Drought leaves Marlborough farmers facing 'perfect storm'
'We have got low commodity prices, we’ve got high interest and we’ve got the drought.'
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Self-made multimillionaire 'Spud King' farmer dies
Allan Pye passed away at the weekend, aged 83.
Is fan ownership the key to NRL success in the South Island?
OPINION: Paul Lewis examines the feasibility of fan ownership in the South Island NRL bid.
Man sentenced to 11 years’ jail for sexual offending against Gloriavale children
At least one of the victims was aged 12 or younger at the time of the offending.
Jessica Boyce homicide: Police to release fresh information on Cold Case TV show
Investigators are releasing new information on woman's disappearance.
Ruakākā fires doused; Tiwai Pt scrub fire suspected arson; person hurt in house fire
Dunedin fire one of three house fires last night in southern region,
Weather: Coldest morning of the year heralds week of chilly nights
The sun has shone for St Patrick's Day festivities, but cool nights lie ahead.
Students go green for St Patrick’s Day
Music sounded throughout Castle St as groups of revellers gathered outside flats.
New GP practice Cardrona Doctors to help meet growing need
Cardrona Doctors is the creation of a GP with over 30 years’ experience working in Oamaru.
Highlanders beaten by Brumbies
The Brumbies overcame a halftime deficit to beat the Highlanders
Lakehouse tenants to go above and beyond for St Patrick’s Day party
Organisers expect about 10,000 people to come and go throughout the day.
Prince William pays tribute to Christchurch terror victims
Royal praises Kiwis for supporting mosque shooting victims on fifth anniversary.
Serial drink driver rammed and killed 29 lambs as Cyclone Gabrielle loomed
She was abusive to attending police and to shepherds on the scene attempting to help her.
An avalanche of grief: How two young Kiwis perished on a Japan mountainside
Pierre Nixon and Kurt Bayer report on a double tragedy.
SailGP Christchurch: Burling confirmed; Outteridge hints at new role
Burling will be back at the wheel in SailGP's return to New Zealand next week
Partying on MDMA and ketamine: Inside NZ's student drugs scene
As alcohol consumption drops, the use of drugs is on the rise.
Editorial: Why we must never forget the Christchurch terror attacks
EDITORIAL: Yesterday marked five years since 51 people were murdered at Friday prayer.
Hurricanes hand Crusaders historic defeat
Sound the alarm. Panic stations have officially set in for the Crusaders.
Hurricanes strike late to edge winless Crusaders
All the action from the Super Rugby clash between the Crusaders and the Hurricanes.
Snow falls in South Island, Auckland set for heavy showers, temperatures go below zero
MetService is calling this the 'coldest weekend of the year so far'.
'A bit messy' - PM on Green MP migrant exploitation allegations
Luxon is with Lead Coordination Minister Judith Collins in Christchurch today.
Muslim community marks fifth anniversary of mosque tragedy
This year’s anniversary falls on Jumu’ah - the mandatory Islamic Friday prayer.
12 Te Ātiawa whānau members mark the end of their journey with Outward Bound
A celebration will commemorate the completion of the first Te Toki o Awa course.
What to do this St Patrick's Day, and more activities to make Autumn better
Don't dismay, summer might be over but your weekends aren't.
Auckland's coldest weekend this year? Wintry snap poised to hit the country
A road snowfall warning has been issued for a South Island alpine pass.
Triple-murderer mum Lauren Dickason's fate to be handed down in June
The Herald previously revealed taxpayers footed her $700k - and rising - legal aid bill.
Christchurch attacks: Terrorist's online history suggests mass shootings are not one-offs
COMMENT: The online community contributed to the radicalisation of Brenton Tarrant.
Electric ferry on way for Fiordland's Lake Manapōuri
The ferry will transport Meridian staff and contractors to the power station.
Flat initiations, live eel, burglaries, couch fires: Otago Uni proctor calls for culture change
There were 47 students referred for serious misconduct matters.
Christchurch Port Hills blaze: Fire crews stand ready as final hotspot extinguished
This marks the end of the largest wildfire in Canterbury since 2017.
'Harder than getting a job': Private rentals won't help emergency housing
OPINION: The government recently announced a “shake-up” of rentals, but it won't help.
Blackmail attempt accusation after public figure’s Grindr encounter
A blackmail trial has heard a dispute arose after a paid sexual encounter.
'Tragic': Name of man allegedly murdered at Christchurch City Mission released
Police were called to the emergency night shelter just after 10pm.
Mum of man fatally stabbed by partner speaks of 'horrible' loss
Kia-ara Richardson has been found guilty of killing her partner more than four years ago.