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From drought to deluge: Record rainfall troubles Northland communities
April's rain in Whangārei reached 402mm, breaking records held since 1943.
Severe thunder, rain for top of North Island as winter blast hits south
Temps in parts down to single digits. Auckland is in line for rain tonight.
Chicken exports normalising after flu outbreak – MPI
Chicken exports are getting back to normal, MPI says.
'Threat multiplier': What is fuelling ex-tropical Cyclone Tam?
Maritime NZ says some of the winds forecast are the strongest since 2017.
'Incredibly rare' king penguin sighting at Otago beach
The rare sighting was described as a 'once-in-a-lifetime opportunity'.
Is Ashburton's water supply a health risk to babies? Council denies Greenpeace claims
Greenpeace tests have shown high nitrate levels in Ashburton's drinking water.
On The Up: Rural doctor shortage - how one medical programme is solving the crisis
West Coast GP plays key role in University of Otago's Rural Medical Immersion Programme.
The big chill: Kiwis wake to freezing temperatures as cold snap grips the country
Auckland had the highest early morning temperature at just 12C.
Matakanui Station wins top honour at Otago farm environment awards
Environmental stewardship and community involvement helped the Patersons take the title.
Cameron Smith wins Otago Southland Young Farmer final
It was Cameron Smith’s second time competing in the regional final.
How intense lobbying got ministers to back down on baby formula
New formula standards aimed to prioritise infant nutrition over profits.
‘They will go blind’: Healthcare too inaccessible for Wānaka patients, new report finds
Some residents travel seven hours for medical appointments.
Can red meat recover its glorious past?
OPINION: New Zealand could tap into a hungry market – after all, the world loves meat.
'Record year' for cherry exports
Informetrics data shows it's the first time exports have been valued at more than $100m.
Contact to appeal $230m Southland wind farm denial
Contact will reapply for consent to build a 330MW wind farm near Wyndham, in Southland.
'Cavalier' fisherman fined $34k after failures onboard vessel during kina operation
He ignored warnings to fix the GPR device, which meant his boat was 'invisible'.
Hydro lake levels are at record lows, but that could quickly change
Severe wind and rain forecast for the central and southern parts of the country this week.
Cold, rain, thunderstorms to affect much of NZ
South Island temperatures are expected to fall by at least 15C.
Long delays on motorways in Auckland as storm batters NZ
It comes after flights across the South Island were disrupted this morning.
$42m debt owed by major cherry grower in liquidation
Across the three registered companies, the business owes roughly $42 million.
Storm disrupts flights around NZ: Heavy rain hits, temp plunge
While South Island gets battered, North Island in for a different forecast.
'I wanted to give something back': From award winner to organiser
Jessie Pope is helping organise the 2025 Dairy Industry Awards.
‘Not here’: Is this town the nimby capital of NZ?
They have fought off windfarms and airports, and now they're against a gold mine.
T&G Global posts 128% profit growth despite $9.9m net loss
Apples the 'engine room for growth' for T&G Global.
‘Nasty stuff’: Sam Neill joins fight for wool against fast fashion
Kiwis like Sir Sam Neill and Liz Mitchell are backing wool in a fight against synthetics.
'Very happy to have made it': Justin Meikle's shearing surprise
Meikle decided to enter the five-round circuit while supporting son Tye's junior efforts.
‘Can we afford this?’: Patients shocked by $1000 after-hours medical fees
Fees as high as $1000 have been quoted for after-hours appointments.