The CountryAerial footage shows how close fire came to homesThe dramatic images capture the scorched earth just metres away from structures.07 Jan 09:37 PM
The Country'Too late to brake': Crash that left four dead likely caused by missed stop signThe group was en route to the Gold Guitar Awards at the time of the quadruple fatal crash.07 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryWatch: 'What the hell was that?' - Flour mill silo collapses in central ChristchurchA resident across the road said he heard a big bang and looked across to see cloud.07 Jan 07:13 AM
The CountryCanterbury fire crew respond to fellow volunteer's deathGavin Thomas Lack served with the Lincoln volunteer brigade for over 12 years.07 Jan 05:13 AM
The CountryHow is the rest of summer looking? Forecasters take a long look at El NiñoThe latest Niwa Weather outlook is out - and it's a mixed bag.05 Jan 11:00 PM
The CountryTe Mana Ora tells people to avoid Lake Hood after toxic algae foundOfficials warn boiling infected water does not remove the toxin.05 Jan 05:48 AM
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.30 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryBeaumont Bridge biggest such project ‘in a generation’The bridge has been open since July, under temporary speed restrictions.20 Dec 07:30 PM
The CountryForecaster signals hot, sticky nights in lead-up to Christmas across northern NZIt was a sticky 18.6C night in Auckland with more uncomfortable, humid days to follow18 Dec 09:40 PM
The CountryCrews battle boiler house blaze at Christchurch sawmillThe boiler house was well involved in flame when crews arrived.18 Dec 05:30 PM
The Country'All consuming': Farming family's 20-year battle with Govt over land errorFifth-generation farmers at wits' end over long-running boundary botch up.18 Dec 04:00 PM
The Country'Incredibly rare person': Queenstown crash victim was Royalburn Station's head butcherVictim of a fatal car crash near Queenstown was a head butcher and 'master charcutier'.17 Dec 04:34 AM
The CountryCannabis in rest homes: Kiwi company uses retirees for medicinal testsCompany trialling substitute for sleep and pain medication in aged care facilities.12 Dec 11:04 PM
The CountryMegan and Sacha ready to take each other’s world record shearing titlesSponsored content: Megan holds the solo 9-hr strong wool lamb record and Sacha the 8-hr.12 Dec 07:32 PM
The Country'Extensive damage': Severe storm hits Wellington, multiple injuries, thousands without powerThunderstorms to bring heavy rain, hail and damaging gusts to east of North Island.12 Dec 07:41 AM
The CountryOne person killed in a quad-bike accident last night in TimaruEmergency services were called to the fatal scene at 11.40pm.10 Dec 01:18 AM
The CountryFamous high country station becomes first NZ farm to earn B Corp status'Their innovative approach reflects the kind of leadership we need to see ...'07 Dec 09:30 PM
The CountryFonterra worker sacked for not wearing mask for Covid-19 awarded $30k compensationShe couldn't wear a mask due to her asthma.07 Dec 07:00 PM
The CountryOne dead after quad bike rolls near RakaiaAn investigation into the crash is under way.03 Dec 06:37 AM
The CountryPlanned $600m solar farm in Twizel to power 100,000 homes'It is one of the best sites you could pick anywhere.'29 Nov 07:04 PM
The CountryRun, rabbit, run: Bunny shoot planned to tackle furry pestsQueenstown Lakes District Council set to carry out its first bunny cull in local park.29 Nov 01:14 AM
The CountryTeen with 'brightest kind of future' died after being thrown from horseThe horse bolted and Eliza-Jayne Coetzee was thrown into a fence before hitting the ground27 Nov 05:00 PM
The CountryPolice respond to report of disorder at rural property in CanterburyPolice say they're attempting to engage with the occupants of the property.27 Nov 08:23 AM
The Country'Bitter campaign': Petition calling for Gore council exec to go labelled 'vindictive'Most councillors voted to prevent the organiser from speaking at the meeting.21 Nov 08:49 PM
The CountryShow Day: When country comes to townNZ's largest agricultural and pastoral show celebrates its 160th anniversary this week.16 Nov 05:00 AM
The CountryGroup of locals band together to save rural Southland pubThe Waikaka pub has been community hub for decades.14 Nov 04:38 AM
The CountryClaim of ‘rife bullying’ by irrigating farmersSpringvale farmer expects irrigation water rights issue to end up in court.13 Nov 08:46 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryRoad to the Cup: An inside look into training a championThe Herald heads to the beach at dawn as harness-racing hopefuls train on sand and surf.13 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryFarmers have their say on council plansORC's draft land and water regional plan has received strong feedback.09 Nov 07:50 PM
The Country$20m Healthcare infrastructure investment set to boost access for South Island Māori and rural residentsThe population of Amberley in North Canterbury increased by 58 per cent over 12 years.07 Nov 06:46 PM
The Country25 years post settlement, Ngāi Tahu set up for bright and lucrative futureSettlement assets increased by 1000 percent.07 Nov 06:22 PM
The CountryThe business tycoon who quit Auckland to transform a South Island town of 900 people'I fell in love with Reefton, because it is as a town used to be.'06 Nov 07:06 AM
The Country'An unbelievable few weeks': $130k raised to help to Kiwi harness racing driver Katie Cox fight aggressive lung cancerThe harness racing fraternity is launching a fundraising effort for the Canterbury driver.30 Oct 10:00 PM
The CountryAviation legend’s funeral to be a ‘celebration of a very full life’Sir Tim was the founder of the Warbirds over Wanaka Airshow, which was launched in 1988.27 Oct 09:48 PM