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
New ZealandMan killed in ride-on mower accident: Second tragedy for family69-year-old David Viles of Christchurch died at a rural property near Christchurch.27 Sep 02:32 AM
New ZealandMan killed by ride-on lawnmowerMan in his sixties died after his ride-on lawnmower rolled on top of him.24 Sep 04:34 AM
New ZealandChild and phone-free dining at Akaroa restaurant set to stayMajority of responses the bistro received about the restriction had been very positive.07 May 04:02 AM
New ZealandThree people hospitalised following crash near AkaroaThree people taken to hospital after being trapped in a vehicle which crashed into water.16 Apr 01:24 AM
New ZealandPolice name motorcyclist killed near AkaroaThe killed motorcyclist was a 24-year-old Christchurch man.07 Jan 11:55 PM
New ZealandOne dead following motorcycle crash in ChristchurchThe road will be closed for at least four hours.06 Jan 09:30 PM
New ZealandWatch: Incredible Orca surprise on dolphin tourGuests at a backpacker's hostel in Akaroa got a killer surprise today.17 Dec 08:30 AM
New ZealandOne dead after car down bank in AkaroaThe person was found dead inside the vehicle by emergency services14 Dec 12:46 AM
New ZealandMan who died near Akaroa namedWorkSafe is making initial inquiries into the death of Alan John Scott yesterday.07 Nov 05:25 AM
New ZealandMan dies in suspected workplace accident in AkaroaPolice say man may have been operating machinery.06 Nov 02:55 AM
New ZealandCrowning of New Zealand's tastiest snarler"Black pudding or in this case, Boudin Noir, is a polarising sausage": contest judge19 Oct 06:38 PM
New ZealandAkaroa crash: Two flown to hospitalTwo people have been flown to Christchurch Hospital after a car smash near Akaroa28 Sep 02:22 AM
TravelHeritage Collection Akaroa CottagesShandelle Battersby checks into a one-bedroom Seaview Cottage, overlooking the harbour.15 Sep 02:00 AM
TravelAkaroa: Harbouring lifeShandelle Battersby gets up close to some of our rarer creatures on Banks Peninsula.23 Aug 10:00 PM
New ZealandSecret wartime Auckland plane crashes everyone knew aboutJapanese internees were being taken from Auckland to Australia for a prisoner exchange.01 Aug 04:38 AM
New ZealandPregnant sheep killed in weekend attackMan woke up find three of his sheep slaughtered for meat and lambs inside them discarded.28 Jun 01:48 AM
TravelBanks Peninsula: Akaroa's bountyA food festival deliciously packages the best the peninsula has all year.28 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Rare humpback whale spottedThe rare sighting in Akaroa was a treat for cruise passengers.15 May 09:19 PM
TourismTourists cruise into Akaroa in drovesCruise ships are mixed blessing for the once sleepy town of Akaroa.02 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandAsleep at the wheel: Rich-lister in crashChristchurch businessman is "sore and bruised" after falling asleep at wheel of his BMW.25 Apr 11:34 PM
New ZealandTeacher keeps registration despite false resultsA teacher who falsely claimed that NCEA results had been verified can keep teaching.06 Apr 12:19 AM
New ZealandPods of orca spotted around LytteltonTwo pods of the marine animals were spotted this morning including a mother and her calf24 Mar 02:16 AM
New ZealandKiwi tourism bucket list releasedSwimming with dolphins in Akaroa has topped Australia's list of the best bucket list experiences in New Zealand. Also in the top 28 Feb 05:30 AM
New ZealandAmerican cruise ship passengers injuredAmerican tourists are the most seriously injured in yesterday's horror bus smash.22 Feb 04:07 PM
New ZealandBus crash passengers were from Akaroa cruise shipWatch: The bus, carrying more than 30 people, collided with a car just after 5pm and crashed down a bank.22 Feb 04:25 AM
New ZealandMentors open up kitchens for weekUnsociable hours can make chefing an unpopular profession, but some of New Zealand's best chefs are determined to help youngsters 12 Feb 05:38 AM
New ZealandWatch: Orca delight cruise passengersThe playful and curious orca entertained those on the boat for about 20 minutes.10 Jan 08:27 PM
New ZealandFatal crash: Driver on wrong side of roadThe driver killed in a two car crash south of Christchurch yesterday was driving on the wrong side of the road, police say.05 Jan 12:05 AM
New ZealandOne dead in crash near ChristchurchA motorist is dead after a single car crash south of Christchurch this afternoon.04 Jan 02:16 AM
New ZealandSearch continues for missing diverThe search continues for a diver missing off Canterbury's Banks Peninsula.22 Oct 12:01 AM
CyclingKiwi pro cyclist faces tough recoveryKeagan Girdlestone came close to death after slamming into the back of a suddenly-braking race vehicle.21 Jun 02:14 AM
TravelNZ's top summer spots revealedThis summer's most-Googled beaches have been revealed.13 Feb 04:00 PM
