Henry the rooster lives to see another day
Henry the wily rooster dodged a bullet yesterday and had his deadline extended.
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Man flees police, lands in beehive
An Oamaru man was attacked by angry bees after trying to run from police.
Weekend weather: Summer is not ready to go
It'll be a beautiful day in most parts of the North Island today.
Gumboot throwing champs: 'It's technique'
Kurt Bayer went to the Gumboot Throwing Champs as a reporter, and left a champ.
'Bummer summer' out with a whimper
Some parts of the country might feel hot season never arrived this time
Reward being raised for horse death
A crowd funding page has been set up to raise a reward, after a brutal horse death in Burwood.
'Reverse drought' stresses Coast farmers
A terrible season with persistent rain, little sunshine and depressed prices is proving to be "the perfect storm" for stressed West Coast farmers.
Watch: Shocking footage of bad driving
The driver, captured in footage shot on the Crown Range, ignored repeated efforts to make him pull over.
Celebration of mill's 150 years
A founding feature of North Otago farm life is celebrating its 150th birthday this weekend. Clarks Mill, a four-storey building made
Rabbit virus brings hope to farmers
Farmers in Central Otago hope a new method of biological control will give them some respite from the rabbit problem.
Shearing: Southern Shears under way
It'll be as if nothing's missed a beat for many top shearers and woolhandlers, judges and officials as the 52nd two-day Southern Shears
Homes destroyed in Port Hills fires in Christchurch
Port Hills fire updates: Amazing images show the extent of the damage from the air, and just how close it came to some properties.
NZ must remain vigilant over pest invasions
New research showing how efforts to keep pests out of countries are failing to keep up with the pace of globalisation means New Zealand must be more vigilant than ever, a biosecurity expert says.
Chch fires: What you need to know
Find out the latest details on the Christchurch wildfires.
World Shearing Champs final results: Big night for NZ
It was a New Zealand and South Africa night tonight as the two traditional rugby nations turned their rivalry to the woolshed on
Weather gods shine on Waitangi weekend
Most of the country can expect another warm, dry holiday weekend, but the West Coast is in for a wet one.
Big wet, bone-dry: A tale of two summers
While the eastern region swelters in one of the most rain-deprived Januaries in more than a century, some western areas have been drenched.
Severe weather warning for South Island
A severe weather warning has been issued for the South Island as heavy rain and strong winds bear down on the country.
Finally! A sunny weekend is on the cards
What's in store weatherwise for the upcoming long weekend?
South Island salmon farms shift proposed
New Zealand King Salmon has six farms in the Marlborough Sounds that the company wants to relocate.
Still no sun: Another week, another storm
Batten down the hatches, another southern storm bears down on the country.
Southland town cut off by flooding
A small Southland town has been completely cut off after this weekend's wild weather.
Big wet: Severe weather warnings in place
But the good news is that the bad weather should clear by Sunday and hopefully we'll be on track for some real summer feels.
Power-packed weather bomb arrives
Residents in parts of the country have been warned to brace for widespread flooding, slips and fast-rising rivers as the mid-week weather system hits.
Xmas week weather: Gusts, rain, sun
If variety is the spice of life, this week is set to be a lively one.
Claims of widespread stock theft across South Island
Allegations of widespread stock theft across the lower South Island have rocked Otago's farming community, which collectively could
Heavy rain warning in South Island
There is a severe weather warning in parts of the South Island today, where heavy rain is expected.
Marble-sized hail to hit South Island
Severe thunderstorms - with marble-sized hail and flooding rainfall - are expected to hit the upper South Island today, MetService warns.
Road to Kaikoura could reopen by Xmas
A badly quake-damaged stretch of State Highway 1 south of Kaikoura could be reopened by mid-December, says Simon Bridges.
13,000 salmon die after water turned off
South Island police are investigating the incident that occurred at the Paringa Salmon Farm Café, South Westland.
Bad-tempered bees buzz bookworms
An out-of-town beekeeper who parked up in Westport to eat his lunch yesterday afternoon left a trail of angry bees behind him.
Summer is here: 29C expected this week
Summer will be well and truly here this week with temperatures expected to soar to 29C in some parts.