The Country'This is massive': Timaru locals devastated after 600 jobs affected by meatworks closureOne staff member described the plant like a family.27 Sep 05:30 AM
The Country'Gut-wrenching, heartbreaking': 600 Timaru workers face losing their jobsAlliance Group plans to shut its South Canterbury freezing works by the end of this year.27 Sep 01:06 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryAll-hands Alliance Timaru meeting 'not going to be about beautifying site': Meatworkers UnionMeat co-operative CEO won't comment.26 Sep 04:19 AM
The CountryECan chair resigns after council car reportedly caught speeding 678 timesScott's resignation takes effect Friday, when Craig Pauling will be acting chairman.26 Sep 01:45 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryMeet New Zealand's greatest (ever?) amateur men's rugby teamSouth Canterbury's record run, the Light Bears' big dance and Canterbury's league revival.24 Sep 08:19 PM
The Country‘Can I invoice a deer?’: Christchurch locals question who foots the bill for rampageWild deer on the loose in suburban Christchurch damaged vehicles and houses.24 Sep 04:38 AM
The CountryCivil Defence warns to secure property ahead of powerful 120km/h gales blasting central regionsMetService said damage to trees, power lines, and unsecured structures were possible.23 Sep 01:48 AM
The CountryWhitebaiter dies after being swept into sea by 'rogue' waveFellow whitebaiter raised the alarm after horror unfolded.18 Sep 02:07 AM
The CountryJetstar passengers evacuated after stairs blown into planePowerful gusts of up to 100 km/h are expected to roar across the north this afternoon.17 Sep 05:20 AM
The Country'Iconic' Hoiho wins Bird of The Year 2024An iconic NZ bird has just been announced as Bird of The Year.15 Sep 08:54 PM
The CountrySouth Canterbury crash victim 'will be missed by all'The man died at the scene of the truck and car collision.13 Sep 02:40 AM
The CountryPower outages, road and school closures as snow causes havocHeavy snow is falling in parts of the South Island.12 Sep 09:14 PM
The Country‘Fair bit of snow’ building in parts of South IslandAnd as for snow in Auckland next week? Unlikely.12 Sep 07:46 PM
The CountrySouth Islanders brace for travel disruptions, power outages as heavy rain and snow loomsWith lambing and calving season under way, farmers are being urged to prepare.12 Sep 04:22 AM
The CountryThe village people: Unofficial roadblocks, nunchaku and drug growing claimsPolice say they are looking into allegations of rogue behaviour.11 Sep 08:00 PM
The CountryMeridian says South Island hydro levels now at above-average levelsSouth Island lakes are looking healthier after sinking to seriously low levels last month.10 Sep 12:02 AM
The CountryWaipara wildfire: Fears forecasted wind changes will cause further spreadAll outdoor fires are now banned in Canterbury until next Monday.02 Sep 11:00 PM
The Country'Extreme fire behaviour' threat: Waipara blaze doubles in size overnightThe blaze grew from 40ha to 85ha over 24 hours.01 Sep 10:59 PM
The CountryCanterbury wildfire spreading at pine forestFive helicopters have been working to control the blaze.29 Aug 11:23 PM
The CountryPreserving a 160-year legacy: What to expect from this year’s Christchurch ShowThe new owners of the agricultural show have 90 days to pull together the iconic event.27 Aug 08:00 PM
The CountrySnow and heavy rain to hit South Island; MetService issues warningsSouth Island braces for 150mm of rain and snow.24 Aug 08:39 PM
The CountryMajor rainmaker to hit South Island tomorrow, second system brewingMoisture-packed weather system is set to slam into the south as another looms.20 Aug 10:48 PM
LiveThe CountrySevere wind causes Auckland Harbour Bridge disruptionThunderstorms are possible for the upper North Island to start the week.19 Aug 03:13 AM
LiveThe CountryPolar vortex clips NZ, strong gusts batter Auckland Harbour Bridge, more snow expectedThunderstorms are possible for the upper North Island to start the week.18 Aug 11:01 PM
The Country'Batten down the hatches': Red severe thunderstorm watch issued for lower North IslandSevere weather alerts have been issued along the East Coast.12 Aug 04:19 AM
The CountryFather dies after falling, hitting head on ice during curling matchThe stock agent died in hospital after the accident.11 Aug 11:24 PM
The CountryRiverton boat tragedy survivor found clinging to hull, deceased victims trapped beneath vesselCoastguard volunteers were on the scene within five minutes of a mayday call.04 Aug 07:56 AM
The Country'I’ve worn out many saw blades': Repairing Te Waimate WoolshedTe Waimate Woolshed was built in 1855.30 Jul 10:40 PM
The Country'Wide-reaching snow event': Thunderstorms tipped for North Island as snow continues in SouthMetService says it's going to be a 'very average winter's day' today.30 Jul 07:37 PM
The CountryFerries off amid forecasters' warning of winter blast, flooding, damaging galesDamage to trees and powerlines, and flooding, is possible this week.29 Jul 07:35 PM
The Country33 hours of snow: MetService issues raft of warnings ahead of three-day storm hitting NZIncoming system set to deliver widespread wind, rain - and a potential heavy dump of snow.28 Jul 07:47 PM
The CountryFirst heavy snow, rain watches issued ahead of polar blastA large swathe of the lower South Island is in the firing line.27 Jul 01:19 AM
The CountrySpeed limit on State Highway 8 drops to 50km/h after several serious crashesAgency fears motorists may disregard new speed limit through Mackenzie Basin.24 Jul 09:15 AM
The CountrySunshine to snow: Looming icy polar blast to bring snow to both North, South islandsNiwa says the weather system is 'potentially conducive' to snow.23 Jul 10:19 PM
