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Earthquake poses problems for Fonterra, but all milk collected
Fonterra says the earthquake has damaged some milking sheds, but all milk has been collected from its Canterbury suppliers.

Kaikoura: Whale of a time
In the shadow of snow-capped peaks and dark, massive humps, Pamela Wade stands among giants.

Wet weather set to clear for weekend
The rain Aucklanders have copped today is likely to ease for a relatively fine but cool weekend.

Four rescued from stricken yacht
Two experienced sailors are in hospital - one with a fish hook in her right buttock - after a large wave disabled a yacht near Kaikoura early this morning.

Gales likely to hit South Island
A severe weather warning has been issued for the South Island after gales battered Wellington today.

A natural kai on the TransCoastal track
Jim Eagles finds the attractions of this rail route very much suit his tastebuds.

NZ town named among world's top spots
A global travel magazine highlights Kaikoura as a place to have a whale of a time over Christmas.

Five in custody after car theft spree
Five people are in custody after a week-long car theft spree ended with a driver jumping into a river yesterday in Blenheim yesterday.

NZ whale venture scoops top tourism award
Whale Watch Kaikoura has been named the supreme winner at this year's Responsible Tourism Awards in London.