The CountryMurder charge laid in case of Yanfei Bao; police seek spade, clothesPolice believe a brand new spade and clothing items were disposed of in Christchurch.14 Aug 08:21 PM
The CountryPolice temporarily pause search for Yanfei BaoYanfei Bao was last seen alive on July 19.14 Aug 12:19 AM
The CountryWeather: South Island gets more snow, roadfall warnings, Auckland in for showersMetService issues heavy snow warnings, watches in South Island, Desert Rd to get flurries.08 Aug 01:25 AM
The CountryPolice focus on farmland in search for Yanfei BaoNearly three weeks on from Yanfei Bao's disappearance, the search continues.07 Aug 09:19 PM
The CountryLandfill worker critical after being ‘overcome by fumes’Firefighters rescued the man in West Coast incident; he is critically ill in hospital.03 Aug 10:35 PM
The Country'Triple whammy': Gales, heavy rain, snow as 'blizzard-like' storm nearsMetService has issued a 'triple-whammy' of strong wind, heavy snow, heavy rain watches.31 Jul 01:36 AM
The CountryNorthlanders sending winter warmth to South Island with citrus from Lions Clubs' campaignWhangārei Lions clubs again collect tonnes of winter fruit for southern folk.23 Jul 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Who will inherit?': How to keep Kiwi farms in the familyAgeing Kiwi farmers risk losing their farms because they don't have a succession plan.19 Jul 05:01 PM
The CountryCows killed after being hit by a truckPolice said it's not clear at this stage whether any people are injured.04 Jul 08:48 PM
The CountryRogue hunters in rural Canterbury shoot family's catThe incident happened a week after the region’s cat-killing competition.03 Jul 10:16 PM
The CountryWatch: 'Meat! Meat! Meat!' - Kids parade pest kills for shocked protestersScene comes after cat killing category reinstated at a South Island hunting competition.25 Jun 10:10 PM
The CountryCat-hunting tournament returns to Canterbury after public backlashSafe For Animals slams the tournament's return.20 Jun 10:26 PM
The CountryTrapping ‘library’ receives council grantTaieri Mouth Amenities Society has been awarded a grant of $37,000.19 Jun 08:29 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryThe town NZ forgot: Meet those refusing to leave the abandoned post-disaster zoneKurt Bayer reports on a stoic group who refuse to leave ‘paradise’.09 Jun 05:00 PM
The Country‘I hope you’ve got a decent lawyer’: Dairy farm row ends in employment disputeThe farm employee admitted to baiting his boss, but he was sacked unlawfully.29 May 07:00 AM
The CountryArborist dies in Hagley Park following workplace accidentWorkSafe confirmed an investigation had been opened into the incident.22 May 02:27 AM
The CountrySam Neill gives back with hefty donation after blood cancer battle'Happy to help, just as they help so many', says Kiwi acting legend.19 May 01:53 AM
The CountryBell of the brawl: NZ's youngest mayor survives no confidence voteThe future of the council had been hanging in the balance.16 May 04:40 AM
The CountryGore council fight: Tension mounts ahead of this afternoon's showdownCouncillors to vote on motion of no confidence in NZ's youngest mayor.15 May 09:49 PM
The CountryGore council spat: Key figures hunker down ahead of showdownCouncillors to vote tomorrow on motion of no confidence in NZ's youngest mayor.15 May 03:10 AM
The CountryMajority of Gore District Council calls on Mayor Ben Bell to resignThe youngest mayor in New Zealand's history is being urged to step down.11 May 04:57 AM
The Country'Grossly excessive speed': Judge blasts farmer for 'appalling' hit-and-run cyclist deathA man who lied to police about who was driving a car after a fatal crash is sentenced.04 May 04:29 AM
The CountryCouncil staff allegedly drove illegally altered utes into oncoming traffic while chemical sprayingThe regional council ceased all chemical spraying in Canterbury at the end of March.02 May 05:00 PM
The Country‘Gritney Spears’: Queenstown offers public the chance to name new council trucksThe most popular names by public vote will be assigned to four new vehicles.01 May 11:58 PM
The Country'It was The Muppet Show': Farmer ‘livid’ dog owners not prosecutedOwner of two roaming lamb-killing dogs escapes prosecution.01 May 07:54 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryMeet the 'Spud King': Millionaire says farming 'better than sex'Herald journalist Kurt Bayer meets a quiet, self-made millionaire who just loves farming.29 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryCampaigner's water tests in Ashburton again reveal high level of nitrate contamination2021 Greenpeace test found water 'loaded' with nitrate contamination: method queried.24 Apr 02:47 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryBlood and Gore: Inside split between mayor and CEO tearing a town apartKurt Bayer reports on the tumultuous tenure so far of NZ’s youngest-ever mayor.22 Apr 09:24 PM
The Country'It's catastrophic' - Community acts to stop spread of huge sea worms'People are totally unaware of what’s going on under the water ... it's catastrophic.'21 Apr 09:21 PM
The CountryRicky Gervais mocks Canterbury cat-killing competition after overseas reports'Right. We need some new PR ideas to make the world love New Zealand.'19 Apr 09:55 PM
The CountryNew iPhone feature alerts emergency services to dramatic tractor crashApple iPhone potentially saved lives in north Canterbury this morning.19 Apr 09:54 PM
The CountrySPCA slams hunting event sending children off to shoot catsHunters aged 14 or younger have until late June to kill as many feral cats as they can.18 Apr 03:04 AM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'I didn't kill her': He was jailed 20 years ago for murdering his wife to marry a prostitute. Now he wants to clear his nameIn his first interview, Kevin Harmer says he did not set a car alight killing his wife.15 Apr 05:00 PM
The Country'Downhill very soon': 9000+ lightning strikes as thunderstorms hit countryThe stormy weather is expected to continue all week but hopefully clear by the weekend.11 Apr 01:53 AM
