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'Quite emotional': Incredible photos show pod of 450 dolphins off Kaikōura coast
'There are other creatures in this world that deserve to share it with us.'

‘A piece of nothing’: A high-country family’s ambitious farm succession plan
Susan and Willie MacDonald weren't the chosen ones – but their children might be.

DoC investigating after whales found dead, injured in Kaikōura
A tour operator spotted an injured sperm whale in Kaikōura on December 29.

Natural and man-made marvels: Is this the best state highway drive in NZ?
Not so long ago, you had to question if this road could even exist again.

The Great NZ Road Trip: Blenheim to Kaikōura
The Great NZ Road Trip: Blenheim to Kaikōura. Video / NZ Herald

Medicinal cannabis grower Puro seals Australian deal
The company is highlighting the regulatory roadblocks that prevent distribution here.

'Easy sales are not there any more' - liquidator of Chch real estate office
Head office had terminated arrangements with agency for non-payment of fees - liquidator.

Unexpected partnership between NZ’s largest iwi and medical cannabis producer
Ngai Tahu confirms financial investment into Marlborough-based company, Puro.

Emergency management roadmap due early next year
The roadmap will precede new emergency management legislation.

Heartbreak in Kaikōura: Quad bike kills banded dotterel during hatch
The incident has conservationists calling for four-wheel drives to be banned from beaches.

Missing Kaikōura snorkeller found dead in water by rescue crews
The death will be referred to the coroner.

Transport giant wants rail on new ferries
Mainfreight's managing director said the rail connection was vital for the network.

Supreme Court rejects Beca appeal over demolished Wellington BNZ
Beca failed in the High Court and the Court of Appeal so took matters to Supreme Court.

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.