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
The CountryLegionnaires' puts five in hospital in Tasman, Marlborough districtsGardeners are being warned to protect themselves against Legionnaires' disease.30 Nov 02:54 AM
The CountryCanterbury mystery: Is it a cat or is it a panther?Global influencer Bare Kiwi spots a big cat - or is it a panther?27 Nov 06:25 AM
The CountryRemarkables Station gifted to trust for 'all New Zealanders to enjoy'The 'beautifully presented' 900ha property has been in the Jardine family for a century.24 Nov 10:25 PM
The CountryHere comes the rain: Flooding 'possible' later this weekGet the umbrellas out - rain is on the way.22 Nov 10:46 PM
The Country100 hoiho chicks given hospital care in DunedinWildlife Hospital staff working around the clock to care for 100 yellow-eyed penguins.21 Nov 07:06 AM
The CountryBromley odours still on councillors' agendaCouncil is confident it could 'reduce the odour to a level where it is not offensive'.19 Nov 10:46 PM
The CountryCounting the toll of the Lake Ōhau fireMore than 5000 hectares and multiple properties were burnt in the blaze.12 Nov 09:54 PM
The CountryTree climbing championships in QueenstownContestants are pushed to the limit at the tree-climbing championships in Queenstown. Video / Matthew McKew / ODT. Made with funding from NZ On Air. Watch11 Nov 03:00 PM
The Country'People are really seeing these large South Island black cats'Yes, the sightings are genuine, expert says. But they're almost certainly not panthers.10 Nov 01:34 AM
The CountryHeavy rain lashes Auckland, strong winds may close harbour bridgeHeavy rain and strong winds have been thrashing the North Island today.05 Nov 01:30 AM
The CountryRemarkable survival tale: Dog found after 24 days in log pileAn agonising hunt for a missing dog ended with a miraculous discovery.03 Nov 08:25 AM
The CountryNgai Tahu takes court action over South Island lakes and riversThe papers were served on the Crown shortly after the Cabinet was announced.02 Nov 04:36 AM
