The CountryArrest after arborists threatened with samurai swordA man believed to be a resident of a motor camp was arrested by armed police today.29 Jan 01:35 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryReefton Distilling Co seeks $3.5m to fund growthReefton-based distilling company is eyeing export to Australia and Britain.27 Jan 04:00 PM
The Country'F*** off back to Russia': Political message to PM on farmer's fieldSouthland farmers are not against mowing political statements into their fields.19 Jan 01:36 AM
The CountryDoC aims to eradicate the wild pigs within 10 yearsPigs on Auckland Island are the only completely virus-free pig species.17 Jan 12:57 AM
The CountryFamily who gifted Marlborough beach slam 'ludicrous' bylawFamily fears Marfells Beach will become "dead" and void of enjoyment if bylaw goes ahead.16 Jan 08:18 PM
The CountryFrustration builds over Queenstown's 'faecal peak''How would you feel if people were going to the loo on your property?'16 Jan 07:37 AM
The CountryDrying out: Parts of North Island could soon be in droughtPockets of the North Island could slide into drought if a big rainmaker doesn't come soon.09 Jan 11:00 PM
The CountryLooters raid fire-ravaged pub - againA supported beam has also collapsed in the burnt out pub.09 Jan 04:54 AM
The CountryDigging in: Clyde digger row not over yetLocals say the digger is an eyesore and a 'blight on the town'.08 Jan 06:54 PM
The CountryLive: Weather chaos - tourists trapped in Franz Josef, giant slips block roadsHundred of tourists scrambling to find accommodation after storm battering.08 Dec 08:04 PM
The Country'Completely cut off': Man sleeps in car trying to get home for child's birthdayBad weather cuts off roads to Christchurch Airport, causing widespread chaos.08 Dec 08:55 AM
The CountryDramatic drone footage shows South Island highway washoutPart of SH72 will likely be out of action for a while as aerial footage reveals damage.08 Dec 02:20 AM
The CountryWanaka sewerage shut down as flood waters riseWanaka residents are preparing for potential flooding with rain warnings still in place.05 Dec 07:36 PM
The CountryShipping container smashes into Buller bridgeTwo 20-foot containers washed down the Buller river as one smashes into bridge.03 Dec 06:30 PM
The CountryParents' heartbreak over 4yo's forklift death: 'We held each other'Jackson White was struck and killed by a forklift operated by his father Ian.28 Nov 05:40 PM
The CountryThousands of West Coasters march against law changesThe protestors are rallying changes to whitebaiting, mining and farming rules.16 Nov 11:34 PM
The CountryOur population is growing, so why are NZ's towns dying?While New Zealand's population is rising, many small rural towns are dying. Why?12 Nov 11:49 PM
The Country'World's cutest sheep' turning heads in Central OtagoThe Swiss-bred Valais Blacknose are making a home for themselves in the South.10 Nov 10:45 PM
The CountryOtago fire was 'like a war zone'Blaze scorched across more than 4500 hectares as firefighters struggled to catch it.10 Nov 05:57 PM
The CountrySpring heatwave continues today in eastern NZUnseasonably hot weather persists today.03 Nov 06:43 PM
The CountryWorkplace death near RanfurlyA person has died in a workplace incident in rural Central Otago earlier today.03 Nov 03:02 AM
The CountryQuad bike rider seriously injured in Waikaka ValleyEmergency crews are at the scene of a quad bike accident in Waikaka Valley.30 Oct 11:42 PM
The CountryYouth charged with murder over death of 8-year-old Southland boyA homicide investigation is under way in Southland after an 8yr old boy was found dead.30 Oct 10:34 PM
The CountryChild found dead in Southland - homicide investigation launchedA homicide investigation has started after an 8yr old was found dead in Southland.30 Oct 06:08 PM
The CountryFire crews at second incident at a Fonterra plantFire crews are at an incident at a Fonterra plant in Southland this morning.17 Oct 05:18 PM
The CountryRugby jerseys to fill stadium to remember Blair ViningFarewell of cancer campaigner Blair Vining will be a sea of colourful rugby jerseys.14 Oct 04:18 AM
The CountryFarmer's anger at slow M.bovis compensationNorth Otago farmer still waiting for settlement one year after lodging compensation claim.08 Oct 10:00 PM
The CountryPraise for firefighters after Queenstown scrub blaze"Rural fire have really upped their game - those guys were amazing".30 Sep 09:30 PM
The CountryRugby: Top sides win inter-island games in sixth round of Heartland ChampionshipSouth Canterbury and West Coast hold off low-ranked home sides to keep top spots29 Sep 03:19 AM
The CountryQueenstown fire: Crews on hunt for hot spots as windy conditions forecastThe fire blackened 200ha of scrub land at Skippers Canyon near Queenstown.28 Sep 09:04 PM
The CountryRakaia farmer homicide: No stone will be left unturnedTony Waldron, a dairy farmer of Rakaia and father, was killed on September 18.26 Sep 08:01 AM
The CountryThe only place in New Zealand with a population declineThe population here has slipped 1.8 percent, close to where it was 13 years ago.25 Sep 05:50 AM
The CountryLarge tussock fire near Danseys Pass almost containedA controlled burn near Danseys Pass has now almost been contained.22 Sep 07:26 AM
The CountryFarmers vent frustrations over Govt's freshwater policiesFarmers told Environment Ministry officials aspects of policy were hazy and unrealistic.20 Sep 12:30 AM
