Region's fire risk brings total ban
Community officials believe the risk at this time of year to be too high.
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Sheltering sheep killed by lightning in Central Otago
Neighbour walking her dog discovers grisly fate of a dozen ewes and lambs.
Hot and dry temperatures force Marlborough into fire restrictions
Anyone planning on lighting an open-air fire in Marlborough will now need a fire permit.
The Canterbury farming town where police continue to investigate a discovered body
At this stage, the person's cause of death is being treated as unexplained.
New Year’s Eve fatal crash: Car rolls in rural Canterbury
Emergency services initially responded to the crash at 7.55pm in Sefton.
Fragile wetlands near Arrowtown torn up by off-roaders
Off-road tracks illegally created by negligent 4WD and off-road motorcyclists at Macetown.
Two critically injured, one airlifted to hospital, after Canterbury crash
Police were called to the crash at roughly 5.30am.
Tornado rips through Alexandra, damaging 4 homes
One house has lost the roof and debris has been found scattered in the area.
Exhausted trucker claims ‘horrific’ working hours
A South Island trucking company is under investigation over a whistleblower’s claim.
10 days out from Xmas, what might Santa deliver?
Meteorologist says a break in the unsettled weather could be on the cards for Christmas.
Watch: Wild rapids descent gains 46K views and a $1500 fine
Dramatic five-minute video has sequel in Queenstown District Court.
Bad eggs stealing from roadside stalls
Stallholders resort to Installing hidden cameras to deter thieves.
Fire and Emergency NZ failed former rural firefighter by not giving him top job - ERA
Bruce Janes’ job as a principal rural firefighter was disestablished during a restructure.
Kiwi scientists develop world’s first algae-based pain medication
Hopes that discovery is a non-addictive alternative to opioids.
Bluff company fined $40k, banned from fishing for pāua
Permanent forfeiture of the vessel to be decided through Civil Court.
Blue penguin killed by dog in Oamaru
Waitaki District Council has warned dog owners to keep animals leashed after the attack.
Watch: Lightning strike torches ute, man 'lucky to tell the tale'
The 20-year-old considers himself lucky to tell the tale.
Police arrest 70 year old man for poaching using night vision
Livestock was shot and killed from a public road using thermal optical equipment.
‘You could jet boat down the road’: Canterbury forest town flash-flooded
One farmer is left struggling after losing $80,000 in crops due to the flood waters.
Heavy rain watch, possible thunderstorms for Canterbury, Southland
Particular rain watches are for Timaru, Kaikoura Coast and Dunedin.
Salmon declining as water warms in Dunedin
Catching salmon in Otago Harbour is likely coming to an end.
Popular radio jock’s milestone month
Craig 'Ferg' Ferguson's 30 years behind the microphone.
Canterbury A&P Show a ‘huge success’ after 115,000 turn out
Numbers exceeded expectations despite the cooler temperatures.
Canterbury Agricultural Show: Crowds get moo-ving as show off to cooking start
26,000 passed through the gates by midday as full-strength crowds returned.
Thousands flock to Addington Raceway for NZ Cup Day
Crowds are back for the first time since 2019 after pandemic.
NZ Cup and Show Week: Last tickets up for grabs for NZ Cup Day at Addington
Twenty-thousand people are expected at Cup Day at Addington Raceway.
Lone Ranger: Farmer appeals against conviction after horse killed on highway saying it ‘wasn’t a crime’
Farmer Luke King says the police and justice systems have been against him on all fronts.
Caught out: Pair pinged over blue cod plunder
Fishermen fined, boat forfeited after pair lie about why they had more fish than allowed.
Thirty seven sheep die 'horrific deaths' in prolonged overnight dog attack
'You're never quite prepared for it,' - dog control officer attacked by dogs on farm.
Meet Gore mayor: Ben Bell
Ben Bell talks to Kāpiti News about how he became Gore mayor after growing up in Ōtaki.
Catch of the day: MPI snares skipper and boat in marine reserve
Fishing vessel tows net for 11km through marine reserve.
Gore elects youngest mayor in NZ history
A 23-year-old with no political experience has been elected Gore's new mayor.
'Devastating' impacts from triple fatal helicopter crash
'Every day, when I wake up, I think about what could have been...this has ruined my life.'