The rain Aucklanders have copped today is likely to ease for a relatively fine but cool weekend.

Two South Island teens stole firearms and several cars - including a Jaguar - in a 24-hour crime spree that finally came to an end when they were arrested in Nelson this afternoon.

Two experienced sailors are in hospital - one with a fish hook in her right buttock - after a large wave disabled a yacht near Kaikoura early this morning.

Jim Eagles finds the attractions of this rail route very much suit his tastebuds.

Paul Rush ventures into the domain of Kaikoura's majestic sperm whales.

A global travel magazine highlights Kaikoura as a place to have a whale of a time over Christmas.

Five people are in custody after a week-long car theft spree ended with a driver jumping into a river yesterday in Blenheim yesterday.