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
The CountryYanfei Bao homicide case: Man charged with murder appears in court, pleads not guiltyThe accused cannot speak or read English, his lawyer told the court today.15 Aug 03:03 AM
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
