The Country'Heartbreaking': Australian farmer hit by bird flu sends warning to NZ'It could take months to replace hens,' Australian egg producer warns.03 Dec 07:09 PM
The Country'It's really quite scary': Ground zero at Otago chicken farm bird flu outbreakProcess under way to cull 80,000 chickens on Otago farm. 02 Dec 10:32 PM
The Country80,000 chickens to be culled as bird flu spreads to second shedThere is no indication the H7N6 virus has spread beyond the farm. 02 Dec 06:42 PM
The CountryWhat you need to know after bird flu found on Otago chicken farmWe’ve heard a lot about H1N1. Should we be worried about this other strain?02 Dec 06:31 PM
The CountryHigh nitrate levels trigger health warning for South Canterbury residentsDo-not-drink notice issued in Waimate as nitrate levels breach safe limits.02 Dec 05:59 AM
The CountryFirst case of high pathogenic strain of bird flu found on Otago egg farmMinistry acting quickly after H7N6 detected on farm in Otago.02 Dec 02:21 AM
The CountryWhat lies beneath: A small NZ town harbours a classic underwater secretHow did a classic car end up anchored on a submerged bridge in this idyllic lake?01 Dec 05:18 PM
The CountryTemperatures forecast to exceed 30C across NZ this weekAccording to MetService, Gisborne is set to reach a scorching 32C on Wednesday.01 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryDeath of ‘wonderful’ teacher aide referred to coronerRenee Whitcher's death has shocked the small North Canterbury town. 26 Nov 07:04 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryMedicinal cannabis grower Puro seals Australian dealThe company is highlighting the regulatory roadblocks that prevent distribution here.26 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryA Kiwi industry abuzz: How mānuka honey is finding its sweet spot again'You don’t want to be doom and gloom your whole life. That's just a miserable way to live'22 Nov 07:06 AM
The CountryWintry blast: Temps to plunge near freezing, rain, hail, late-season snow to lash southIf you're in Queenstown, be prepared for chilly 1C overnight temperatures tomorrow.20 Nov 12:43 AM
The Country'Right thing to do': Forester selling woodchip to fuel local biomass market'The benefits for us have not been financial, I’ll put that upfront.'13 Nov 08:32 PM
The CountryLost legacy: Alliance Plant closure hits founding families hardThe Alliance processing plant axed 600 jobs last month, closing after 139 years.01 Nov 12:02 AM
The CountryNZ trawler's 'shameful' 37kg coral catch suspends fishing in area until 2026Nelson-based trawler Tasman Viking pulled up 37kg of coral west of New Zealand.31 Oct 06:27 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'The barbecue savant': Inside the world of New Zealand's competitive BBQ circuitCompetitive BBQ is surging in popularity in NZ - and we already have a world champ.27 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryRegional councillor denies grandstanding claim after meeting removalAllan Birchfield: 'I’m just trying to do my best for the people who elected me.'24 Oct 10:39 PM
The CountryPower cuts, slips in Lower North Island as wild weather strikes the countryCold temperatures are forecast to plague much of the South Island.24 Oct 07:01 PM
The CountryUnexpected partnership between NZ’s largest iwi and medical cannabis producerNgai Tahu confirms financial investment into Marlborough-based company, Puro.24 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountrySouth Island braces for downpours, half a metre of rain could fall at altitudeA heavy rain watch has already been issued for Fiordland.21 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryDrizzle forecast for entire country, heavy showers in Auckland amid sudden 10C drop in tempsPolar jet stream pulls series of cold air surges across NZ today, Sunday, early next week.08 Oct 07:24 PM
The CountryOtago flooding: Concern overnight for river levels, Dunedin highways closed, NZDF brought inDunedin and surrounding areas are enduring a once-in-a-century weather event.04 Oct 02:40 AM
LiveThe CountryDunedin cut off: Floodwaters close state highways, second rain 'peak' later today, Clutha declares state of emergencyOfficials hoping for breaks in the weather to help ease surface flooding.04 Oct 12:45 AM
The CountrySouth Dunedin residents ‘encouraged’ to self-evacuate as flood waters rise'Risk of flooding, slips are high. Follow the advice of local authorities' - MetService03 Oct 09:29 AM
LiveThe Country‘Exceptional situation’: Dunedin residents warned of overnight downpour, asked to stay home'Risk of flooding, slips are high. Follow the advice of local authorities' - MetService03 Oct 07:04 AM
The Country33-hr drenching: Severe thunderstorms for upper North Island, snowstorms, downpours in southSnowstorms are also forecast for parts of south. Severe weather alerts are out across NZ.01 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryIntense downpours to hit NZ, warnings issued for upper northAuckland has a cloudy Thursday forecast, but heavy rain is tipped for tomorrow.01 Oct 01:14 AM
The CountryDownpours to hit tomorrow as heavy rain expected throughout OctoberA weather system is set to douse New Zealand tomorrow, with more expected in October.30 Sep 04:00 PM
The CountryExplained: The 'excessive red tape' behind Timaru meatworks closureAbout 600 people could lose their jobs.29 Sep 11:03 PM
The CountryProposed closure of Timaru meatworks 'pretty foreboding' – minister'It's a wake-up call, we as a Government have got to take this seriously.'29 Sep 10:57 PM
The Country'This is massive': Timaru locals devastated after 600 jobs affected by meatworks closureOne staff member described the plant like a family.27 Sep 05:30 AM
The Country'Gut-wrenching, heartbreaking': 600 Timaru workers face losing their jobsAlliance Group plans to shut its South Canterbury freezing works by the end of this year.27 Sep 01:06 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryAll-hands Alliance Timaru meeting 'not going to be about beautifying site': Meatworkers UnionMeat co-operative CEO won't comment.26 Sep 04:19 AM
The CountryECan chair resigns after council car reportedly caught speeding 678 timesScott's resignation takes effect Friday, when Craig Pauling will be acting chairman.26 Sep 01:45 AM
