The Country'We shouldn't have to live like this': Mataura resident on third toxic waste scareResidents of Southland town living with constant threat of toxic waste.31 Aug 06:49 PM
The CountryScrub fire near Twizel moving at fast pace, two people injuredFourteen helicopters, two fixed-wing aeroplanes, and 10 appliances are on the ground.30 Aug 12:18 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryKiwi medicinal cannabis companies team up in 'landmark' dealResearch and development firm Kāriki Pharma and grower Puro New Zealand join forces.17 Aug 05:52 AM
The CountryGales, heavy rain - severe weather warning for NZ this weekRain will hit the country from Tuesday and see out the week.16 Aug 07:32 AM
The CountryFriendship ends in court with man ordered to pay $110,000 in unpaid wagesA 50-year friendship ends in court over free rent, gifted land and 7 years of unpaid wages06 Aug 03:47 AM
The Country'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'.02 Aug 01:58 AM
The CountryLake Onslow hydro plan expensive and unnecessaryWhy hydro storage may not be the answer for NZ's renewable energy aims.30 Jul 10:23 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryRussell Rawiri hangs up his badge after 41 yearsSenior Constable Russell Rawiri looks back on an enforcement career with no regrets.24 Jul 11:00 PM
The CountryNew 'world-class' airport mooted for Central OtagoChristchurch Airport has just unveiled a proposal for a new airport in the Tarras region.22 Jul 06:25 AM
The CountrySevere thunderstorms threaten the Far NorthA severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for the Far North.17 Jul 12:33 AM
The CountryWhat could smelter closure mean for rivers?What might reduced hydro generation mean for southern rivers?12 Jul 08:07 PM
The CountryFrosty morning on the wayOne part of the country has received 82mm of rain in the last 24 hours.29 Jun 02:31 AM
The CountryCovid 19: Recession will hammer South IslandRegions reliant on tourism will bear brunt of sluggish recovery from Covid lockdown.18 Jun 07:10 PM
The CountryColdest June morning in five years: Otago town shivers at -12.3CMiddlemarch has registered New Zealand's coldest June temperature since 2015.13 Jun 06:30 PM
The CountryHuge fire near Christchurch causes a stirFire and Emergency say the clouds of smoke are coming from a controlled burn.09 Jun 02:35 AM
The Country'These creatures walk among us': Inside the search for the Canterbury PantherFor years, South Islanders have claimed there's a big cat roaming the countryside.06 Jun 06:40 AM
The CountryThick, toxic smoke billowing from huge blaze of tyresFire contained but not extinguished; people are being warned to stay away.17 May 05:52 AM
The CountryCommunity work for shooting kererū'It's just a bloody pigeon,' shooter's mother says. 'I don't care what you call it.'13 May 07:02 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryChinese owners forced into selling NZ land were planning rollercoaster park near lakeThe investors were forced to sell the properties or risk potential prosecution.04 May 05:00 PM
The CountryMan dies after attack by stagA man has died after a stag attacked him in Southland this evening.15 Apr 05:18 PM
The Country'Better than sitting on the couch': Farmer runs 64km around home during lockdownHe even managed to milk the cows twice while completing the gigantic run.08 Apr 01:57 AM
The CountryWhy farmer's posting naked pics every day of lockdownThere could even be a naked shearing record attempt.06 Apr 09:00 PM
The CountryTragedy as woman's husband dies suddenly at start of lockdown"Everyone feels so helpless at the moment being in lockdown, in isolation."30 Mar 04:35 PM
The CountryAnatomy of a cluster: The conference linked to 17 coronavirus casesAuthorities are busy tracking close contacts linked to the World Hereford Conference.27 Mar 03:16 AM
The CountryCoronavirus: Four Covid-19 cases linked to Queenstown conference confirmedConference "was under way before enormity of what we've got on our plate became apparent."22 Mar 05:57 PM
The CountryDriving spree of destruction leaves two sheep deadA Dunedin man reported himself to police after his ram-raiding.17 Mar 07:43 PM
The CountryKea likely died from 1080 - DoCThe birds were among 12 monitored after the 1080 drop.12 Mar 06:29 AM
The CountrySouth Canterbury hailstorm cost passes $83mRelatively little was paid to farmers for damaged peas, sweet corn, potatoes, wheat crops.03 Mar 01:59 AM
The CountryHealth campaigner toasts new home in tavernSouthland Charity Hospital now has a home after being given a tavern.18 Feb 03:17 AM
The CountrySouthland prepares for potential problems from ex-tropical cyclone UesiCivil defence authorities have sandbags ready in parts of the Mataura River catchment.16 Feb 12:59 AM
The CountryMan dies after becoming trapped under tractorPolice called to the scene in Graham Valley Road, Motueka Valley, about 8.15am.12 Feb 10:15 PM
The CountryPanic gives way to reality in flooding aftermathAs water levels drop and evacuated families return to their homes, reality kicks in.06 Feb 05:43 PM
The CountryWaterworld: The NZ regions left sodden and counting a huge costTotal costs for the clean up following the floods are expected to run into millions.06 Feb 04:44 PM
The CountrySouthland floods: 'Everything is gone' Gore residents sayCars and homes flooded after Mataura River surges through the town.06 Feb 02:07 AM
