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Emergency management roadmap due early next year
The roadmap will precede new emergency management legislation.
Editorial: Wellington quake shows WFH still needed
OPINION: In a shaky city, resilience and adaptability is key to remain productive.
83yo left behind after suffering fall on bus trip 'pretty upset' with InterCity
Barry Gardiner said he still hasn't received a formal apology from the company.
‘Pristine night skies’: Kaikōura plans to dim the lights
Lights should be turned downwards and off when not needed to reduce light pollution.
'Liability': 83yo left behind after suffering fall on bus trip
Bus company apologises after driver left food stop without elderly passenger.
'Batten down the hatches': Red severe thunderstorm watch issued for lower North Island
Severe weather alerts have been issued along the East Coast.
Seeing out another summer - Peketa Campground to stay open under iwi management
Campers and long-term residents had been on edge, with concerns a closure was imminent.
‘Not just chip stealers’: New Zealand seagulls in dramatic decline
Scientists and biodiversity experts say Kiwis should care about falling seagull numbers.
How much your local council gets paid
Pay boss says high performers shouldn't be penalised when others are dragging the chain.
Popular camping ground facing closure gets possible lifeline
The beachside spot was given notice it would be closing down by July.
How best-selling author Sarah-Kate Lynch decided on the setting for Friends Like Her
The small Kiwi town punches well above its weight. Now, it's showcased in a new TV drama.
Kaikōura man part of criminal network 'responsible for most SMS scams' in 2023 charged
A 28-year-old Kaikōura man has been charged for alleged large-scale text scamming.
Holiday turnaround: Australian chain gets holiday park lease
Lease is for 48 years, land is classified as sensitive, across the road from beach.
Explained: The bigger picture behind the Port Hills fire
With most of summer over, NZ is only beginning to get its most dangerous fire conditions.
Tragic family outing: Rafting victim was celebrating 10th wedding anniversary
Mark Dillon died while trying to help free a raft that was stuck on the river.
Investigations underway following Clarence River rafting death, police confirm commercial company involved
The river runs through the Kaikōura Ranges in the South Island.
Future of popular holiday park 'in limbo', residents want answers from iwi owners
Ngāi Tahu, owner of the land, hasn't revealed its plan for the future of the site.
Person dies in rafting incident near Kaikōura
The incident occurred on the Clarence River on Saturday afternoon.
Influx of international visitors boosts New Zealand tourism industry
Summer is off to a cracking start, with sunny days forecast and plenty of customers ready.
SH1 north of Kaikōura reopens after truck fire stops traffic
Fire and Emergency are still looking into the cause of the blaze.
Kaikōura the busiest it's been in years
Kaikōura is enjoying one of its busiest summers in recent years.
More 30C-plus scorchers expected across country this week
Kaikōura Airport reached 32C yesterday as sun blistered eastern New Zealand.
Kaikōura soars to 32C, 30-plus temps tipped this week, severe thunderstorm warning lifted
Temperatures in eastern New Zealand have soared, reaching over 30C.
Editorial: United Airlines' flights into Christchurch a shot in the arm for NZ tourism
OPINION: New direct flights from San Francisco will bring much-welcomed big-spenders.
One dead, six injured after horror South Island crash
Two people were airlifted to hospital and one died at the scene.
Faults near Wellington open up new insights
Scientists mapping the region's faults make fascinating new discovery.