New ZealandAttack on seals 'cruel and abhorrent'Twenty-three seals, including eight newborn pups, were found clubbed to death on the Kaikoura coast. DoC believes the seals were attacked over a number of days.05 Dec 11:49 PM
New ZealandWork underway on Kaikoura slipSH1 north of Christchurch remains closed following a major slip near Kaikoura on Friday night.13 Sep 10:56 PM
New ZealandRain hampers efforts to clear slip blocking SH1Experts say the 100m-long slip between two road bridges south of Kaikoura is the biggest in years and could take days to clear.11 Sep 10:23 PM
New ZealandLandslide cuts link to quake-hit ChristchurchThe NZTA won't know until Monday how long it will take to clear a landslide that has closed State Highway 1 south of Kaikoura and blocked the railway line.11 Sep 04:56 AM
AgribusinessEarthquake poses problems for Fonterra, but all milk collectedFonterra says the earthquake has damaged some milking sheds, but all milk has been collected from its Canterbury suppliers.05 Sep 11:45 PM
TravelKaikoura: Whale of a timeIn the shadow of snow-capped peaks and dark, massive humps, Pamela Wade stands among giants.29 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandWet weather set to clear for weekendThe rain Aucklanders have copped today is likely to ease for a relatively fine but cool weekend.23 Jul 03:57 AM
New ZealandTeens evade police in 24-hour crime spreeTwo South Island teens stole firearms and several cars - including a Jaguar - in a 24-hour crime spree that finally came to an end when they were arrested in Nelson this afternoon. 20 Jul 06:37 AM
New ZealandFour rescued from stricken yachtTwo 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.19 Jun 02:00 AM
New ZealandGales likely to hit South IslandA severe weather warning has been issued for the South Island after gales battered Wellington today.12 Mar 07:41 AM