Activists insist campaign was not to target farmers, but the winter grazing system.

Prediction comes after South battered by rain, snow and cold conditions over the weekend.

Cold front forecast to hit the far south of New Zealand from the southwest.

Those in western areas of the South Island are more at risk for rain.

Brace yourself, New Zealand, few places will be dry by Sunday evening.

The 1080 bait was damaged during flooding on the West Coast, then taken to the landfill.

Fisheries Minister considering temporary ban on pāua fishing on beaches north of Dunedin.

John Young Farming said it could not get as good a price selling to other buyers.

Two years since Mycoplasma bovis was confirmed, one farmer says lessons need to be learned

First wool insulation fitted to three farm houses on Pāmu's Waimakariri farm this month.

A man has been arrested and charged with cruelty to an animal.

Crashes at either end of Route 72 or the Inland Scenic Route have resulted in two dead.

After a roadside birth last month, more are feared in rural Southland.

The preschooler's sudden death has been referred to the Coroner.

He found a rock - that turned out to be a nicely formed gold nugget weighing 6.25 ounces.

The Univeristy claims

Battle with rabbits in the regions is adding a unique series of hazards to a golf course.

The Government has launched an investigation into the Otago Regional Council.

Police accused of targeting 'everyday Kiwis' in armed raids on rural properties.

Kiwis who wish to witness the amazing discovery may only have to wait a few months.

An arborist who alleged he was being bullied has been awarded more than $28,000.

Disease found on a young pohutukawa tree in Greymouth.

Swimmer stumbles across moa footprints - a find expert describes as a 'career highlight'.

Ben the huntaway was malnourished but hugely pleased to be back with people.

Fire so intense emergency staff could not enter house even hours afterwards.

Grower says there's nothing special about how he grows his veges, except for one wee tip.

Artist Amelia Guild is used to being referred to as " the chick who paints cows".

Laura Douglas braved the cold to head to her "mai mai mansion" as hunting season started.

The chilly temperatures are here to stay, according to forecasters.