The CountryTwo South Island towns lose Kiwibank servicesPaper Plus Cromwell and Alexandra will close their Kiwibank agencies on May 31.26 Apr 09:28 PM
The CountryWet start and possible thunderstorms for North Island, snow in southBring out the brollies - it's going to be a wet and possibly thundery morning for some.26 Apr 08:15 PM
The CountryMercury falling: Autumn chill sets in for the South IslandOtago woke this morning to the chilliest start of the year so far.26 Apr 07:33 PM
The Country'Farmers need help': Plea for support as dry conditions continue in CanterburyA farmer says government support for the sector may soon be essential.20 Apr 08:03 PM
The CountryLead scare: Water still undrinkable as ministry backs health responseAlerts were given at the right time, report finds, as contamination mystery drags on.16 Apr 02:31 AM
The CountryTahr hunting tragedy: Mystery remains but experts have theoriesDoC accepts it could improve information around hazards and risks.13 Apr 08:30 PM
The CountryClaims highly toxic waste buried at Tiwai Pt smelterFormer staff say the waste, that contains cyanide, has been buried in unmapped sites.05 Apr 08:03 PM
The CountryGreat Easter Bunny Hunt takes out almost 12,000 rabbitsThe message couldn't be clearer: only one bunny's welcome in Otago at Easter.04 Apr 09:21 PM
The CountryWet, wet, wet: Rain set to swamp NZ this weekThe week's rain should ease in time for an Easter egg hunt.28 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryFarmer threatens to burn forest over plunging values, biodiversity rulesA farming couple in financial strife say they're prepared to take drastic measures.16 Mar 12:33 AM
The CountryFreedom: Beached trawler finally refloatedThe Remus ran aground on the South Island's southern west coast on Thursday.28 Feb 10:36 PM
The CountryGrounded: Fishing trawler stuck on remote beachIt's understood the vessel was trawling for albacore tuna, known as "chicken of the sea".26 Feb 01:39 AM
The CountrySmelter stockpiles 100,000 tonnes of hazardous waste near beachThe smelter company will not reveal its plans for the hazardous waste.21 Feb 07:31 PM
The CountryRevealed: Which surname rules the South Island?It is the most common in the Canterbury, Otago, West Coast and Nelson regions.18 Feb 07:32 PM
The CountryHare-raising ride: Man injures three matesAfter an evening drinking on the farm, four men set out in search of more firewood.10 Feb 05:22 PM
The CountryTwo cars, quad bike, empty beer bottles and dead protected birdsAbout 30 protected red-billed gulls were killed by two cars and a quad bike on Saturday.07 Feb 07:10 PM
The CountryOtago lead contamination: Council offers free fruit and vegA no-drink water notice for Waikouaiti and Karitane remains in place.07 Feb 03:38 AM
The CountryLeadfooted: Residents offered blood tests as council scrambles over contaminated waterWaikouaiti and Karitāne residents offered blood tests following drinking water debacle.04 Feb 06:55 PM
The CountryParents' anxious wait: 'No level of lead is safe for a baby'Elevated levels of lead discovered in Eastern Otago water supply.04 Feb 05:36 PM
The CountryBreaking down barriers around mental health awarenessRight by her side throughout it all is her former partner's dog Jess03 Feb 01:24 AM
The CountryTaxpayers pinged for Tiwai Point toxic waste clean-upThe deal to clean up 8000 tonnes of waste "leaves a slightly sour taste", minister says.02 Feb 05:55 AM
The CountryAmberley tyre fire: Man in court charged with arsonA man has been charged in connection with a tyre fire in North Canterbury.02 Feb 01:10 AM
The CountrySouth Canterbury battered by thunder and lightning, heading for ChristchurchMetservice is forecasting temperatures will reach 17C throughout the day in Christchurch.28 Jan 01:58 AM
The Country'Stupidly hot': Parts of South Island creeping up to 40CMetservice is forecasting a high of 36C in Christchurch and 30C in Dunedin today.26 Jan 04:13 AM
The CountryVineyard tractor roll victim 'true blue Central Otago'The 66-year-old died after a tractor he was driving rolled.25 Jan 03:40 AM
The CountryRoad cones stolen from bridge at risk of collapseSafety signage was intended to warn motorists away from bridge after flooding damage.21 Jan 05:22 PM
The CountryGardeners still underestimating potting mix risk - researcherSimple safety practices can prevent 'a potentially fatal ... infection', researcher says.18 Jan 05:45 PM
The CountryWild weather: Thunderstorms, damaging gales and huge waves predictedDamaging gales of up to 150km/h are expected this week, along with 13m waves.17 Jan 05:23 PM
The CountryMonster waves 10m-high possible amid wild weatherGiant swells and 10m waves in southwest NZ possible amid bout of wild mid-week weather.17 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryFruit fright: Man finds needle in his bananaStock was pulled from supermarket shelves after a Dunedin man found a needle in banana.14 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryCentral Otago Cherry crops ruined by rainSome growers estimate losses at between 30 per cent and 60 per cent.04 Jan 11:31 PM
The CountryFire restrictions across NZ: Northland 'near extreme' dangerDry conditions and forecast strong winds have fire authorities on high alert.18 Dec 03:05 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountrySmall Business: Roadside stall start of Forage & Gold's successZoe Wood explains how her firm pivoted from a focus on tourists to the domestic market.14 Dec 04:23 AM
The CountryHam recall: Public asked to return products after listeria fearsCompany involved in alert also stocks sliced ham at some supermarket delicatessens.07 Dec 09:31 AM
