The CountryWhere the wild things are: Locusts, crickets and balls of all kinds on the menuExplore the crunchy, wriggly, bizarre kai at this year's Wildfoods Festival in Hokitika.10 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryBluecliffs couple avoided standoff with police over evacuationBluecliffs couple have until 11am today to get out of the seaside community.08 Mar 09:53 PM
The CountryThe perfect NZ retreat for a tired city girlRural therapy you never knew you needed.07 Mar 11:00 PM
The Country'A tough time for all concerned': Dry conditions hit South Island farmersRural Support Trusts to make sure farmers have the support they need.05 Mar 08:08 PM
The CountryWatch: Large bull caught walking the street in suburban NelsonPolice responded to the call out along with Animal Control.05 Mar 08:41 AM
The CountryTemperatures set to plummet in the South IslandTemperatures in Dunedin are set to plummet, with blustery winds setting in.04 Mar 08:29 PM
The CountryStorm strikes: Harbour Bridge temporarily closes lanes, tornado hits GreymouthMuch of the North Island lies under a severe electrical storm watch until 6pm.04 Mar 01:39 AM
The CountryLeon Samuels wins Golden Shears open shearing finalResults from the 62nd Golden Shears International Shearing and Woolhandling Championships.03 Mar 09:21 PM
The CountryFarmers selling stock, land amid ‘extreme’ droughtParts of Marlborough are having their driest period since 1930.01 Mar 09:13 PM
The CountryTarras airport: Plans put on holdChristchurch Airport bought 750ha of farmland in Tarras in 2020.27 Feb 10:51 PM
The Country'Extremely dry' conditions on upper South Island farmsMarlborough farmer says dams used for stock water beginning to run dry.26 Feb 02:31 AM
The CountryOne dead after two-vehicle collision in Selwyn DistrictA stretch of State Highway 77 remains closed after the two-vehicle smash.22 Feb 07:34 AM
The CountryLake Hāwea station owner critically hurt in crashJustine Ross was one of three people injured when their vehicle rolled into a ditch.21 Feb 05:31 AM
The CountryTributes to Balclutha business owner killed in workplace accidentAlex McLellan died yesterday at McLellan Freight, the company he founded.20 Feb 11:34 PM
The Country‘Several thousand’ dead eels found in Southland streamPeople are asked to avoid contact with the water as officials investigate.20 Feb 05:38 AM
The Country'Dangerous' forestry practice leaves Port Hills at risk of more blazes - residentA Port Hills resident says forestry is to blame for the blaze that devastated the region.20 Feb 01:53 AM
The CountryOne million cubic metres of sediment as Waiho River shifts - againA river threatening the Franz Josef sewerage ponds has suddenly changed its course.19 Feb 08:19 PM
The CountryRain brings relief to deep-seated Port Hills fireFire crews say the rain is welcome but makes conditions more slippery.19 Feb 07:29 PM
The CountryCanterbury fires: Residents to return home as wind ramps up Waikari Valley blazeWaipara residents will be returning home, as fire crews battle strong winds.19 Feb 01:07 AM
The CountryFarmers urged to keep an eye out for fall armywormHighly invasive moth can wreak havoc on maize and sweetcorn crops.18 Feb 09:38 PM
The CountryFirefighters race to contain Port Hills blaze as strengthening winds pose threatPolice are urging people to keep away so firefighters can tackle the uncontrolled blaze.14 Feb 10:11 PM
The CountryTragic family outing: Rafting victim was celebrating 10th wedding anniversaryMark Dillon died while trying to help free a raft that was stuck on the river.13 Feb 10:02 PM
The CountryInvestigations underway following Clarence River rafting death, police confirm commercial company involvedThe river runs through the Kaikōura Ranges in the South Island.12 Feb 07:39 PM
The CountryWonky Box's South Island expansion on trackWonky Box team employs 17 southerners, including an on-the-ground grower liaison.12 Feb 01:00 AM
The CountryFijian government signs deal with NZ firm to boost medicinal cannabis sectorThe New Zealand company plans to invest a minimum of $65m in Fiji's cannabis sector.11 Feb 01:14 AM
The Country'Horror movie': Irish farm worker who lost arm in NZ accident wins $6m court battleBut Kiwi farm boss says he will review Irish judgment; claims worker accepted fault.09 Feb 02:20 AM
The Country'Meagre': Predicted rainfall levels well below average for rest of monthChristchurch and Wellington could see a high of only 17C on Sunday.08 Feb 04:36 AM
The CountrySouthland community state of emergency declared, threats to life and homesHeavy rain and sea swell has caused increased erosion at Bluecliffs.08 Feb 01:16 AM
The CountryLarge forest fire in Tasman expected to be contained by tomorrow eveningHeavy-machinery operators worked through the night to cut firebreaks.07 Feb 06:20 PM
The CountryCanterbury scrub fire contained, remains at five hectaresResidents were evacuated and some lost power as the scrub fire blazed near SH1.06 Feb 05:45 PM
The CountryWatch: Large Canterbury blaze spans hectares, public health warning for smokeCrews from seven brigades and two helicopters are in attendance.06 Feb 06:57 AM
The CountryKirwee, Canterbury forest fire: 50 firefighters extinguish blazeFire and Emergency said there have been no significant flareups overnight.05 Feb 10:23 PM
The CountryForest fire contained: Not out of the woods yet as mercury to soar above 30CFire crews brace for big day across tinder-dry Canterbury.04 Feb 11:02 PM
The Country'The river will do what it will do': Engineers to assess shifted WaihoA full assessment of the river's shift into the Tatare will be done on February 8-9.01 Feb 02:43 AM
