'We've set up a monster': Pollution in Selwyn River up 50% in 22 months
Lower nitrate targets due in three years, but with no timeframe for them to be achieved.
Lower nitrate targets due in three years, but with no timeframe for them to be achieved.
The women were walking near the Clutha River on May 1.
Concern grows with no rain on the horizon.
Information sought regarding two men who might be connected to the incident.
Duck shooters leave two women with minor pellet injuries while walking along a track.
The train, travelling from the West Coast to Christchurch, struck around 20 cattle.
Critics of the scheme are worried about nitrate levels and drinking water.
A midnight storm dumped about a centimetre of snow onto the Porters Alpine Resort.
Paper Plus Cromwell and Alexandra will close their Kiwibank agencies on May 31.
A farmer says government support for the sector may soon be essential.
Alerts were given at the right time, report finds, as contamination mystery drags on.
DoC accepts it could improve information around hazards and risks.
Former staff say the waste, that contains cyanide, has been buried in unmapped sites.
The message couldn't be clearer: only one bunny's welcome in Otago at Easter.
The week's rain should ease in time for an Easter egg hunt.
A farming couple in financial strife say they're prepared to take drastic measures.
The Remus ran aground on the South Island's southern west coast on Thursday.
It's understood the vessel was trawling for albacore tuna, known as "chicken of the sea".
After an evening drinking on the farm, four men set out in search of more firewood.
About 30 protected red-billed gulls were killed by two cars and a quad bike on Saturday.
A no-drink water notice for Waikouaiti and Karitane remains in place.
Waikouaiti and Karitāne residents offered blood tests following drinking water debacle.
Elevated levels of lead discovered in Eastern Otago water supply.
Right by her side throughout it all is her former partner's dog Jess
The deal to clean up 8000 tonnes of waste "leaves a slightly sour taste", minister says.
A man has been charged in connection with a tyre fire in North Canterbury.
Metservice is forecasting temperatures will reach 17C throughout the day in Christchurch.
Metservice is forecasting a high of 36C in Christchurch and 30C in Dunedin today.
The 66-year-old died after a tractor he was driving rolled.
Safety signage was intended to warn motorists away from bridge after flooding damage.