The CountryNasty blast: Snow, rain and strong winds for large parts of NZMorning commuters may want to pack and an extra jumper and umbrella.18 May 02:03 AM
The CountryBunny-pocalypse: Farming couple at a loss over rabbit infestationOn one farm, two hunters shot 700 rabbits in two nights. And they're "still everywhere".16 May 02:15 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryBusiness Hub: 42 Below founder, outgoing Savor chair Geoff Ross on his next chapterGeoff Ross reveals passion project that required him to step down from Savor.14 May 05:32 AM
The CountrySingle-digit temps: Auckland wakes to coldest morning of 2021It's a chilly start for much of the country as the mercury plummets below zero.13 May 06:53 PM
The CountryHunters to have bigger role in tahr managementHunters will play a major part in control efforts in the South Rakaia/Rangitata area.10 May 09:31 PM
The Country'We've set up a monster': Pollution in Selwyn River up 50% in 22 monthsLower nitrate targets due in three years, but with no timeframe for them to be achieved.10 May 12:08 AM
The CountryClosing in: Cops chase up tips on duck hunters after women hit by shotgun pelletsThe women were walking near the Clutha River on May 1.09 May 08:21 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryThe big dry: Drought hits farmers hard as winter loomsConcern grows with no rain on the horizon.09 May 05:00 PM
The CountryPolice release photos of duck shooters after women suffer shotgun injuriesInformation sought regarding two men who might be connected to the incident.06 May 11:25 PM
The CountryPolice seek duck shooters after women suffer shotgun injuriesDuck shooters leave two women with minor pellet injuries while walking along a track.02 May 05:45 AM
The CountryInjured cattle euthanised after being hit by freight trainThe train, travelling from the West Coast to Christchurch, struck around 20 cattle.28 Apr 11:43 PM
The CountryControversial irrigation scheme 'will hold farmers to account'Critics of the scheme are worried about nitrate levels and drinking water.27 Apr 04:21 AM
The CountryJack Frost arrives early for the South Island, temps plummet below zero and snow fallsA midnight storm dumped about a centimetre of snow onto the Porters Alpine Resort.27 Apr 12:10 AM
The CountryTwo South Island towns lose Kiwibank servicesPaper Plus Cromwell and Alexandra will close their Kiwibank agencies on May 31.26 Apr 09:28 PM
The CountryWet start and possible thunderstorms for North Island, snow in southBring out the brollies - it's going to be a wet and possibly thundery morning for some.26 Apr 08:15 PM
The CountryMercury falling: Autumn chill sets in for the South IslandOtago woke this morning to the chilliest start of the year so far.26 Apr 07:33 PM
The Country'Farmers need help': Plea for support as dry conditions continue in CanterburyA farmer says government support for the sector may soon be essential.20 Apr 08:03 PM
The CountryLead scare: Water still undrinkable as ministry backs health responseAlerts were given at the right time, report finds, as contamination mystery drags on.16 Apr 02:31 AM
The CountryTahr hunting tragedy: Mystery remains but experts have theoriesDoC accepts it could improve information around hazards and risks.13 Apr 08:30 PM
The CountryClaims highly toxic waste buried at Tiwai Pt smelterFormer staff say the waste, that contains cyanide, has been buried in unmapped sites.05 Apr 08:03 PM
The CountryGreat Easter Bunny Hunt takes out almost 12,000 rabbitsThe message couldn't be clearer: only one bunny's welcome in Otago at Easter.04 Apr 09:21 PM
The CountryWet, wet, wet: Rain set to swamp NZ this weekThe week's rain should ease in time for an Easter egg hunt.28 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryFarmer threatens to burn forest over plunging values, biodiversity rulesA farming couple in financial strife say they're prepared to take drastic measures.16 Mar 12:33 AM
The CountryFreedom: Beached trawler finally refloatedThe Remus ran aground on the South Island's southern west coast on Thursday.28 Feb 10:36 PM
The CountryGrounded: Fishing trawler stuck on remote beachIt's understood the vessel was trawling for albacore tuna, known as "chicken of the sea".26 Feb 01:39 AM
The CountrySmelter stockpiles 100,000 tonnes of hazardous waste near beachThe smelter company will not reveal its plans for the hazardous waste.21 Feb 07:31 PM
The CountryRevealed: Which surname rules the South Island?It is the most common in the Canterbury, Otago, West Coast and Nelson regions.18 Feb 07:32 PM
The CountryHare-raising ride: Man injures three matesAfter an evening drinking on the farm, four men set out in search of more firewood.10 Feb 05:22 PM
The CountryTwo cars, quad bike, empty beer bottles and dead protected birdsAbout 30 protected red-billed gulls were killed by two cars and a quad bike on Saturday.07 Feb 07:10 PM
The CountryOtago lead contamination: Council offers free fruit and vegA no-drink water notice for Waikouaiti and Karitane remains in place.07 Feb 03:38 AM
The CountryLeadfooted: Residents offered blood tests as council scrambles over contaminated waterWaikouaiti and Karitāne residents offered blood tests following drinking water debacle.04 Feb 06:55 PM
The CountryParents' anxious wait: 'No level of lead is safe for a baby'Elevated levels of lead discovered in Eastern Otago water supply.04 Feb 05:36 PM
The CountryBreaking down barriers around mental health awarenessRight by her side throughout it all is her former partner's dog Jess03 Feb 01:24 AM
The CountryTaxpayers pinged for Tiwai Point toxic waste clean-upThe deal to clean up 8000 tonnes of waste "leaves a slightly sour taste", minister says.02 Feb 05:55 AM
