New Zealand
Rare footage: Ever wondered how kiwi drink?
Rare footage shows a Stewart Island kiwi stopping for a drink in a pond.
Latest from Stewart Island
Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Want to name a kiwi? Here's your chance
The Rakiura tokoeka sub-species of kiwi is unique, and little is known about it.
Death of microlight pioneer shakes community
Trevor Barrett, 71, died after his microlight aircraft crashed on Saturday.
Watch: Trampers have incredible kiwi encounter
Rakiura (Stewart Island) tokoeka are unusual for being active during the daytime
MPI challenges on biosecurity oyster compo issue
MPI says payments for oyster farmers' biosecurity compensation claims aren't a given.
Skateboarder's ride against depression - from Stewart Island to Cape Reinga
Riding Against Depression makes it through Hamilton. Made with funding from NZ On Air
PM's baby attracting 'real excitement' in UK
Jacinda Ardern is commended on being so open about her pregnancy.
Māori chef forages for fine dining in the forest
Hiakai chef Monique Fiso is on a mission. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Local Focus: Māori chef challenging locals to forage for food
Hiakai's Monique Fiso is a chef on a mission. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Compo offer for parasite an insult: oyster farmer
Bluff man had millions of oysters removed after outbreak of deadly parasite.
Keep a brolly handy: Rain forecast for most of the weekend
It's wet and a bit chilly, so rug up and remember to pack a brolly this weekend
Watch: Shark attack survivor's close encounter with great white
Mike Coots is an unlikely ambassador for sharks, after losing a limb in an attack.
Missing Stewart Island hunter located
The 74-year-old was found alive and well by Land Search and Rescue teams.
Weather: Gale and heavy rain warnings
Wet and wild weather to hit almost a week after ex-Cyclone Gita.
Aurora set to light up southern skies
Stargazers are expected to get a show tonight - if clouds don't get in the way.
Cashing in on Xmas disappointment: Kiwis try to flick off 'unwanted gifts'
From high-end prezzies to commercial dross, unwanted gifts go on sale
Elderly woman flees blazing Christchurch home
A woman suffered smoke inhalation and at least two homes are destroyed in blazes.
Sea lion rescue plan fails on fishing: Critics
Green groups say a sea lion rescue plan fails to address threats by commercial fishing.
Oyster cull begins at farms
Cull of Stewart Island oysters begins three weeks after parasite found.
Parasite could spell end of Bluff oysters
There are fears that a parasite could cause the demise of the iconic Bluff oyster.
Mass cull of Stewart Island oysters
All flat oysters are to be removed from Stewart Island's Big Glory Bay
Court ruling another twist in shark cage stoush
A long-running legal battle around shark cage diving gets into murky waters.
First Tasman rower's 50% chance of death
First Tasman rower had no two-way radio communication once out of sight of land.
Power-packed weather bomb arrives
Residents in parts of the country have been warned to brace for widespread flooding, slips and fast-rising rivers as the mid-week weather system hits.
Xmas week weather: Gusts, rain, sun
If variety is the spice of life, this week is set to be a lively one.
Finally, it's time to crank up the BBQ
It's going to be a sunny one this weekend for most of the country.
Police search teams to revisit cold case
Police search teams are dusting off a 25-year-old missing person case in a bid to test their new gear.
High-tech drones to capture whale data
Flying drones close enough to southern right whales to catch some of the bugs they blow out will help tell scientists more about the effects climate change is having on the planet.
Massive boost for kakapo survival
A record breeding season for New Zealand and the world's population of lovable but critically endangered kakapo has seen their numbers shoot up by an amazing 28 per cent to 157 individuals.