The CountryEnvironment Canterbury ceases chemical spraying following ‘incident’WorkSafe told ECan to evaluate how it goes about spraying chemicals.28 Mar 07:11 PM
The CountrySouth Island asked to conserve power immediately, or risk cutsTemperatures plummeted, and demand for electricity is beyond what the grid can handle.28 Mar 07:28 AM
The Country‘Extreme’ summer has southern farmers feeling ignoredRecent rainfall has alleviated drought concerns in Otago and Southland.26 Mar 12:02 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryChina's Westland Milk posts $120m profit turnaroundCompany hits billion-dollar revenue mark for the first time.22 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryTornado rips through South Island town as wild weather hitsWild weather has battered parts of central and southern areas of the country overnight.20 Mar 05:09 PM
The CountrySensitive fishing data to be kept from public at appeal hearingData on fishing in fragile marine area in the South Island to remain confidential.08 Mar 10:03 PM
The Country'Impressive' amount of rain to fall in South Island; heavy rain warnings in placeBoth Westland and Fiordland have been issued heavy rain warnings over the coming day.07 Mar 12:04 AM
The CountryWeekend temp shock: Autumn's 'dramatic' cold snap, thunderstorms for cyclone-hit regionsThe weekend's warm start will be shortlived with day-time highs going from 26C - 15C.03 Mar 12:18 AM
The CountryWatch: Father ‘nearly killed’ by ute in frighteningly close shaveRavi Prasad said it took hours before he returned to a normal emotional state again.02 Mar 08:18 PM
The CountryDog and cat killed in Otago house fire - investigator to attendPets perish as Palmerston home partially gutted.22 Feb 06:50 AM
The CountrySouth Island to expect heavy rainfall over next 24 hoursMetService has confirmed the bottom half of the South Island should expect strong deluges.20 Feb 09:30 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryCyclone Gabrielle: $2b kiwifruit industry right in path of stormFruit quality woes could intensify as Cyclone Gabrielle hits premium growing regions.14 Feb 04:40 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryMainland tales: A day at the sheep salesHerald journalist Kurt Bayer reports on an ageless Kiwi ceremony.10 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountrySouthland man charged with poisoning more than 200 treesA 54-year-old was charged with criminal damage and will appear in court this month.09 Feb 02:09 AM
The CountryFour injured, two seriously following rural Canterbury crashThe collision sparked a large emergency service callout.09 Feb 12:01 AM
The CountrySouth Island experiences one of the hottest Waitangi weekends on recordInvercargill came agonisingly close to breaking a 24-year-old record.05 Feb 09:44 PM
The Country'Unnecessary distress': Dairy worker accused of animal mistreatment gets $50k payoutKimberley Price is happy her reputation has been cleared.03 Feb 06:18 AM
The CountryDairy farm murder: Convicted man launches appealsTony Waldron was attacked as he slept.26 Jan 12:10 AM
The CountryParts of dry South Island may be in drought by summer’s end - NiwaAreas of Otago and Southland may soon be in drought, amid contrasting La Nina effects.24 Jan 09:59 PM
The CountryTasman crews busy with rural blaze, chemical building fireFire and Emergency have told Nelson residents to avoid Elm St during decontamination.23 Jan 08:02 PM
The CountryHelicopters continue to battle vegetation blaze near QueenstownThe vegetation fire at Long Gully has been burning since Thursday night.19 Jan 08:01 PM
The CountryCouncil failure to ensure secure fencing led to death of toddlerCouncil failed to ensure fencing around its Gore oxidation ponds was effective enough.19 Jan 07:50 PM
The CountryRegion's fire risk brings total banCommunity officials believe the risk at this time of year to be too high.19 Jan 07:44 PM
The CountryTwizel crash victim was 'father, farmer, hunter and always needed to be doing something'Man killed in crash remembered by family for "big" dreams16 Jan 10:31 PM
The CountrySheltering sheep killed by lightning in Central OtagoNeighbour walking her dog discovers grisly fate of a dozen ewes and lambs.16 Jan 05:42 PM
The CountryHot and dry temperatures force Marlborough into fire restrictionsAnyone planning on lighting an open-air fire in Marlborough will now need a fire permit.15 Jan 08:43 PM
The CountryThe Canterbury farming town where police continue to investigate a discovered bodyAt this stage, the person's cause of death is being treated as unexplained.03 Jan 09:56 PM
The CountryNew Year’s Eve fatal crash: Car rolls in rural CanterburyEmergency services initially responded to the crash at 7.55pm in Sefton.31 Dec 07:27 PM
The CountryFragile wetlands near Arrowtown torn up by off-roadersOff-road tracks illegally created by negligent 4WD and off-road motorcyclists at Macetown.21 Dec 09:48 PM
The CountryTwo critically injured, one airlifted to hospital, after Canterbury crashPolice were called to the crash at roughly 5.30am.21 Dec 06:01 PM
The CountryTornado rips through Alexandra, damaging 4 homesOne house has lost the roof and debris has been found scattered in the area.17 Dec 07:12 AM
The CountryExhausted trucker claims ‘horrific’ working hoursA South Island trucking company is under investigation over a whistleblower’s claim.16 Dec 10:56 PM
The Country10 days out from Xmas, what might Santa deliver?Meteorologist says a break in the unsettled weather could be on the cards for Christmas.14 Dec 06:50 PM
The CountryWatch: Wild rapids descent gains 46K views and a $1500 fineDramatic five-minute video has sequel in Queenstown District Court.05 Dec 05:38 PM
