The Country'A killer': Battle to find a place to live in idyllic Southland town'If we’ve got any young people wanting jobs out here, they can’t find anywhere to live.'20 Jun 11:30 PM
LiveThe Country'Hectic': Hail the size of marbles pelts Auckland, city braces for next severe weather boutThunderstorms, heavy rain and strong 120km/h gales have hit the city this morning.29 May 02:56 AM
The Country'Very excited': Planting project to boost Central Otago’s native biodiversityPlanting project at Central Otago’s Half Mile Recreation Reserve starts next month.27 May 10:56 PM
The Country‘F***ing lies’: TV star Noel Edmonds rejects claims he sacked Kiwi winery staffUK celeb Noel Edmonds rejects claims he sacked 17 Kiwi winery staff with a day's notice.17 May 06:51 PM
The CountryUK TV star accused of blindsiding Kiwi vineyard staff with winter closureOne day's notice of job cuts for 17 staff at Noel Edmonds' South Island winery.17 May 01:27 AM
The CountryWatch: 'Absolutely devastated': Honey company forced to destroy $2m worth of bee boxesThe destruction order came after American foulbrood disease was detected.15 May 12:45 AM
The Country'Third-world stuff': Energy minister praises chilly Kiwis' restraint amid grid crisisThe country’s grid operator issued a warning notice in advance.09 May 10:08 PM
The Country'Third-world stuff': Crisis meeting held ahead of grid emergency as polar blast bears downFriday promises NZ's coldest day of 2024 - and more frosty temperatures are due tonight.09 May 10:01 AM
The CountryColdest day of 2024 so far: Kiwis wake to frosts, snow with more cold temps on wayMetService says this May has been a stark contrast to the warmer conditions last year.09 May 12:54 AM
The Country'These animals need to die': Controversial cat hunting contest returnsNationwide, it is estimated feral cats kill up to 100 million birds each year.06 May 03:04 AM
The CountryHeavy rain watches in place, chilly end to the week expectedEnjoy the sun while it lasts - temperature drops and rain are on the way.30 Apr 01:05 AM
The CountryA&P Association’s board director paid $75k for landing $5m council dealThe board is keeping mum after Christchurch City Council revealed the details of the deal.26 Apr 07:25 AM
The CountryThe region where home owners are facing a rates rise of up to 33%District Mayor Tim Cadogan said it was a tough but necessary decision.24 Apr 03:35 AM
The CountryAnzac weather: Cold start for dawn service, heavy rain for the South IslandIt's a mixed bag of weather for the country on Anzac Day.23 Apr 11:16 PM
The CountryPerson found dead in Ram Paddock Rd, North CanterburyThe circumstances of the death are under investigation, WorkSafe comment has been sought.23 Apr 09:50 PM
The CountryRugby club grieves loss after 22-year-old dies in workplace incidentThe man died in an accident at a Mid Canterbury farm on Wednesday.18 Apr 04:57 AM
The CountryA&P Agricultural Show cancelled this year in ChristchurchOrganisers of the A&P show in Christchurch say it's not financially viable.16 Apr 10:03 PM
The CountryPerson dies following a workplace incident on Ashburton farmThe Herald understands the incident occurred at Anwick Farms on Singletree Rd.16 Apr 12:15 AM
The CountryHow losing his job inspired Wānaka man to change the face of tourismLosing his tourism job didn't stop Tim Barke from using his skills to help others.13 Apr 05:00 PM
The Country'Be prepared to evacuate': West Coast residents on flood alert, severe thunderstorm watch for northPower cuts, landslides and road closures struck the West Coast yesterday.10 Apr 11:31 PM
The CountryAuckland set for wet end to week as West Coast prepares for 57-hr delugeWest Coast officials say they are apprehensive but prepared for the incoming rain.08 Apr 05:00 PM
The Country'Atmospheric river' may bring more than a month's rain in three daysMetService issues a raft of new weather watches and warnings ahead of a big rain-maker.07 Apr 11:52 PM
The CountryTākaka man Peter Miller’s death not suspicious, police sayHis body was found after his family raised concerns they hadn't heard from him.07 Apr 09:10 PM
The CountryIntense weather ahead: Rain-maker to douse NZ, flooding threatA moisture-packed system is set to saturate much of NZ, with warnings likely to be issued.07 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryMan whose body was found in sinkhole identified, family pay tributeHis body was found after his family raised concerns they hadn't heard from him.22 Mar 12:26 AM
The Country'We found the bastard': 10th meteorite discovered in NZ by citizen scientistsThe space rock entered Earth’s atmosphere at a speed of 50 to 60 kilometres per second.21 Mar 04:25 AM
The CountryFamily of man who fell down sinkhole 'totally devastated'; police probe ‘unexplained’ deathHis body was found after his family raised concerns they hadn't heard from him.21 Mar 03:00 AM
The CountryDrought leaves Marlborough farmers facing 'perfect storm''We have got low commodity prices, we’ve got high interest and we’ve got the drought.'18 Mar 08:10 PM
The CountrySelf-made multimillionaire 'Spud King' farmer diesAllan Pye passed away at the weekend, aged 83.18 Mar 04:15 AM
The CountryRuakākā fires doused; Tiwai Pt scrub fire suspected arson; person hurt in house fireDunedin fire one of three house fires last night in southern region,17 Mar 05:11 PM
The CountrySerial drink driver rammed and killed 29 lambs as Cyclone Gabrielle loomedShe was abusive to attending police and to shepherds on the scene attempting to help her.15 Mar 08:54 PM
The CountrySnow falls in South Island, Auckland set for heavy showers, temperatures go below zeroMetService is calling this the 'coldest weekend of the year so far'.15 Mar 02:55 AM
The CountryAuckland's coldest weekend this year? Wintry snap poised to hit the countryA road snowfall warning has been issued for a South Island alpine pass.14 Mar 12:16 AM
The CountryFires in Otago contained; residents not yet able to return; helicopters called inThe fires were reported just after midnight.10 Mar 08:33 PM
