The Country'Paradise': Is this the world's best rural job here in NZ?Key responsibility is to nurture the property as it reverts to natural bush.03 May 07:00 PM
The CountryProtesters stop operations at Southland coal mineProtesters had provisions to last several days, they said.01 May 10:53 PM
The CountryBuller floods cost KiwiRail over $3 millionThe area suffered severe flooding in July last year.29 Apr 02:37 AM
The CountrySanford sells lobster quota for $49.3mSanford has sold its Southern South Island lobster quota for $49 million.28 Apr 09:30 PM
The CountryPort worker deaths: Call for inquiryTwo deaths in less than a week - one in Auckland and one in Lyttelton.25 Apr 06:14 PM
The CountryOmicron wave lingers in southRural healthcare services hold the line as wave of Omicron infections refuses to break.13 Apr 06:55 PM
The Country'Dress in layers': Strong wind warnings issued as cold front hitsHeavy rain across the country is also expected today.06 Apr 01:06 AM
The Country'Over the moon': Missing pair reunited with tearful familyGrins all round as Alan Mortimore, 49, and 14-year-old son Danny return after three days.05 Apr 06:46 PM
The CountryExtra crews called to fire in drought-stricken SouthlandMajor fire at Awarua is burning through hectares of mānuka scrub and peat soils.03 Apr 08:16 PM
The CountryChopper pilot's lucky escape: 'I didn't crash it, the machine crashed me'Tony Ibbotson was within sight of home when his helicopter crashed.01 Apr 04:00 PM
The CountryTractor driver 'erratic' before getting caughtHe blew an excess breath alcohol reading of 1077mcg when he was stopped by police.31 Mar 07:11 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryNo legs? No sweat - Amputation no setback for great NZ outdoorsmanFlesh-eating bug cost Ross Millichamp his legs, Kurt Bayer reports.22 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryEnjoy some of the world's best vodka at this Kiwi distilleryThink Poland and Russia have the world's best vodka? Think again.03 Mar 10:33 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryBig Read: Meth-fuelled burglar shot by farmerThe sorry saga could have had an even worse ending, reports Kurt Bayer.03 Mar 10:00 PM
The CountryTransport squeeze: Strain on South Island deliveriesTruck driver shortage, made worse by Omicron, and ferry issues frustrate carriers.03 Mar 05:41 PM
The CountryMPI investigating rider who kicked and hit horseVideo shows a woman beating a horse for about a minute before someone intervenes.28 Feb 04:45 PM
The CountrySign's threat to kill dogs upsets boy and motherA mother and son were shocked by a sign threatening that pets at a track would be shot.25 Feb 10:33 PM
The CountryQueenstown in crisis: Resort town tipped to be closed by FridayChamber of Commerce chief executive Ruth Stokes says labour shortage will bite this week.14 Feb 06:55 PM
The CountryHeavy rain possible for West Coast after week of delugeWarnings include Tasman district west of Motueka, Marlborough Sounds, Rai Valley.11 Feb 05:00 PM
The CountryRogue ram rampage: Cycle trail menace meets his demiseCyclist knocked off bike by 200kg ram.10 Feb 07:07 PM
The CountryMandatory evacuations in Westport as torrential rain hits soaked regionTake steps to look after yourself, residents urged, after more rain than expected arrives.10 Feb 08:14 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFly fisher launches survival kit business amid exploring backyard boomEntrepreneur's start-up betting on more people taking up outdoor adventures.06 Feb 12:30 AM
The CountryWest Coast floods: Stranded parents, kids in nappies rescued by chopper as floodwaters riseA mother and two young children in nappies were helped off the helicopter.04 Feb 02:31 AM
The Country'Heartbroken': Upset as Westport evacuates again; Worst rain still to comeEvacuations underway as mayor warns locals they could be away for up to three days.04 Feb 01:00 AM
The CountryWild weather: Small West Coast town cut off as heavy rain closes inRain over the last 24 hours has made for Westport's wettest February day in 78 years.03 Feb 06:20 PM
The CountryWest Coast downpour: State of emergency declared - residents told to prepareFranz Josef and Haast are isolated due to the State Highway being blocked on either side.02 Feb 06:26 PM
The CountryAnother one bites the dust: Popular festival cancelled for first time in 34 yearsOrganisers say restrictions and Covid in community makes it impossible.02 Feb 03:07 AM
The Country'Significant' rain event: 750mm possible on West Coast, caution urgedMetService has issued a red warning for the area.31 Jan 10:23 PM
The CountryFactory fire causes evacuations, toxic oil slick in Kaiapoi riverFactory fire sends toxic oil into the Waimakariri River mouth.30 Jan 07:30 AM
The CountryTop NZ horse trainer denies animal cruelty allegations after racehorse diesTrainer refutes wrongdoing and says he will fight charges.27 Jan 09:30 PM
The CountrySouth Island Wine and Food, Great Kiwi Beer fest cancelled after shift to redThe shift to red means a 100-person limit on events.25 Jan 12:52 AM
The CountryFire crews return to large scrub fire in South IslandResidents in the area also reported an unplanned power outage.16 Jan 06:06 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryThe great Kiwi ute: A love affairKurt Bayer explores just why we love our utes so much.14 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryDunedin's sea lion population positioned for big increase this summerDunedin's sea lion population could be in for a record breeding season this summer.09 Jan 07:52 AM
