Pool to open this weekend

Kaikoura Star

The Kaikoura Lions swimming pool looks set to reopen to the public on Saturday, November 21, and reopen to groups and schools on Monday, November 23.

Trucks involved in three crashes

Kaikoura Star

The driver of a truck which crashed on State Highway 1 on Thursday morning can count himself lucky there was not a more serious outcome after he had to be freed from his cab by emergency services.

Students experience hands-on history lesson

Kaikoura Star

Kaikoura High School Year 9 students had a hands-on learning experience last week when John Orchard, from Heritage Education in Blenheim, came to the school to stage a re-enactment of the Wairau Affray.

Injuries hinder fitness promotion

Kaikoura Star

A torn hamstring and an injured tibia part-way through her epic challenge meant that Lisa Tamati was running a day later than planned on her Running Hot tour of New Zealand when she arrived in Kaikoura last week.