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
The CountryWatch: Plane attempts landing but fails in wild Wellington wind, SH1 closedViolent electrical storms have also pounded parts of the South Island this morning.26 Oct 05:27 AM
The CountryMcCaws' mansion: All Blacks legend builds luxury home in WānakaPlanning documents show the scale of the multi-million dollar riverside development.25 Oct 11:18 PM
The CountryOne person dies after after multi-car collision on SH1, North CanterburyThe occupants of one vehicle became trapped after the crash, which happened about 4pm.24 Oct 04:05 AM
The CountryTop harness racing driver diagnosed with aggressive lung cancer at 33The harness racing fraternity is launching a fundraising effort for the Canterbury driver.21 Oct 12:52 AM
The Country'Special bloke': Wife of Sir Tim Wallis pays tributeThe Warbirds over Wānaka founder died yesterday, aged 85.17 Oct 08:08 PM
The CountryThe faces of the South Island's new leaders following blue election tidal waveA new party returns to the South Island and several red seats flip.16 Oct 12:48 AM
The CountrySnowfall possible tomorrow in Canterbury and OtagoColder southerlies are expected for the southern regions.15 Oct 07:29 PM
The CountryWild weather: Gusts top 200km/h, lift roofs, down power lines and trees in CanterburyGusts have topped 200km/h in Canterbury today.14 Oct 04:15 AM
The CountryCops scour new areas in hunt for missing real estate agentYanfei Bao was last seen alive on July 19.10 Oct 11:14 PM
The CountryGore deputy CEO resigns after failed mediationStephen Parry announced his departure after failed mediation with Mayor Ben Bell.10 Oct 07:06 PM
The Country'Safe and well': Boy, 11, found after going missing while fishingThe youngster was last seen around 1.30pm yesterday.08 Oct 07:50 PM
The CountrySearchers find body of fisherman swept off rocksThe alarm was raised at 2.20pm after the man went missing at Slope Point, Southland.03 Oct 08:16 AM
The CountryWarning over person-to-person Cryptosporidium transmission in QueenstownYesterday there were 56 cases of the gastro bug in the Queenstown Lakes outbreak.01 Oct 08:22 PM
The CountryPukaki Downs scrub fire started in forestry block, deemed accidentalNo connection between the fire and the research burns in autumn.27 Sep 06:44 PM
The CountryShell Bay, Banks Peninsula oil spill: Crews unable to access fishing vessel three days after groundingRegional authorities confirmed the boat is still in one piece but unreachable.27 Sep 02:37 AM
The Country‘It’s never too late’: Kiwi who learned to read and write in his late 50s becomes an authorA desire to read to his grandchildren inspired him to admit he was illiterate.25 Sep 11:39 PM
The CountryAgency under fire over Haast Pass closureThe agency is aiming to reopen the road for a single lane of light vehicles.25 Sep 09:28 PM
The CountryOil spill reported off coast of Banks PeninsulaCanterbury Regional Council is responding to an oil spill from a fishing vessel.25 Sep 08:04 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountrySynlait doesn’t rule out capital raise if asset sale falls throughCash-strapped Synlait Milk has DairyWorks up for sale.25 Sep 04:01 AM
The CountryFarm accident: Worker trapped in feed-out machine for more than an hour flown to hospitalEmergency services rushed to rural property just before midday.25 Sep 01:30 AM
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
