Lower speed limits on state highways frustrate locals
Significant chunks of NZ's state highway network are no longer 100km/h zones.
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'Bitter pill to swallow': Fruit growers lose entire crop in hailstorm
Motueka fruit growers say millions of dollars of fruit is ruined after the hailstorm.
WorkSafe's warning after woman crushed by farm vehicle, company fined 275k
The vehicle's passenger seatbelt did not work and the driver's door had been removed.
Kiwi farmers prepare to export 'best cannabis in the world'
NZ's largest-ever medical cannabis crop is growing on the sunny slopes of Kēkerengū.
Here comes the rain: Flooding 'possible' later this week
Get the umbrellas out - rain is on the way.
Tough at the top at the Shears
Results from the Nelson A and P Show and West Otago A and P show over the weekend.
'Severe weather': Antarctic blast set to hit on weekend
Snow and cold winds will make travelling difficult and stress livestock.
Supreme Court turns away appeal over NZ vineyard dispute between Vegas casino bosses
A lengthy case involving three Las Vegas casino bosses and a Kiwi winery has ended.
Gales, heavy rain - severe weather warning for NZ this week
Rain will hit the country from Tuesday and see out the week.
Pūkeko taco stars at game bird food night
Nelson chef has turned pūkeko into an award-winning dish.
Coldest June morning in five years: Otago town shivers at -12.3C
Middlemarch has registered New Zealand's coldest June temperature since 2015.
Kiwi vineyard owner losses appeal, ordered to pay Las Vegas execs
Glenn Schaeffer was ordered to fork out US$2.3 million ($3.3m) to two US executives.
Local Focus: 'Modern Forager' bridges gap between growers and customers
New website gives hope to regional growers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Fire investigators and police examine scene of suspicious forestry fire
Fire in Northland forestry block has been considered suspicious.
Trains, boats, planes and automobiles in Whanganui
Weekend of magnificent machines on show.
Hopes of more Dunedin work for MV Anatoki
Whanganui's Doug Smith says Coastal Bulk Shipping is keen for more South Island cargo.
Fire restrictions likely soon in Whanganui region
Rural fire officer warns people to be prepared for more intense fires.
Best of 2019: Plastic pollution in Hātea Awa third highest in country
Most of the litter found is plastic items and food wrappers.
Child dog trials empire grows
Saying the Child family was born to compete in dog trials would be an understatement.
Double win for Alice Watson at Marlborough Shears
Junior shearer Alice Watson beat senior shearer Sarah Higgins by almost three points.
No break from heavy rain and thunderstorms in the North
There is a heavy rain watch is in force for Coromandel and Bay of Plenty.
Massive Pigeon Valley blaze ruled accidental
The Pigeon Valley fire burned around 2300ha of commercial plantation forest.
'Fire fair', big burn to raise awareness of extreme fires
Two days of fire events to be held at Waitaruke, north of Kaeo, on Friday and Saturday.
Batten down the hatches: Wet and wild weekend on the way for New Zealand
Brace yourself, New Zealand, few places will be dry by Sunday evening.
Your weather: Showers today but mild winter forecast
It may be wet today but winter is set to be warm and dry.
Horror week continues: Four dead in three crashes today
Latest crash continues a horror period - bringing the total killed in one week to 26.
Thunderstorms and downpours cover North Island
Risk of downpours for many as front sweeps across North Island
Alleged Nelson arsonist named
Several serious fires broke out in the Nelson Bays area in February.
'Stupid' flamethrower pleads guilty
Peter Murdoch was filmed using a flamethrower while the Tasman fires burned out of control
Two people charged after fire lit in the Tasman District
Police were notified just after 2pm that someone had been seen trying to start a fire.
Little appetite for ditching Horizons
Whanganui's rural board to discuss any discontent about Horizons Regional Council
Pigeon Valley fires: Burnt valley's locals on edge
Residents of tinder-dry region stay ready to flee after second major blaze in weeks.
Live: Residents evacuated earlier allowed to go home
'I actually didn't take everything out from the last time I packed', says B&B owner.
Roadside mowing a no-go in Ruapehu
Dry conditions in Ruapehu District have prompted a restricted fire season.