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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.
'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.
'Batten down the hatches': Red severe thunderstorm watch issued for lower North Island
Severe weather alerts have been issued along the East Coast.
Seeing out another summer - Peketa Campground to stay open under iwi management
Campers and long-term residents had been on edge, with concerns a closure was imminent.
‘Not just chip stealers’: New Zealand seagulls in dramatic decline
Scientists and biodiversity experts say Kiwis should care about falling seagull numbers.
How much your local council gets paid
Pay boss says high performers shouldn't be penalised when others are dragging the chain.
Popular camping ground facing closure gets possible lifeline
The beachside spot was given notice it would be closing down by July.
How best-selling author Sarah-Kate Lynch decided on the setting for Friends Like Her
The small Kiwi town punches well above its weight. Now, it's showcased in a new TV drama.
Kaikōura man part of criminal network 'responsible for most SMS scams' in 2023 charged
A 28-year-old Kaikōura man has been charged for alleged large-scale text scamming.
Holiday turnaround: Australian chain gets holiday park lease
Lease is for 48 years, land is classified as sensitive, across the road from beach.
Explained: The bigger picture behind the Port Hills fire
With most of summer over, NZ is only beginning to get its most dangerous fire conditions.
Tragic family outing: Rafting victim was celebrating 10th wedding anniversary
Mark Dillon died while trying to help free a raft that was stuck on the river.
Investigations underway following Clarence River rafting death, police confirm commercial company involved
The river runs through the Kaikōura Ranges in the South Island.
Future of popular holiday park 'in limbo', residents want answers from iwi owners
Ngāi Tahu, owner of the land, hasn't revealed its plan for the future of the site.
Person dies in rafting incident near Kaikōura
The incident occurred on the Clarence River on Saturday afternoon.
Influx of international visitors boosts New Zealand tourism industry
Summer is off to a cracking start, with sunny days forecast and plenty of customers ready.
SH1 north of Kaikōura reopens after truck fire stops traffic
Fire and Emergency are still looking into the cause of the blaze.