Council failed to ensure fencing around its Gore oxidation ponds was effective enough.

Community officials believe the risk at this time of year to be too high.

Man killed in crash remembered by family for "big" dreams

Neighbour walking her dog discovers grisly fate of a dozen ewes and lambs.

Anyone planning on lighting an open-air fire in Marlborough will now need a fire permit.

At this stage, the person's cause of death is being treated as unexplained.

Emergency services initially responded to the crash at 7.55pm in Sefton.

Off-road tracks illegally created by negligent 4WD and off-road motorcyclists at Macetown.

Police were called to the crash at roughly 5.30am.

Meteorologist says a break in the unsettled weather could be on the cards for Christmas.

Dramatic five-minute video has sequel in Queenstown District Court.

Stallholders resort to Installing hidden cameras to deter thieves.

Bruce Janes’ job as a principal rural firefighter was disestablished during a restructure.

Hopes that discovery is a non-addictive alternative to opioids.

Permanent forfeiture of the vessel to be decided through Civil Court.

Waitaki District Council has warned dog owners to keep animals leashed after the attack.

The 20-year-old considers himself lucky to tell the tale.

Livestock was shot and killed from a public road using thermal optical equipment.

Catching salmon in Otago Harbour is likely coming to an end.

Craig 'Ferg' Ferguson's 30 years behind the microphone.

Numbers exceeded expectations despite the cooler temperatures.

26,000 passed through the gates by midday as full-strength crowds returned.

Crowds are back for the first time since 2019 after pandemic.

Twenty-thousand people are expected at Cup Day at Addington Raceway.

Farmer Luke King says the police and justice systems have been against him on all fronts.

Fishermen fined, boat forfeited after pair lie about why they had more fish than allowed.

'You're never quite prepared for it,' - dog control officer attacked by dogs on farm.

Ben Bell talks to Kāpiti News about how he became Gore mayor after growing up in Ōtaki.

Fishing vessel tows net for 11km through marine reserve.

A 23-year-old with no political experience has been elected Gore's new mayor.