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Heavy rain watches, 10m waves as 'weather bomb' looms
High waves are also expected near the centre of the rapidly deepening low.

Extremely rare beaked whale washes ashore in Otago
'Since the 1800s, only six samples have ever been documented worldwide.'

'Desperate': Chatham Islands farmers wait to off-load stock
“Without being able to sell stock - farmers have had no cashflow for months."

No petrol on Chatham Islands, barge turned around due to bad weather
Islands also out of LPG cooking gas and its diesel supplies are running low.

Your portal back in time to a NZ way of life that's mostly vanished
Discover an unspoiled island just two hours from Auckland.

Crayfish flying business class: Air Chathams offers friendly but unusual air service
Expect to give up the business class seats to all manner of groceries on Air Chathams.

Ferry sailing cancelled with huge ocean swells expected overnight
Milder Monday weather is on the cards for much of the country, with one area to hit 20C.

Why the Chatham Islands' devastating history always leaves visitors in shock
“I’ve spent 40 years of my adult life trying to have the truth told.”

Chatham Islands' only petrol station runs out of fuel
The islands don't yet have a back-up plan as a ship bringing in supplies requires repairs.

Regional links priced out of the sky by Auckland Airport fees, say carriers
Airlines at the runway’s regional hub say they have the rough end of the deal.

At the moment, the Moriori language is confined to old manuscripts
Ta rē Moriori is an indigenous language but has no native speakers

Revitalising Moriori culture: Meet those who are helping to do it
These people are bringing Moriori songs into the modern day.

Kiwi island at ‘world's end’ invites international authors for retreat with a difference
600 inhabitants. Limitless inspiration. 800km from the closest distraction.

Look, no people! These secluded islands are just a two-hour flight away
When life gives you crowds, escape to the Chatham Islands.

Jacinda Ardern makes first Chatham Islands visit
PM hears how cost of living is impacting island residents.

Dairy stabbing: PM will visit grieving Sandringham community, rejects Act’s criticism
Jacinda Ardern is heading to the Chatham Islands today.

Long weekend weather: Fine conditions forecast for most of NZ
But rain and frost warnings for some parts of the country.

477 whales die in 'heartbreaking' Chatham Islands strandings in recent days
None of the whales could be refloated and all either died naturally or were euthanised.

215 whales dead in Chatham Islands stranding - why they couldn't be refloated
Locals and DoC were unable to save more than 215 whales after a mass standing.

One dead in house fire in Chatham Islands
Community shocked following the death of a person struck by a falling tree on Wednesday.

Emergency services attend 'remote' Chatham Islands house fire
The remote location impacted police's ability to comment further.