The CountryAustralia approves quarantine-free travel for the South Island People living in South Island can travel to Australia from Tuesday. 16 Oct 08:25 PM
The CountrySam Neill selling his 'beautiful' original Gibbston vineyardTwo Paddocks "expanding and diversifying, and rationalising some aspects of what we do".15 Oct 10:21 PM
The CountryPossum trapper convicted over abusive messages to Chris HipkinsWayne McIvor, 53, also made 32 calls to emergency services and the police.12 Oct 02:42 AM
OpinionMike YardleyMike Yardley: South Island should be sealed off from the NorthOPINION: Delta will reach the South, but why give it an early invitation?08 Oct 05:00 PM
The CountryLove a duck! Woman crashes after swerving to avoid ducklingsFarmer rushes to scene after hearing the sound of tyres screeching and then a loud thud.07 Oct 05:22 PM
The Country'A lot of stressed vets out there': Shortage takes its toll in the SouthA critical shortage of vets is set to get worse, heads of Southern practices say.07 Oct 01:00 AM
VideoSheep mustered near OmaramaSheep mustered near Omarama. Made with funding from NZ On Air. Video / Stephen Jaquiery / ODTWatch03 Oct 11:00 AM
The CountryWhich regions made the biggest moves in ASB's economic scoreboard?The latest ASB Regional Economic Scoreboard shows significant movement pre-lockdown.27 Sep 04:30 AM
The CountryTwo for 2: Big shearing events to go ahead under Covid restrictionsNZ Merino Shears and NZ Spring Shears will take place in October.22 Sep 11:00 PM
The CountryBack to the future: NZ tourist town adopts daylight saving all-year roundWhen NZ "springs forward" this weekend, one town will never go back.19 Sep 10:41 PM
The CountryTwo days in dark: Internet and cellphone reception restored on West CoastInternet restored for thousands on West Coast after lightning strike melts fibre cable.14 Sep 04:07 AM
The CountryLightning causes forest fire, more than a thousand without powerFire crews in the South Island have been kept busy overnight.12 Sep 07:30 PM
The CountryUpdated: 'Trees down all over the place': Strong winds cause havoc, clean up beginsThe wild weather has hampered the ability of crews to get fires under control.10 Sep 12:08 AM
The CountryCock-a-doodle don't! Woman convicted for rowdy roostersNeighbours cry fowl over cacophony of crowing from free-range farm in new subdivision.09 Sep 07:12 PM
The CountryStorm havoc: Strong winds in South Island blow trucks off roadTwo trucks have come off the road and roofing iron has been sent flying in strong winds.09 Sep 08:23 AM
The CountryWild Wednesday: Rain, strong winds and snow to hit the countryMetService has issued road snowfall warnings.07 Sep 07:29 PM
The CountryComplexities of getting our food on to shop shelves in lockdownHow the Delta variant has blown a hole in the security of our supply chains.31 Aug 07:07 PM
The CountryResidents dispute quarry samples showing no cause for concernFears are building water pooling in the quarry is leaching into the city's water supplies.31 Aug 01:12 AM
The CountryCovid 19 Delta outbreak: You shall not pass - airports promise strict checks on travellers as L3/4 divide comes into playAviation Security in place to make sure those travelling have permission.30 Aug 08:26 PM
The CountryLevel 3 countdown: Travel restrictions to stay tight as country readies to divideNZ set to divide in the fight against Covid-19 - and travelling will be severely limited.29 Aug 10:50 PM
The CountryThe ins and outs of travel at level 3How far does "local" travel take us, if we're going to be responsible about it?29 Aug 05:59 PM
The CountryGang members moved on from whitebaiting spotGang members have been trespassed from the best whitebaiting spot on the Grey River.27 Aug 11:19 PM
The CountryLevel 3 is imminent for parts of NZ - but what does it actually change?Level 3 might be coming - but will that actually change much for affected areas?27 Aug 03:15 AM
The CountryLockdown's biggest supermarket sellers: Kiwis go bananasOur ongoing love affair with the banana has continued during lockdown - but broccoli???19 Aug 09:26 PM
The CountryConstructed wetlands could reduce nitrate levels in WaimakaririConstructed wetland uses vegetation & microbes in soil to treat water from farms.16 Aug 10:00 PM
The CountryQueenstown's green creek mystery could take weeks to solveMystery substance in Queenstown creek was similar to water-tracing dye.16 Aug 08:12 AM
The CountryCompanies fined $357,500: Quad bike 'not fit for use' before fatal accidentThe bike's brakes, steering, suspension and bumper were in need of servicing or repair.16 Aug 06:58 AM
The CountryTourists shocked as Lake Wakatipu turns neon greenThe council is urgently looking into the issue.15 Aug 03:20 AM
The CountryWild weather: Auckland gales and snow in the southThunderstorms will light up North Island skies across the day before a wild weekend.05 Aug 11:50 PM
The CountryChances of snowfall in south and north looking 'pretty good' - Metservice'There's quite a cold air mass in circulation,' Metservice says.05 Aug 05:00 PM
The Country'Significant cold break' could bring fresh dumping of snow nationwideSnow could fall to 100-200m in Otago and Southland and 300-400m in the North Island.04 Aug 08:59 PM
The CountryChristchurch family crowing after finally bagging Tony the roosterTony the rooster was set to rule the roost but is now up for adoption at the SPCA.31 Jul 04:08 AM
The CountryBoar-derline: Pig hunter's kills parked up at airportSight of pig carcasses at busy airport criticised – but many voice support for hunter.26 Jul 03:14 AM
The CountryNew salmon catch limits aim to help save wild Chinook speciesMoves to limit salmon catches are critical for future generations, Fish & Game says.23 Jul 05:00 PM
