New ZealandDairy farmers get in behind Kaikōura’s night skySimple lighting changes are helping protect Kaikōura’s night sky and seabirds.27 Oct 08:38 PM
New ZealandWatch: Dashcam footage captures SH1 wrong-way driver in narrow missThe motorist in the dashcam car pulls up behind the wayward driver after the incident. 17 Oct 05:23 AM
New ZealandSnow possible for both islands this week after balmy temperatures Christchurch Central was warmest today, reaching 24C.12 Oct 11:10 PM
New ZealandSpeed, fatigue and drugs: The deadly combo that claimed a mum's life, and that of another driver06 Sep 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Power of a community': Rural Kiwis rally to help storm-hit farmers'Being able to get those fences up quicker means that stock will be in the right places.'22 Jul 04:00 AM
New ZealandKey Kaikōura route to reopen after storm damage closes SH1State Highway 1 south of Kaikōura is due to reopen at midday on Wednesday.13 Jul 04:16 AM
New ZealandFlood-hit section of SH1 near Kaikōura on track to reopen – if weather holdsCrews have cleared rocks and vegetation that fell on to the road during a slip.11 Jul 02:07 AM
New ZealandNew slip complicates efforts to reopen SH1 near KaikōuraNZTA says SH1 between Cheviot and Kaikōura will not reopen until at least next Tuesday.10 Jul 01:10 AM
AucklandAir NZ warns travellers of weather disruptions before long weekendMetService warns winds could reach severe gale strength across several regions.08 Jul 07:23 AM
New ZealandIn pictures: South Island storm unleashes flooding, snow and evacuationsHundreds of Kaikōura households were forced to leave their homes amid flooding.08 Jul 03:49 AM
New Zealand'Going to be hard': Kaikōura dairy farmer faces flood clean-upAdam McManaway said the floodwaters swept away about 25-30 hay bales.08 Jul 02:46 AM
New ZealandThe Country: Kaikōura dairy farmer on flood recoveryHamish McKay talks to Christopher Luxon, Adam McManaway, Emma Higgins, and Brian Dela Rue.08 Jul 02:09 AM
Ryan Bridge TODAYMeet one of the heroes rescuing people from the Kaikōura floods | Ryan Bridge TODAYKaikōura Volunteer Fire Brigade chief Craig Guthrie discusses the reality of the floods. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch07 Jul 08:57 PM
New ZealandMerger plans: Waimakariri keen to avoid Christchurch City's debtAbout 90% of Waimakariri residents back a North Canterbury or solo council.02 Jul 01:15 AM
TravelWhat to do across NZ for Matariki Matariki will be celebrated nationwide from July 8–11, with a holiday on Friday, July 10.27 Jun 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessZespri wins top honour at China Business AwardsApollo Foods, MitoQ and Whale Watch Kaikōura were among other winners.12 Jun 01:21 AM
New ZealandPerson dies, another swims to shore after boat capsizes off Kaikōura coast Police were called about 7.10am after reports the small vessel overturned.24 May 09:35 PM
ChristchurchMan sentenced after 486 pāua taken from protected reserve for illegal saleA hidden sack packed with pāua was found near a concrete sea barrier.13 May 12:34 AM
Entertainment20 years of Soulstice: How crayfish and sunshine helped Shapeshifter write the classic Kiwi album'We’re still learning how to make music together,' says frontman P Digsss.11 May 07:00 AM
New ZealandCourier van driver seriously injured in crash with train, north of KaikōuraThe collision was about 9.50am, between Hapuku and Waipapa Bay.07 May 11:55 PM
New ZealandProbe into fatal Kaikōura boat capsize at popular reef dive siteThe vessel overturned at Sharks Tooth, South Bay.04 May 11:30 PM
New ZealandCold, wet blast eases for Wellington as chill spreads to rest of countrySnow may fall on the Kaikōura Ranges and Christchurch may drop to 5C tonight.21 Apr 06:50 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Christopher Luxon fires his shot – can he save his leadership?OPINION: National's leader has stared down his doubters.21 Apr 07:23 AM
New Zealand'Massive flooding' as severe thunderstorms hit Wellington, MetService issues ‘top priority’ warningsStates of local emergency remain in place for Whanganui and Ōhura Ward.19 Apr 06:02 PM
New ZealandWhen Cyclone Vaianu will hit your region: Following the path of storm down North Island Coromandel and Great Barrier Island under rare red strong wind warning for Sunday. 10 Apr 02:00 AM
Travel newsHow to plan your next adventure: Lie-flat seats, cave runs and Matariki by railRun underground, fly better and discover new ways to travel this year.04 Apr 06:00 PM
New ZealandIs fuel support going to the right places?New data show essential workers in rural districts drive more than twice as far.03 Apr 02:34 AM
