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Temperature boost expected as rain hits West Coast
Some rain was expected for Buller and Westland in the coming days but not as severe.
Josh Lindsay: How the Kaikōura quake changed insurance forever
Sunday marks five years since the 2016 earthquake.
What a catch: Your ultimate guide to Kaikōura's crayfish
There's no shortage of places to sink your claws into a crayfish.
The 90% Project: The city that's toppled Kaikōura as vaccination Top Town
This city also has the third-lowest population of unvaccinated people at 13 per cent.
The 90% Project: Who will be Top Town of the Covid vaccine rollout?
How does your town compare with the rest of the country on vaccination?
Three waters would bring sustainability of Kaikōura council into question - report
The council is the second smallest in the country.
Canterbury farmers taking part in soil conservation project
Soil Conservation and Revegetation project benefitting Hurunui and Kaikōura waterways.
Rod Marler: Council collaboration key to infrastructure success
Public and private sectors need to come together to deliver best infrastructure outcomes.
Declassified documents: Inside Kaikoura's 1978 UFO sightings
Declassified government documents show officials were struggling to debunk TV1 footage.
Four choppers attend 20h blaze on hillside north of Kaikōura
It started from a controlled burn that flared up overnight due to high winds.
Driver saved after car swept off road by wild waves
A motorist has had a lucky escape after their car was swept into the sea by big waves.
'Killing for the hell of it': 32 sheep mauled near Kaikōura
The farmers returned to find a third of their in-lamb Perendale ewes dead.
'Significant event': Parts of NZ bracing for major deluge, severe winds
The red warning notice is only issued for significant weather events.
Kaikōura council unanimously votes 'no' to Māori ward
The creation of a Māori ward has been voted down by Kaikōura District Council.
Wet wet wet: Rain expected for most of the country
It will be wet in most places, but Canterbury can expect the biggest rainfall in 10 years.
Covid: Some DHBs to vaccinate whole communities in one go
Some DHBs are sticking to the Government's schedule, others are going their own way.
Covid-19: Chatham Islands population to be vaccinated in one go
Given the logistics, Chatham Islands residents to get their Covid-19 vaccines in one hit.
Mother's Day scorcher: Temperatures to soar across South Island
The sun is forecast to shine for mothers this Sunday.
Watching grass grow: Harvest time at NZ's largest cannabis crop
The Macfarlane family farm in Kaikōura is now New Zealand's biggest cannabis crop.
Travel bubble reaction: Relief for South Island as winter looms
'I think every plane will be full from Australia to Queenstown.'
Timaru's 31C scorcher breaks April record, hotter than Rarotonga
Parts of the country are having a hot, but blustery, afternoon.
Trouble in paradise: Seaside hotspot struggles as Covid bites
Kaikōura tour operators worried as winter looms.
400ha Marlborough blaze: Investigator expected on site today
An investigation into the cause of the fire is underway.
'Just delightful': Is this New Zealand's happiest road worker?
A family holidaying in the South Island spotted 'NZ's happiest road worker'.
Fatal helicopter crash: Investigators' 'thorough' process could take years
The investigation into a fatal helicopter crash before Christmas may take up to two years.
Auckland's water woes set to continue
A front making its way up the country is expected to peter out as it moves north.
Woman's body found in search for missing swimmer in Kaikōura
A search for the missing woman began on Tuesday night.
Horror start to New Year: Water activities claim the lives of six people in first six days of 2021
Four people drowned in North Island lakes in two terrible days.
Restricted fire season for Kaikōura and Marlborough
The change in fire season came into effect at 8am on Thursday.
Kaikōura coast helicopter crash: Parents farewelled
An emotional "celebration of life" has been held today.