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Epic journey: 50 Mini teams aim to raise $500k for Kiwi kids
We're taking these cars to Invercargill, boy.

Kaikoura boat tragedy: Skipper speaks after report on whale capsize that claimed five lives
Five people were killed in the incident in September 2023.

Man wanted his conviction quashed, saying he was sick, but appeal uncovered a bigger issue
A technical failure in the court resulted in the trial not being recorded or transcribed.

Why there’s never been so much Canterbury on screen
More and more local productions are heading south. What's behind the boom?

'Quite emotional': Incredible photos show pod of 450 dolphins off Kaikōura coast
'There are other creatures in this world that deserve to share it with us.'

‘A piece of nothing’: A high-country family’s ambitious farm succession plan
Susan and Willie MacDonald weren't the chosen ones – but their children might be.

DoC investigating after whales found dead, injured in Kaikōura
A tour operator spotted an injured sperm whale in Kaikōura on December 29.

Natural and man-made marvels: Is this the best state highway drive in NZ?
Not so long ago, you had to question if this road could even exist again.

The Great NZ Road Trip: Blenheim to Kaikōura
The Great NZ Road Trip: Blenheim to Kaikōura. Video / NZ Herald

Unexpected partnership between NZ’s largest iwi and medical cannabis producer
Ngai Tahu confirms financial investment into Marlborough-based company, Puro.

Emergency management roadmap due early next year
The roadmap will precede new emergency management legislation.

Editorial: Wellington quake shows WFH still needed
OPINION: In a shaky city, resilience and adaptability is key to remain productive.

'Nothing short of a miracle': Snorkelling victim had turned life around, dedicated family man
Paora Poihipi was doing what he loved before he tragically died.

Heartbreak in Kaikōura: Quad bike kills banded dotterel during hatch
The incident has conservationists calling for four-wheel drives to be banned from beaches.

Missing Kaikōura snorkeller found dead in water by rescue crews
The death will be referred to the coroner.

Transport giant wants rail on new ferries
Mainfreight's managing director said the rail connection was vital for the network.

Supreme Court rejects Beca appeal over demolished Wellington BNZ
Beca failed in the High Court and the Court of Appeal so took matters to Supreme Court.

83yo left behind after suffering fall on bus trip 'pretty upset' with InterCity
Barry Gardiner said he still hasn't received a formal apology from the company.

‘Pristine night skies’: Kaikōura plans to dim the lights
Lights should be turned downwards and off when not needed to reduce light pollution.

'Liability': 83yo left behind after suffering fall on bus trip
Bus company apologises after driver left food stop without elderly passenger.