Four seasons in one country - heat, thunderstorms and rain on way.

Police say it appears livestock shooting incidents were connected.

The man who rescued a skydiver who plunged into Lake Wakatipu shares his account of events

Uh-oh. Higher than normal rainfall forecast for most of the country in the next two weeks.

A ''grumpy bog monster'' has been startling some visitors to the Kakanui area.

Felton Road is Central Otago's most highly regarded winery for good reason.

Rural sector business won't see any major spending increase, but there are positive signs.

Clandeboye's $240million mozzarella plant is on target for commissioning in May.

A Northland woman tells Pam Jones about the love of a cowboy and rodethat led her South

Sheep and cattle shot and left for dead.

Central Otago cherry orchardists expect crop volume to be up by at least 20% on last year.

It was a challenge to have the later crops ready for the Christmas market.

Public will get access through Wanaka's Bullock Creek wetlands earlier than expected.

Winds gusting up to 95kmh terrorised Alexandra residents for about 90 minutes.

MPI announced $7.15 million for 28 new sustainable farming fund projects yesterday.

Water management plan, riparian planting, and applied research on urban run-off effects.

People being advised not to swim in Lake Hayes after E. coli was detected in the water.

Eighteen dangerous Otago and Southland roads to be upgraded to improve their safety.

Fewer frost days could mean less need for frost protection & fewer nights of broken sleep.

Heavy rain is forecast for the Otago coast and Fiordland, but only showers elsewhere.

Southland has not experienced a dry spell like this since 1990, says regional council.

Otago Regional Council urged to delay setting minimum flows for the Clutha River.

Glenorchy woman escorted from Queenstown Lakes District Council chambers.

Recreational bag limits set too high is a "major issue" facing Otago blue cod fisheries.

''Should be up to the community to decide whether our water should be chlorinated or not''

Ministry of Social Development declares labour shortage and visa help for visitors.

Central Otago's record early fruit and grape season has led to a seasonal labour shortage.

Constructed wetland developed at Fonterra's Stirling cheese factory site in South Otago.

South Otago farmer Ross Clark's business has been severely affected by Mycoplasma bovis.

25th anniversary of the Monte Christo Dessert Cafe and Gardens.