South Island beaches were largely overlooked during the gold-rush years, which saw European migrants flock to the region in the hope of newfound wealth. New Zealand's indigenous Māori population ...

A venomous sea snake has been found on the South Island’s West Coast – the second one to be discovered on New Zealand’s ...

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It just so happens that on some of New Zealand’s South Island beaches, there are many minerals to be found littered among the "black sand," as it’s known colloquially. These tiny flecks are ...

Thunderstorms and downpours are hitting the top of the North Island and heading for Auckland, while the South Island is ...