Mayor slams DoC over Lake Ōhau fire
The vegetation on conservation land is a 'huge risk' to neighbours, mayor says.
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Killling spree: Dog responsible for death of 50 lambs evades capture
Dog is suspected to be one that escaped its owner several months ago.
Bomb cyclone barrels up NZ: Flights cancelled, snow for North Island
A second stormy day is in store for much of the country.
'Severe weather': Antarctic blast set to hit on weekend
Snow and cold winds will make travelling difficult and stress livestock.
Supreme Court turns away appeal over NZ vineyard dispute between Vegas casino bosses
A lengthy case involving three Las Vegas casino bosses and a Kiwi winery has ended.
A fishy tale of a trout caught thrice
A 5.4kg trout in the Tekapo Canals has been caught three times by three different anglers.
Destructive gales, torrential rain to blast southern and central NZ
A brutal 24 hours is in store for southern regions.
Blaze out of control near Macraes, Otago
A controlled burn is being buffeted by strong winds.
Sid Miller: Ten years of change since the Darfield earthquake
Comment: EQC has handled nearly half a million claims from the Canterbury earthquake.
Huge burning glow in the sky at uncontrolled fire near Aoraki/Mt Cook
Efforts continue to contain massive blaze alongside Lake Pukaki.
'We shouldn't have to live like this': Mataura resident on third toxic waste scare
Residents of Southland town living with constant threat of toxic waste.
Scrub fire near Twizel moving at fast pace, two people injured
Fourteen helicopters, two fixed-wing aeroplanes, and 10 appliances are on the ground.
Kiwi medicinal cannabis companies team up in 'landmark' deal
Research and development firm Kāriki Pharma and grower Puro New Zealand join forces.
Gales, heavy rain - severe weather warning for NZ this week
Rain will hit the country from Tuesday and see out the week.
Friendship ends in court with man ordered to pay $110,000 in unpaid wages
A 50-year friendship ends in court over free rent, gifted land and 7 years of unpaid wages
'I'll give it a go': Election candidate has no policies, will 'make something up later'
Daniel Shand is asking for people's votes, saying he'd 'probably make a pretty good MP'.
Lake Onslow hydro plan expensive and unnecessary
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Russell Rawiri hangs up his badge after 41 years
Senior Constable Russell Rawiri looks back on an enforcement career with no regrets.
New 'world-class' airport mooted for Central Otago
Christchurch Airport has just unveiled a proposal for a new airport in the Tarras region.
Severe thunderstorms threaten the Far North
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for the Far North.
What could smelter closure mean for rivers?
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Frosty morning on the way
One part of the country has received 82mm of rain in the last 24 hours.
Covid 19: Recession will hammer South Island
Regions reliant on tourism will bear brunt of sluggish recovery from Covid lockdown.
Coldest June morning in five years: Otago town shivers at -12.3C
Middlemarch has registered New Zealand's coldest June temperature since 2015.
Huge fire near Christchurch causes a stir
Fire and Emergency say the clouds of smoke are coming from a controlled burn.
'These creatures walk among us': Inside the search for the Canterbury Panther
For years, South Islanders have claimed there's a big cat roaming the countryside.
Thick, toxic smoke billowing from huge blaze of tyres
Fire contained but not extinguished; people are being warned to stay away.
Community work for shooting kererū
'It's just a bloody pigeon,' shooter's mother says. 'I don't care what you call it.'
Chinese owners forced into selling NZ land were planning rollercoaster park near lake
The investors were forced to sell the properties or risk potential prosecution.
Man dies after attack by stag
A man has died after a stag attacked him in Southland this evening.
'Better than sitting on the couch': Farmer runs 64km around home during lockdown
He even managed to milk the cows twice while completing the gigantic run.
Why farmer's posting naked pics every day of lockdown
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