The CountryOne dead after crash involving farm vehicle in St ArnaudThe sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene.01 Aug 10:50 AM
The Country'Misguided in their beliefs': Lifestyle property owners refuse to pay ratesThey didn't want to pay $1767 for their 1.85-hectare property.04 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountryBad catch: Fishing company loses multi-million dollar trawler over coral weighing ‘less than half a pound of butter’Judge: “Failure to record was at the heart of these charges – not the amount of material”.13 Jun 05:39 AM
The CountryHeavy rain tracking to Bay of Plenty; Auckland remains in state of emergency after day of delugeThere's no reprieve for the top of the country with heavy rain forecast this afternoon.09 May 08:21 AM
The CountryAuckland State of Emergency declared amid widespread flooding; warning more rain to comeSevere thunderstorms bringing torrential rain for Auckland and Northland.09 May 02:52 AM
The CountryThunderstorm and possible tornado risk looms todayNew Zealand has been hit by four tornadoes in three consecutive days.11 Apr 06:42 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryCyclone Gabrielle: $2b kiwifruit industry right in path of stormFruit quality woes could intensify as Cyclone Gabrielle hits premium growing regions.14 Feb 04:40 AM
The CountryTasman crews busy with rural blaze, chemical building fireFire and Emergency have told Nelson residents to avoid Elm St during decontamination.23 Jan 08:02 PM
The Country10 days out from Xmas, what might Santa deliver?Meteorologist says a break in the unsettled weather could be on the cards for Christmas.14 Dec 06:50 PM
The CountryKiwi scientists develop world’s first algae-based pain medicationHopes that discovery is a non-addictive alternative to opioids.27 Nov 05:46 PM
The CountryNew fire trucks to replace ageing vehicles at South Island airportsFirefighters from South Island airports trained with four new fire trucks from Austria.26 Nov 09:17 PM
The CountryLone Ranger: Farmer appeals against conviction after horse killed on highway saying it ‘wasn’t a crime’Farmer Luke King says the police and justice systems have been against him on all fronts.02 Nov 04:24 AM
The CountryCaught out: Pair pinged over blue cod plunderFishermen fined, boat forfeited after pair lie about why they had more fish than allowed.27 Oct 07:53 PM
The CountryThirty seven sheep die 'horrific deaths' in prolonged overnight dog attack'You're never quite prepared for it,' - dog control officer attacked by dogs on farm.26 Oct 05:00 AM
The Country$72k in fines, vessel confiscated after illegal deep sea fishingIllegal trawling in protected waters an "honest mistake", says judge.01 Sep 10:33 PM
The Country'Sorry it's your time to die': Man egged on by mates deliberately drove into pregnant sheepMan who killed sheep by running over it with his ute says he's 'not a cruel person'.29 Aug 06:02 PM
The CountryNelson-Tasman flood victims re-entering homes as property assessments continueEvacuees are receiving calls to confirm their property assessment.23 Aug 04:10 AM
The CountryWeather aftermath: State of emergency extended in Nelson for seven daysIt has been extended till 2.54 pm on Wednesday August 31.22 Aug 06:48 AM
The CountryAerial photos show devastating impact of flooding in NelsonFields and paddocks now look more like rivers, and streets resemble streams.20 Aug 07:40 AM
The CountryLive: State of emergency declared in Marlborough; heavy rain expected overnight in TasmanMore than 400 homes have had to be evacuated in the Nelson area.19 Aug 01:45 AM
The Country'Frightening, out of control' - Nelson residents flee as river bursts; Auckland also in firing line'We were told we had five minutes to get out.'17 Aug 08:33 PM
The CountryDespair over low election candidate numbersA considerable number of council seats across New Zealand have no candidates.09 Aug 06:36 PM
The CountryDiesel spray sparks trawler fire, Talley's to review maintenance proceduresTalleys is now actioning recommendations issued by the TAIC.21 Jul 03:21 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryIs Northland about to become New Zealand's peanut paradise?The first official trial for Kiwi-grown peanuts has been smooth sailing in Northland.22 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryChopper pilot's lucky escape: 'I didn't crash it, the machine crashed me'Tony Ibbotson was within sight of home when his helicopter crashed.01 Apr 04:00 PM
The CountryNelson homicide victim identified, police investigatingA 56-year-old man was found deceased at Eden's Road Fruit orchard in Hope.11 Mar 12:46 AM
The CountryCompany takes the rap after pointing finger at driverA truck driver's first day ended badly when her truck rolled, blocking the highway.21 Feb 01:14 AM
The CountryFarmers prepare as closed borders disrupt harvest amid Omicron outbreakIt's estimated top of South Island needs 1500 more staff across a number of industries.26 Jan 07:30 PM
The CountryFloyd Haare wins open final at Tapawera ShearsFloyd Haare is the fifth open-final winner from Southland this season23 Jan 08:00 PM
The CountryLive: 'High-risk' exposure - Covid case visited Fiordland DoC hutOfficials regard the remote wilderness setting as a high risk.06 Dec 10:25 PM
The CountryTop towns: Closing in on 100 per cent first dose in some placesFour locations are not far off the achievement.29 Oct 01:14 AM
The CountryTop Towns: Dunedin still most vaccinated, Hamilton closing in on AucklandFind out how your town's vaccination rate compares.15 Oct 12:51 AM
The CountryThe 90% Project: The city that's toppled Kaikōura as vaccination Top TownThis city also has the third-lowest population of unvaccinated people at 13 per cent.06 Oct 06:04 PM
The CountryThe big drench: Long, slow system to bring heavy rainParts of Nelson have received 70mm in 12 hours - with another 12 to go.26 Aug 08:42 PM
