Wanaka wakes up to large mudslide
A large mudslide has blocked a main Wanaka road this morning.
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Farmer charged with thefts, burglaries
Canterbury farmer Matthew Woods charged with string of rural thefts and burglaries
Storm's insurance bill tops $20 million
The storm which battered eastern Otago and Canterbury has cost insurers more than $20m.
Increase in 'lost rivers'
Four Otago rivers have been described as ''lost rivers'' by a national fishing group
Global Dairy Trade seeks European deal
Global Dairy Trade has signed a letter of intent with the European Energy Exchange
Twister terror: Pics show tornado damage to preschool
A tornado has blasted through small West Coast settlement as lightning hits north.
Watch: The bizarre UFO house for sale
"Take me to your leader", UFO house on the market in Dunedin gathers high interest.
Budding hopes not dashed
Icicles forming on new blossoms yesterday show the cold is not over for fruit growers.
Reminder of fire danger after frosts
Farmers are being urged to be mindful of the dangers of frost-cured fine fuels
BLNZ project on impact of alternative proteins
Beef + Lamb New Zealand has begun a project looking at alternative proteins
Train and logging truck collide
The occupants of a logging truck and train south of Invercargill have had a lucky escape
Future of lifestyle blocks key area of concern
The future of lifestyle blocks in the Waimakariri district is under debate.
Blue Sky down to 2 directors
Blue Sky Meats is down to two directors after the reappointment of Andy Lowe
Crossbred prices rise as some confidence returns
An excellent offering of wool led to prices finishing on a much firmer note.
Randall Aspinall to speak at NOSLaM meeting
NOSLaM aimed to create collaborative, community-based catchments for farmers
Woolhandlers prize increases to $1000 at Waimate Shears
Woolhandlers will be in with the chance to pocket $1000 when the Waimate Shears returns
Stockwoman's bold move leads to national award
North Canterbury's Mary Tuinawaivuvu won the stockperson of the year award
Heavy rain causes slips to fall on roads
"Severe weather" warning: heavy rain in parts of Gisborne and northern Hawke's Bay.
Residents' relief over clean drinking water
Omakau and Ophir residents can drink from the tap after 40 days of having to boil water
Maniototo women oppose water policy
A group of Maniototo women is preparing to step up against Labour's proposed water policy
Raw milk 'might contain listeria'
People concerned after consuming the affected milk are urged to contact a doctor.
Mycoplasma bovis: Why the farmers aren't being named
MPI asked 'why aren't you naming the farmers' at centre of mycoplasma bovis infection
Whitebaiters primed for season opening
West Coast Whitebaiters have their nets ready for the season opening tomorrow morning.
Design for Richie McCaw statue finalised
Plans for a bronze statue of Richie McCaw to be erected in Kurow are nearer to fruition.
Amazing carrot find for lost ring's owner
A long lost eternity ring has finally been unearthed, literally, in a most curious spot.
Lawrence daffodils to return
The stage is set for the reopening of the Wetherstons brewery ruins and daffodil planting
Mycoplasma bovis: Three more properties infected
MPI says three new South Island properties are positive for mycoplasma bovis.
Spill lands council in court
Illegal discharge of wastewater has resulted in a court investigation.
Boar 'n' stag hunt healthy with young participants
Younger hunters have it easy these days.
1080 drop to control rats
An aerial 1080 operation to control rats is scheduled to start in a fortnight.
End of beef prices golden run looming
The end of a strong run for New Zealand's beef export trade is looming
TracMap gets room to expand in Mosgiel
TracMap has expanded in Mosgiel with a new office space.
Shoot continues wallaby cull
Hundreds more wallabies will meet their end next month as the DoC continues a mass cull
Complaints about wayward chickens in Clutha
The Clutha District Council has received a run of complaints about wayward chickens