The CountryTemperatures rising in Auckland after heat warning issued for cityA stifling 98 per cent humidity will make the day feel hotter than the 27C forecast.12 Jan 02:29 AM
The CountryThe town that has had a ‘gutsful’ of New Zealand’s biggest worm farmA Kawerau resident describes the smell wafting over the town as 'pungent, raw sewage'.12 Jan 01:29 AM
The CountryWorkers to lose pay after blueberry theft - fruit likely to go to marketsIt was likely the blueberries had been dispersed around the country.12 Jan 01:16 AM
The CountryBlue Petal engineers a permaculture paradise in TaranakiMartina Murray's business will be one of 12 showcased at Womad this year.11 Jan 11:49 PM
The CountryNot 'a turkey': Tanker driver helps kākāpō dodge deathMotorist who saved a kākāpō from a Waikato highway initially thought it was a turkey.11 Jan 10:49 PM
The CountryNo regrets: Why we fled Wellington for rural SouthlandFamilies say they're loving the space and opportunities in the south.11 Jan 10:32 PM
The CountryWoman rescues seal pup from highway ‘like some lunatic from a film’The slippery seal was rescued from a highway near Appleby in Nelson.11 Jan 09:38 PM
The Country'Toxic smoke’: Public warned over big scrub fire in PoriruaKeep windows and doors shut to avoid the smoke, fire brigade says.11 Jan 09:01 PM
The CountryFergburger to open FergbutcherFergburger has bought its meat supplier and will be converting it into a retail butchery.11 Jan 07:40 PM
The Country'Exceptional' teen shearer 'one to watch'Jodiesha Kirkpatrick is 'a fantastic shearer' who takes her time and focuses on quality.11 Jan 07:34 PM
The CountryBig appetite for Horowhenua's Royal AP&I ShowIn the sheep section alone an extra 100 competitors are expected to show.11 Jan 07:00 PM
The Country'I was buried alive': Waikato company fined $275k after trench collapsed on workerAnthony Wanoa had just started at the company when the incident happened.11 Jan 06:59 AM
The CountryParents urged to keep children safe as temperatures predicted to hit 30s this weekendMetService also posted warnings about favourable conditions for wildfires.11 Jan 05:28 AM
The Country'Would have needed several pickers': Thieves steal hundreds of kilograms of blueberries from treesThe business, hard hit by the cyclone, says group would've needed an undisturbed night.11 Jan 04:36 AM
The CountryBroken water main forces Thames total water banThames and Thames Valley are under level 5 watering bans after two incidents.11 Jan 02:36 AM
The Country'Educated and cunning': Small town cop's unusual find inside hidden compartments of car'It’s not somewhere generally that we would look for something like seafood.'11 Jan 01:52 AM
The CountryAlert after exotic fish caught in Lake DunstanAnglers are asked to be on the lookout and report any sightings.10 Jan 11:16 PM
The CountryFoodies say 'cheese' as NZ festival heads northIt's a unique opportunity to relish in NZ's tastiest artisanal cheese scene.10 Jan 10:13 PM
The CountryFacing debt's 'huge mountain of fear'Farming couple say mediator "took the fear away".10 Jan 09:00 PM
The CountryCrews fight major scrub fire in CanterburyHelicopter, 17 fire trucks sent to the scene - ‘Please don’t go down and have a look'.10 Jan 07:32 PM
The CountryDozens of firefighters battle large fire in Golden BayThe blaze is thought to be in the ITM building.10 Jan 05:53 PM
The CountryBiosensor to protect kaimoana for future generationsA tool that can detect damaging seafood toxins is expected to change aquaculture.10 Jan 05:32 PM
The CountryPetition demands harsher penalty after Kiwi allegedly kills beloved Aussie fishResidents say they saw the man posing for a trophy picture with the slain fish.10 Jan 08:27 AM
The Country'It's brilliant': Mullooly smashes record, takes shearing 'to new level'On hand to see the effort was Amy Silcock, who held the record for just three days.10 Jan 04:48 AM
The CountryMystery boat a ‘blight’ on small town’s main streetSome residents have come to see the vessel as an eyesore and a potential danger.10 Jan 02:50 AM
The CountrySummer heat can be too hot to handle for petsThere are a lot of heat-related issues to look out for regarding your pet.10 Jan 02:41 AM
The CountryShe's done it! Shearing record broken, and she's still goingShearer passed the milestone 40 minutes into the final two-hour run.10 Jan 02:40 AM
The CountryStrong start to stock sales in RongoteaPrices holding despite the drop in the prime cattle schedule.09 Jan 11:00 PM
The CountryHigh temperatures continue for NZWarm and muggy temperatures persist, so how can you beat the heat?09 Jan 10:23 PM
The Country'Not Gus’: Twist in tale of Kiwi spearfisher who killed beloved Sydney fishSydney locals have been mourning the 40-year-old groper's reported death.09 Jan 07:26 PM
The CountryHealth authorities warn of potential killer heat with more hot days forecastMetService issues heat alerts in lower North Island, Te Whatu Ora warns of health impacts.09 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryBig shearing events to kick off 2024It’s the first show competition since the first weekend of December.09 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryWatch: Close encounter - 10-year-old's shark shock on Hauraki GulfA spate of shark sightings and encounters have already made headlines this summer.09 Jan 07:17 AM
The CountryThe perfect recipe to use those extra plumsUse up the summer glut of plums in style.09 Jan 05:30 AM
