The CountrySub-zero temperatures as cold snap grips NZ - but La Niña's possible return loomsLa Niña may return, bringing warmer, wetter weather until October.03 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'No bigger trophy in New Zealand sport': The enduring magic of the Ranfurly Shield explainedNorthland aim to reclaim the Ranfurly Shield after nearly 50 years.01 Aug 11:00 PM
The CountryPests catching pests: Ferrets v rabbits in QueenstownA team of tamed ferrets has been making short work of a long-eared problem in Queenstown.01 Aug 05:01 PM
The Country'Significant change': NZ braces for wild weather's returnMetService warns calm conditions will be coming to an end.24 Jul 07:29 PM
The Country'Not looking great': NZ in for 'dramatic change' as severe weather looms next weekA meteorologist warns settled weather is coming to a close.24 Jul 04:00 AM
The Country'No skin off our nose': CEO on US tariffs impact on butter ventureOpen Country looks to the United States to boost its trade as its butter venture opens23 Jul 04:59 PM
Coast and Country NewsFrom puppy chaos to competitive husky racing'This breed is a working dog and needs to run and have a purpose.'19 Jul 05:00 PM
The Country'Exciting': Seaweed seed bank, marine rehab unite effortsThe seaweed seed bank is a 'living library' of native kelp species from various regions.18 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountryCampylobacter hospitalisations up 70% as contaminated chicken blamedHospitalisation rates for the bacterial infection rose nearly 70% in 17 years.16 Jul 08:13 PM
The CountryThe regions most at risk from billions in future flood damagesAlmost 220,000 homes worth $180b are in flood zones.16 Jul 05:00 PM
The Country'A disaster': Govt's new polytechnic plan sparks debateTertiary Education Union calls disestablishment a 'disaster for regional New Zealand'.14 Jul 08:54 PM
The Country'We love you Jocko': Hundreds pay tribute to Stewart Island hunting accident victimJock Davies was remembered for his infectious humour, caring nature and great strength.14 Jul 04:21 AM
The CountryNorthland needs unity for $977m regional deal, minister advisesNorthland has missed out on the first cut of regional deals but is still hopeful.11 Jul 12:00 AM
The Country‘Clearly preventable’: Company, director sentenced over timber yard deathFines and reparations of $450,000 have been ordered after the death of 23yo Ethyn McTier.09 Jul 01:26 AM
The Country'David and Goliath': Australian gold mine company makes $25m Central Otago land dealSantana Minerals announced last week a binding agreement to purchase Ardour Station.09 Jul 12:54 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionThomas CoughlanThomas Coughlan: Govt mulls dramatic local government reform, slashing councilsNews of merging ministries was just the tip of the iceberg.04 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryTradie's remarkable revival of long-lost NZ clothing brand from his backyard shed Nikolai Solakof had never sewn before reviving Oscar Eide from his shed.03 Jul 10:43 PM
The CountryThunderstorm risk for top half of the North Island, heavy rain watch for Wairoa A thunderstorm has already popped up in Taranaki, which suffered flooding yesterday.03 Jul 10:16 PM
The CountryNZ's most photographed hotel up for saleOne of the owners, Cade Thornton, asked that offers to buy the hotel go directly to him.03 Jul 08:15 PM
The CountryWhy this young vet chose a rural life over city clinicsHolly Gardyne has no regrets about moving to a rural practice.01 Jul 11:41 PM
The CountryMetService warns of heavy rain for Nelson, Tasman amid floodingTasman expects up to 150mm of rain; Nelson forecasts 80-100mm.01 Jul 02:41 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryInside the new luxury eatery blending Central Otago's history and cuisineFine dining restaurant is a nod to gold mining history and Chinese immigrants of the area.27 Jun 11:00 PM
The CountryRoads cut off, homes evacuated in the south as Auckland hit by thunderstormsSevere weather hits as school holidays begin, with evacuations in Marlborough. 27 Jun 08:24 AM
The CountryEvacuations under way as South Island lashed by heavy rain and flood threatsA state of emergency has been declared in Nelson and Tasman as rain batters the region.27 Jun 12:40 AM
The Country'Mumma bear' of six mourned after fatal ATV farm accident The all-terrain vehicle rolled on farmland near Millers Flat on Thursday. 25 Jun 02:12 AM
The CountryBrief winter respite to be swept away by heavy rain, severe galesHeavy rain watches are being issued.23 Jun 07:00 PM
The Country One dead, three injured in Central Otago ATV accidentOne adult died at the scene and three people suffered minor to moderate injuries.20 Jun 02:29 AM
PremiumPremiumThe Country50 years on the ice: How an Olympic gold medal kickstarted a couple's businessRoss and Nell Blong’s family has run ice rinks and skates business for 50 years.19 Jun 11:00 PM
The CountryRural vs urban economy: Who's doing 'the hard work' and which regions are booming?ASB has released its Q1 Regional Economic Scoreboard: Food exports make an impact. 17 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountrySunshine follows chilly start before wet weather returns for MatarikiOne South Island spot fell into the double figures below zero this morning.16 Jun 10:44 PM
The CountryNew Zealand braces for potential arrival of deadly H5N1 bird fluIn October 2024, H5N1 was found in king penguins on Crozet and Kerguelen islands.16 Jun 10:18 PM
The Country'We still have that risk': Thunderstorm chance remains in north, skifields to open in south The wet weather has also caused a mudslide that's blocking a North Island highway. 12 Jun 10:19 PM
The CountryThunderstorm threat looms over NZ, downpours for the southA heavy rain watch is in place for North Otago until this evening. 11 Jun 10:31 PM
The CountryWellington leads in income, South Island shines in low unemploymentWellington now ranks high in housing affordability due to falling prices.09 Jun 09:01 PM
