The Country‘Huge job’ to get Haast Pass reopenedThe West Coast to Otago-Queenstown route is closed after torrential rain.24 Sep 08:48 PM
The CountrySpecial filter sourced for Queenstown's Two Mile water supplyThe resort town’s residents may only face weeks, not months, of water-boiling pain.22 Sep 08:52 PM
The CountryFlood evacuees directed to locked-up church in comms failureQueenstown residents instead booked a stay at the Holiday Inn out of their own pocket.22 Sep 02:58 AM
The CountryLive: Snow falls as southern flooding mop-up gets underwayLandslides and heavy floodwaters have forced residents to evacuate.22 Sep 02:30 AM
The CountryTwizel blaze: High winds ground choppers; firefighters hope for rainChief says fire 'very difficult to fight'.21 Sep 05:54 AM
The CountryWeather extremes: Town left with eight hours of drinking water in Southland state of emergencyRoads are flooded and water is threatening homes across the southern region.21 Sep 02:55 AM
The CountryTwizel blaze: High winds ground choppers; firefighters hope for rainFire chief says: 'We're in for a hell of a time'.21 Sep 02:08 AM
The CountrySurface flooding in Invercargill as heavy rain sets in for South IslandSurface flooding has hit Invercargill as the South braces for heavy rain and snow.20 Sep 11:33 PM
The Country50 years ago, Marlborough put now world famous Sauvignon Blanc on the mapIn half a century, Marlborough has achieved worldwide recognition for its Sauvignon Blanc.20 Sep 09:23 PM
The CountryWatch: Vegetation fire threatens buildings, closes state highwayFire and Emergency have sent units to tackle the blaze sending smoke across road.20 Sep 03:57 AM
The CountryWhy this village has had a permanent boil-water notice since 1989Dovedale rural water supply is one of the most glaring issues for Tasman’s council.20 Sep 02:10 AM
The CountryFrustrated Queenstown residents felt sick 'weeks' before boil water notice announcedLocals took to social media to report potential issues with their drinking water.19 Sep 07:39 PM
The Country‘Nasty surprise’ as hundreds of kilograms of meat thrown in public binsA mystery meat dumper has been filling Christchurch’s public bins in recent weeks.19 Sep 06:27 AM
The Country'No slavery in our chocolate': Chocolatier pledges support for South Pacific cacaoA Dunedin chocolate factory wants to put South Pacific cacao beans on the map.18 Sep 11:05 PM
The CountryThousands without power after 240km/h winds recorded, flights delayed, roofs ripped off, trees downMore than 10,000 people lost power overnight, Wellington Electricity said.17 Sep 06:43 PM
The CountryBeer fears as Speight’s supply runs lowLion NZ has apologised to customers and added staff to address the issue.14 Sep 08:35 PM
The Country'Thoroughly opposed': Resident survey slams controversial Otago airport plansThe Wānaka Stakeholders Group surveyed more than 600 locals on the issue.13 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryWatch: Pest Patrol – dogs enlisted for pest-free Banks Peninsula successPest Free Banks Peninsula wants to eradicate all animal pests by 2050.08 Sep 04:37 AM
The Country‘Upsetting and horrific’: Young sea lion shot and killedDoC investigating attack on female sea lion in "nationally vulnerable" population.07 Sep 11:05 PM
The CountryRogue whitebaiters camping illegally, knocking down fencesLocal residents say antisocial and disrespectful behaviour is a problem every season.07 Sep 09:09 PM
The CountryVegetation burn-off out of control in CanterburyFive fire trucks, two tankers and one smoke chaser are responding.06 Sep 07:30 PM
The CountryCops scour new areas in hunt for missing real estate agentYanfei Bao was last seen alive on July 19.06 Sep 12:19 AM
The Country2023′s winter the fifth-warmest on recordRelatively hot June and July offset by below-average August temperatures.04 Sep 10:24 PM
The CountryGore council chief executive Stephen Parry resignsParry has resigned after a feud with Mayor Bell.04 Sep 03:17 AM
The CountryChildren who lost parents in fatal crash remain in hospitalThree people were killed in the crash in Otago on Monday.02 Sep 01:19 AM
The CountryRevealed: Man charged with murdering Yanfei Bao namedYanfei Bao was last seen alive on July 19.31 Aug 09:49 PM
The CountryBusinessman third person killed in crash that killed coupleA 'well-respected accountant' is the third person to have died in the Otago crash.29 Aug 11:26 PM
The Country‘Devoted parents’ killed in crash, three of their kids critically injuredThe couple posted a photo together on Facebook two hours before the crash.29 Aug 09:09 PM
The CountryBigger impact: Research shows likely effects of controversial Tarras airportAnimated flyovers released today show the impact Tarras airport would have.29 Aug 01:00 AM
The CountryPolice launch new search for missing Christchurch real estate agent Yanfei BaoYanfei Bao was last seen alive on July 19.24 Aug 10:03 PM
The Country‘No, no, no’: Dashcam captures shocking near-head-on collision"That ute was a blink away from a fatal collision," road safety campaigner says.21 Aug 03:50 AM
The Country900kg bull known as 'Big Boy' responsible for man's death on farmRobert William Hewitt died after being attacked by the bull at his property in Gore.21 Aug 12:29 AM
The CountryThe great chase: Big game fishermen descend on West Coast townAnglers take to the sea hunting giant bluefin tuna.20 Aug 11:04 PM
The CountryYanfei Bao: Alleged kidnapping and murder leaves community on edge"There’s an increased unsettledness or anxiety", a community group says.17 Aug 10:25 PM
