The CountryEnjoy some of the world's best vodka at this Kiwi distilleryThink Poland and Russia have the world's best vodka? Think again.03 Mar 10:33 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryBig Read: Meth-fuelled burglar shot by farmerThe sorry saga could have had an even worse ending, reports Kurt Bayer.03 Mar 10:00 PM
The CountryTransport squeeze: Strain on South Island deliveriesTruck driver shortage, made worse by Omicron, and ferry issues frustrate carriers.03 Mar 05:41 PM
The CountryMPI investigating rider who kicked and hit horseVideo shows a woman beating a horse for about a minute before someone intervenes.28 Feb 04:45 PM
The CountrySign's threat to kill dogs upsets boy and motherA mother and son were shocked by a sign threatening that pets at a track would be shot.25 Feb 10:33 PM
The CountryQueenstown in crisis: Resort town tipped to be closed by FridayChamber of Commerce chief executive Ruth Stokes says labour shortage will bite this week.14 Feb 06:55 PM
The CountryHeavy rain possible for West Coast after week of delugeWarnings include Tasman district west of Motueka, Marlborough Sounds, Rai Valley.11 Feb 05:00 PM
The CountryRogue ram rampage: Cycle trail menace meets his demiseCyclist knocked off bike by 200kg ram.10 Feb 07:07 PM
The CountryMandatory evacuations in Westport as torrential rain hits soaked regionTake steps to look after yourself, residents urged, after more rain than expected arrives.10 Feb 08:14 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFly fisher launches survival kit business amid exploring backyard boomEntrepreneur's start-up betting on more people taking up outdoor adventures.06 Feb 12:30 AM
The CountryWest Coast floods: Stranded parents, kids in nappies rescued by chopper as floodwaters riseA mother and two young children in nappies were helped off the helicopter.04 Feb 02:31 AM
The Country'Heartbroken': Upset as Westport evacuates again; Worst rain still to comeEvacuations underway as mayor warns locals they could be away for up to three days.04 Feb 01:00 AM
The CountryWild weather: Small West Coast town cut off as heavy rain closes inRain over the last 24 hours has made for Westport's wettest February day in 78 years.03 Feb 06:20 PM
The CountryWest Coast downpour: State of emergency declared - residents told to prepareFranz Josef and Haast are isolated due to the State Highway being blocked on either side.02 Feb 06:26 PM
The CountryAnother one bites the dust: Popular festival cancelled for first time in 34 yearsOrganisers say restrictions and Covid in community makes it impossible.02 Feb 03:07 AM
The Country'Significant' rain event: 750mm possible on West Coast, caution urgedMetService has issued a red warning for the area.31 Jan 10:23 PM
The CountryFactory fire causes evacuations, toxic oil slick in Kaiapoi riverFactory fire sends toxic oil into the Waimakariri River mouth.30 Jan 07:30 AM
The CountryTop NZ horse trainer denies animal cruelty allegations after racehorse diesTrainer refutes wrongdoing and says he will fight charges.27 Jan 09:30 PM
The CountrySouth Island Wine and Food, Great Kiwi Beer fest cancelled after shift to redThe shift to red means a 100-person limit on events.25 Jan 12:52 AM
The CountryFire crews return to large scrub fire in South IslandResidents in the area also reported an unplanned power outage.16 Jan 06:06 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryThe great Kiwi ute: A love affairKurt Bayer explores just why we love our utes so much.14 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryDunedin's sea lion population positioned for big increase this summerDunedin's sea lion population could be in for a record breeding season this summer.09 Jan 07:52 AM
The CountryWanaka harbourmaster quits amid safety concernsThe resignation just before Christmas has been called 'disappointing' by council.21 Dec 04:31 PM
The CountryWellington set for another wet, wild and windy dayGusts reached up to 120km/h in Wellington yesterday.20 Dec 07:15 PM
The Country'Constant roaring': Family's terrifying night as hillsides collapse around home'It sounded like a major earthquake every time the slips went.'20 Dec 06:49 AM
The CountryTwo new lizard species discovered in South IslandThe species are a skink and a gecko.09 Dec 10:22 PM
The CountryPolice name men who died in Bluff boating tragedyPolice have named the two men that died in Friday's boating incident in Bluff Harbour.21 Nov 03:54 AM
The CountryNeighbours at war: Woman says locals trying to drive her out over coal stanceFour years ago, anti-coal activist Carol Cudby Robinson moved to coal town Ohai.19 Nov 06:03 AM
The Country'It's tragic': Two dead and two in hospital after boating tragedy near BluffPolice were notified about 12.20pm that a boat was in trouble in Bluff Harbour.19 Nov 02:47 AM
The CountryCocaine bust: Arrested Colombians named for first timeArrests came after one of NZ's biggest ever drug busts.18 Nov 08:00 PM
The CountryThe pet possum who held a woman hostage - and made headlines around the worldJuvenile marsupial that 'held woman hostage' outed as a stray pet, raised in a lunchbox.16 Nov 04:57 PM
The CountryCash and property forfeited following cannabis operationProperty and cash forfeited after investigation into a cannabis operation in Greymouth.16 Nov 02:36 AM
The Country50kg of cocaine seized in 10-month police probe, suspected Colombian drug ringPolice say eight people have been arrested as part of the probe.10 Nov 11:49 PM
VideoAshburton A&P Show goes ahead without spectatorsFor the second year in a row the Ashburton A&P Show has gone ahead without spectators. Made with funding from NZ On Air. Video / Daniel Tobin / The South TodayWatch08 Nov 09:17 PM
