The CountryArborist dies in Hagley Park following workplace accidentWorkSafe confirmed an investigation had been opened into the incident.22 May 02:27 AM
The CountrySam Neill gives back with hefty donation after blood cancer battle'Happy to help, just as they help so many', says Kiwi acting legend.19 May 01:53 AM
The CountryBell of the brawl: NZ's youngest mayor survives no confidence voteThe future of the council had been hanging in the balance.16 May 04:40 AM
The CountryGore council fight: Tension mounts ahead of this afternoon's showdownCouncillors to vote on motion of no confidence in NZ's youngest mayor.15 May 09:49 PM
The CountryGore council spat: Key figures hunker down ahead of showdownCouncillors to vote tomorrow on motion of no confidence in NZ's youngest mayor.15 May 03:10 AM
The CountryMajority of Gore District Council calls on Mayor Ben Bell to resignThe youngest mayor in New Zealand's history is being urged to step down.11 May 04:57 AM
The Country'Grossly excessive speed': Judge blasts farmer for 'appalling' hit-and-run cyclist deathA man who lied to police about who was driving a car after a fatal crash is sentenced.04 May 04:29 AM
The CountryCouncil staff allegedly drove illegally altered utes into oncoming traffic while chemical sprayingThe regional council ceased all chemical spraying in Canterbury at the end of March.02 May 05:00 PM
The Country‘Gritney Spears’: Queenstown offers public the chance to name new council trucksThe most popular names by public vote will be assigned to four new vehicles.01 May 11:58 PM
The Country'It was The Muppet Show': Farmer ‘livid’ dog owners not prosecutedOwner of two roaming lamb-killing dogs escapes prosecution.01 May 07:54 PM
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.29 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryCampaigner's water tests in Ashburton again reveal high level of nitrate contamination2021 Greenpeace test found water 'loaded' with nitrate contamination: method queried.24 Apr 02:47 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryBlood and Gore: Inside split between mayor and CEO tearing a town apartKurt Bayer reports on the tumultuous tenure so far of NZ’s youngest-ever mayor.22 Apr 09:24 PM
The Country'It's catastrophic' - Community acts to stop spread of huge sea worms'People are totally unaware of what’s going on under the water ... it's catastrophic.'21 Apr 09:21 PM
The CountryRicky Gervais mocks Canterbury cat-killing competition after overseas reports'Right. We need some new PR ideas to make the world love New Zealand.'19 Apr 09:55 PM
The CountryNew iPhone feature alerts emergency services to dramatic tractor crashApple iPhone potentially saved lives in north Canterbury this morning.19 Apr 09:54 PM
The CountrySPCA slams hunting event sending children off to shoot catsHunters aged 14 or younger have until late June to kill as many feral cats as they can.18 Apr 03:04 AM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'I didn't kill her': He was jailed 20 years ago for murdering his wife to marry a prostitute. Now he wants to clear his nameIn his first interview, Kevin Harmer says he did not set a car alight killing his wife.15 Apr 05:00 PM
The Country'Downhill very soon': 9000+ lightning strikes as thunderstorms hit countryThe stormy weather is expected to continue all week but hopefully clear by the weekend.11 Apr 01:53 AM
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
