'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.
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'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.
Parents killed in helicopter crash to be farewelled on Wednesday
Funeral on Wednesday for the couple killed in a helicopter crash during a family day out.
New photos: Helicopter wreckage removed from crash site
Scene of crash blessed today as investigators attempt to piece together tragedy.
'They're one of our own': School pays tribute to family in chopper tragedy
Devastated friends of couple killed have gathered at family home.
Helicopter tragedy: 'Where's my mummy ... is my mummy all right?'
Three injured children pulled to safety as rescuers feared wreckage might go up in flames.
'They knew their names and ages': Rescuer tells of saving children from heli wreck
The children were conscious after the crash and were able to speak to their rescuers.
Two dead in chopper crash, locals dragged three survivors free
Three survivors flown to hospital after locals dragged them from wreckage.
Christmas holidays: Record numbers expected for North Island holiday parks
"Because there's nowhere to go, we will get our usual Kiwis and we will get some extras."
Drugs, buried clothes and a hilltop mansion: The tragic end to US polo star's life
One tragedy. Two mates. Two stories. It was up to the jury to decide who to believe.
Quake rebuild work winds down Kaikōura faces challenges
The 7.8 magnitude earthquake in 2016 caused widespread damage across the district.
Picturesque Canterbury movie theatre to reopen after $3.6m restoration
The newly restored Mayfair Arts and Culture Centre will open this month.
Clarke Gayford and Nins Bin, Kaikōura
Clark Gayford on the next step in New Zealand's food journey.