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MPs to deliver party messages on meat industry
Representatives from major political parties will discuss visions for the meat industry
Hunker down - potent new storm on way
A second significant winter storm threatens to bring flooding, snow and gales.
NZ's 2017 rural bachelor still single
Fieldays' rural bachelor Matthew McAtamney is still single a month after the event.
Hundreds without power, people trapped as storm continues to batter NZ
Snow is continuing to fall across both islands and not expected to let up until tomorrow.
Flights delayed, road closures as weather worsens
Wrap up warm folks, as the heavy snow is only just getting started.
Live: Fresh weather warnings for North
Auckland and Northland are now being warned of potentially damaging severe gales.
Worst storm of year: Snow in south, Desert Rd closed
The North Island's Desert Rd is now closed as a fierce polar blast moves up New Zealand.
Four days of hell: Worst weather of the year to hit
Up to a metre of snow to fall in alpine passes while down to sea level in the far south.
Snow, rain and gales in time for holidays
Snow down to low levels from Marlborough to Stewart Island with warnings ahead of storm.
Dream home with a view that almost wasn't
Some might say the Kershaws are "lucky" to have their home, but luck never came into it.
Heavy snow on the way for both islands
It may be snow-go for some motorists this week, with white stuff on the way.
Calves hit on highway
Police looking for owner and driver after wandering calves hit and injured late at night.
Investment in Christchurch ag facility a blow for Dunedin
Dozens of Dunedin-based jobs to shift north as Govt announces funding for Lincoln facility
Dead man a 'well-respected' farmer
John Alexander Deans died when his ute collided with a tourist bus near Roxburgh this week
Pregnant sheep killed in weekend attack
Man woke up find three of his sheep slaughtered for meat and lambs inside them discarded.
Merino's arrival re-enacted
A stuffed merino and a frozen pig played key roles in a re-enactment of Cook's landing.
Serious storm forecast to hit NZ
Northern areas could be hammered by heavy rain next week, while the south could get snow.
Sharing the dream in Kaitangata, one year on
How have things changed in Kaitangata once year since it made international headlines?
Armidale stud fleece strikes gold
Armidale merino stud win almost all fine wool titles in National Golden Fleece competition
Cold snap: Monster 6m waves expected
Roads are closed and Cook Strait crossings suspended as wild weather wallops country.
Temperatures plunge as snowstorms roll in
Tomorrow's Interislander sailings have been canned as snow falls in the South.
Stewart Island oysters to go
Oysters will be pulled from the water at Stewart Island in a bid to save the industry
Ministry slammed for inaction over oysters
The Ministry for Primary Industries has been labelled "incompetent" after ignoring advice
Harvard's dairy farms buyer yet to lodge application
The OIO hasn't received an application from reported buyer of Harvard's NZ dairy farms.
Freeze-dried ice cream a winning idea
"It doesn't melt, it doesn't fall off the cone, it doesn't give you brain freeze"
Sediment run-off still big problem in South Otago
South Otago streams face ''major problems'' from sediment run-off.
East Otago farm award came from hard work
Simon Engelbrecht isn't one to shy away from hard work.
Call to stop wallaby spread in Central Otago
Wallabies are a threat to Otago, say farmers. And they are coming.