New ZealandFishing company fined $450,000 after overloaded vessel sankExtra load of fish 'equivalent of putting 20 medium-sized cars on a small fishing boat'.04 Mar 12:42 AM
New ZealandHow 2016's big 7.8 quake affected Kaikoura's famous whalesScientists have found big quakes affect whales' ability to find food for at least a year.19 Feb 10:24 PM
PremiumPremiumRoyalsA moment in time: Images we can't forget in a decade of horror and hopeNZ 2010-2019: Quakes, hatred and a tragedy in the mine. But also, new life and new hope.03 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNo kids' seatbelts in Kaikōura crash: Girl, 11, sole survivorThird daughter remains in hospital in serious condition.09 Dec 12:44 AM
New ZealandTararua crash death: Thirteen killed on roads since FridayFatality follows horror few days on the country's roads.08 Dec 06:11 PM
New ZealandHorror three days on the roads: Seven crashes, 12 deadThree more people died today, bringing the death total so far to 12.08 Dec 02:12 AM
New ZealandOne dead in Whakatāne crash brings weekend toll to sevenWeekend road toll rises after fatal crash near Whakatāne.07 Dec 09:59 PM
New ZealandThree funerals planned as survivors of horror crash fight for lifeThe family of five are believed to be tourists from Malaysia.07 Dec 08:10 PM
New Zealand'Horrendous': Six dead across NZ in road crashes in past 24 hoursThree are dead and two teenagers have reportedly been airlifted to hospital yesterday.06 Dec 09:37 PM
New ZealandNew rules to target freedom campers at KaikouraThe rules aim to crack down on freedom campers,01 Dec 12:45 AM
Lifestyle'Mother Load' wool nappy idea turns heads at competitionA Kaikohe mum has come up with the idea of biodegradable disposable wool nappies.19 Nov 11:00 PM
RoyalsPrince Charles and Camilla touch down: What they're doing nextOn Monday the royal couple will lay a wreath at Mt Roskill War Memorial Park.17 Nov 06:38 AM
RoyalsRoyals on the way to NZ, leaving chaos behindThe Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall arrive in New Zealand tomorrow.15 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandKaikoura quake rail repair wins major international award$2bn restoration of critical road and rail corridor biggest in NZ history.23 Sep 10:32 PM
New ZealandBowen House quake risk report imminentParliamentary Services expects to have the report by the end of next week.17 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandWellington city council boss leaves with no ill willFrom a "toxic" council to the Kaikoura Earthquake, it hasn't been an easy ride.05 Sep 03:54 AM
New ZealandBeloved father pleaded 'don't do it' as wife plunged knife into neckA wife was jailed for four years for a drunken stabbing in a Kaikoura campervan.23 Aug 06:18 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessThe new hottest place to buy - it might surprise youHome values in the town of 6900 people have jumped 125 per cent over the past 10 years.09 Aug 05:00 PM
New ZealandDoC asks for sightings of whale tangled in lineThe whale was last spotted at the tip of the South Island, and is likely heading north.24 Jun 12:59 AM
WorldNational Geographic's top travel photo of 2019: 'Greendlandic Winter'A black and white photo of a dolphin in Kaikoura won third place in the nature category.14 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWellington buildings under fresh seismic microscopeThe central library, Bowen House, what's next?12 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandBig chill set to follow wild winds which left thousands without powerWrap up warm New Zealand, the chilly weather isn't taking a break anytime soon.08 Jun 05:00 PM
EntertainmentNo town hall, no go for show: Drax Project snubs WellingtonThe band's move highlights the heavy weight of the city's growing construction projects.07 Jun 04:30 AM
New ZealandShellfish, kelp exposed in Kaikoura-like quake 1000 years agoA quake that struck NZ 1000 years ago was big enough to raise a stretch of coastline.04 Jun 10:36 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandGeorgina Beyer - why I'm not going to Destiny's big gay outTransgender former MP and mayor says: "I want to hear an apology."31 May 01:25 AM
New ZealandOwner wants more time for red-stickered buildingSeismic work at Wellington's 43 Ghuznee Street is already more than five years overdue.23 May 09:08 PM
New ZealandInner-city Wellington building cordoned offCity councillor says the cordon is a last resort for the heritage-listed building.26 Apr 02:50 AM
New ZealandMPs gather for blessing of new Kaeo Bridge siteDesign work underway for new two-lane bridge but funding not yet allocated.17 Apr 05:00 AM
New ZealandSH1 in Kaikoura closed following rock slipA police spokeswoman said the road is closed due to a slip.12 Apr 04:53 AM
New ZealandWhale entangled in fishing gear freed in KaikōuraThe whale suffered deep cuts caused by the ropes.03 Apr 11:34 PM
New ZealandDoes Canterbury coast harbour submarine secret?Debate over sightings and sinking of wartime Japanese submarine in New Zealand.23 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandViewpoint NZ: Bike lanes, solar schools and adaptive surfingVideo news from around the regions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.06 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandQuake-hit Waiau splashes out for new poolCommunity effort wins out after November 2016 quake destroys small town's only pool.28 Jan 01:54 AM
TourismSpring breaks: Tourism NZ tactics draw in visitorsPromoting off-peak tourism has helped boost numbers in spring.27 Jan 04:00 PM