Bryan Edmonds is believed to have died from a heart issue, like 3 of his siblings.

Otago roads have started to reopen but police say drivers still need to be cautious.

Farmers on the Taieri Plains were given two hours to grab valuables and "just go"

A state of emergency has now been declared for the entire Otago Region.

Timaru "underwater" as state of emergency is declared.

Representatives from major political parties will discuss visions for the meat industry

Flood risk today a is "real concern", says Niwa.

A second significant winter storm threatens to bring flooding, snow and gales.

Fieldays' rural bachelor Matthew McAtamney is still single a month after the event.

Auckland and Northland are now being warned of potentially damaging severe gales.

The North Island's Desert Rd is now closed as a fierce polar blast moves up New Zealand.

Snow is falling in Central Otago as the anticipated wintry blast hits the far south.

MPI says no Bonamia ostreae detected in latest testing of the Bluff wild oyster fishery.

Up to a metre of snow to fall in alpine passes while down to sea level in the far south.

Snow down to low levels from Marlborough to Stewart Island with warnings ahead of storm.

Some might say the Kershaws are "lucky" to have their home, but luck never came into it.

It may be snow-go for some motorists this week, with white stuff on the way.

Police looking for owner and driver after wandering calves hit and injured late at night.

Man woke up find three of his sheep slaughtered for meat and lambs inside them discarded.

A stuffed merino and a frozen pig played key roles in a re-enactment of Cook's landing.

A life-and-death battle between fur seal and octopus caught by Kaikoura kayaking guide.

MPI has admitted it's unsure how long it will take to remove infected oysters.

Northern areas could be hammered by heavy rain next week, while the south could get snow.

How have things changed in Kaitangata once year since it made international headlines?

Armidale merino stud win almost all fine wool titles in National Golden Fleece competition

Roads are closed and Cook Strait crossings suspended as wild weather wallops country.

Tomorrow's Interislander sailings have been canned as snow falls in the South.

Oysters will be pulled from the water at Stewart Island in a bid to save the industry

The Ministry for Primary Industries has been labelled "incompetent" after ignoring advice

The OIO hasn't received an application from reported buyer of Harvard's NZ dairy farms.