the project.21 Jun 08:03 PM
New ZealandCovid: Some DHBs to vaccinate whole communities in one goSome DHBs are sticking to the Government's schedule, others are going their own way.11 May 09:54 PM
New ZealandChristchurch homicide: A crime spree, a stabbing and an arrestMore details have emerged about the man accused of murder in Christchurch on Saturday.26 Apr 09:23 PM
New Zealand'Not acceptable': review reveals how dead animals ended up in water reservoirThree cases of water-borne diseases were reported by people who visited Akaroa.20 Apr 02:06 AM
New ZealandSpeed kills: Warnings after motorcyclist's fatal birthday rideThe Coroner also cites the danger of turning vehicles in his comments on the tragic crash.13 Apr 09:00 PM
TourismTourism NZ forecasts $1b boost if transtasman bubble opensAussies are already making plans to visit in the lead-up to Tuesday's travel announcement.03 Apr 08:02 PM
New ZealandAkaroa boil notice will lift by Easter holidays, say council officialsNew reservoirs could cost $2m-$3m.02 Mar 04:00 PM
TravelHow to enjoy a little slice of France in New ZealandSlow down and enjoy the ride in this unique slice of New Zealand.20 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandAkaroa bay closed after faecal bacteria foundThe bacteria was found in a recent sample taken from Glen Bay.25 Jan 11:08 PM
TravelHotel review: Comfort eating in a home full of historyAkaroa's French Bay House is a homely B&B ideal for romance and exploring the local area.20 Jan 10:38 PM
TravelIs this New Zealand's best-kept walking secret?Where you'll find the largest little penguin colony on mainland New Zealand.29 Dec 05:23 PM
New ZealandLyttelton's new berth could steal Akaroa's cruise customersThe new cruise ship berth was officially opened by Mayor Lianne Dalziel yesterday.25 Nov 10:27 PM
TravelMilestone: Elisabeth Easther on turning 50 on the West CoastWith exotic holiday plans on hold, a journey to the West Coast is full of highlights.17 Nov 03:36 AM
New ZealandTreated Akaroa wastewater will be used to irrigate native treesThe Akaroa Treated Wastewater Options Hearings Panel has concluded its deliberations.29 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandAkaroa set to become adventure playgroundAdventure tour operators are stepping up mountain and E-bike tours.18 Oct 10:00 PM
New ZealandCommunities split over free school lunchesFull list: Which schools will get free school lunches?11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFree school lunches: Wellington and South IslandFull list: Who gets free school lunches in Wellington and the South Island.11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFamilies awarded $700,000 after three men die in fishing boat sinkingThree fishermen died when the trawler sank off the Canterbury coast in 2015.16 Sep 03:25 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFV Jubilee sinking tragedy: New revelations as operator prosecutedAll three fishermen aboard perished in the 2015 sinking.24 Jul 03:58 AM
LifestyleBully Hayes backdown: Restaurant agrees to dump slave trader name'We've now had a chance to reflect and we think that the time is right for a change.'09 Jun 04:20 AM
New ZealandCalls for restaurant named after slave trader to change name'Now would be a good time for a rethink.'08 Jun 05:39 AM
New ZealandHunkering down in lockdown: Slips, flooding as wild storm hits NZWild weather across the country has downed power lines, caused slips and flooding.03 May 10:19 AM
New ZealandChristchurch mosque shootings anniversary: Muslims mark day quietly at home with family'We support their decision without any doubt,' survivor backs decision to halt memorial15 Mar 02:49 AM
New ZealandQueenstown coronavirus case: Danish tourist visited adventure attractionDanish tourist visiting Queenstown tests positive for coronavirus.15 Mar 02:20 AM
New ZealandSuspected coronavirus case on cruise ship off NZ coastThe ship arrived in Akaroa Harbour this morning.14 Mar 10:50 PM
New ZealandSearch for diver missing in Akaroa HarbourThe diver was reported missing about 1.45pm today.12 Feb 03:21 AM
New ZealandFisherman hooked over nets in dolphin zoneMPI says it has a zero tolerance policy to illegal fishing05 Aug 10:30 PM
New ZealandHot spa and alcohol risk highlighted in woman's death rulingCoroner says knowing risks could help prevent someone else dying.04 Jul 08:41 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Scary': Govt steps in to help 367 schools - the full listOfficials have stepped into a third of all low-decile schools since 2009.27 May 03:38 AM
New ZealandHuge endangered leatherback sea turtle washes up in Banks PeninsulaThe local primary school children had the chance to see the animal up close.20 Mar 01:55 AM
New ZealandSix fur seal pups found decapitatedDeath of six headless seals "cruel and senseless", DOC says18 Dec 11:40 PM
