Intensive winter grazing improves but not all councils have data on its use
Report shows 7 regional councils have no estimates on how many farms use winter grazing.
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'Significant cold break' could bring fresh dumping of snow nationwide
Snow could fall to 100-200m in Otago and Southland and 300-400m in the North Island.
Nine dead who had RSV - including six in Auckland
No infected children succumbed; RSV may not have been cause of deaths, says ADHB.
'I tried until the last minute': Rural town's only early learning centre closes
It follows a long-standing struggle to draw qualified early childhood teachers to Lumsden.
Tiwai smelter power could be diverted to hydrogen by 2023
An Australian mining company told MBIE it had "rapidly developing plans" for Southland.
SDHB putting patients at risk - report
One Dunedin Hospital ward was regularly understaffed by 20 per cent or more.
Chasing the mace: Have the Black Caps made up for past failures?
NZ cricketers embark on a week-long tour in celebration of their Test Championship win.
A2 Milk completes purchase of Mataura Valley Milk
A2 Milk looks to become less reliant on Synlait as it moves into manufacturing.
Revealed: The cheapest and most expensive places to rent in NZ
The average weekly rent in the cheapest region is $251.
Five new MIQ Covid cases, WHO staffer's NZ mercy dash from Fiji
The flight with the seriously-ill WHO worker on board will land in Auckland today.
Wild weather: Roads still closed, thunderstorms possible in south
MetService is predicting a front will move across the lower South Island this evening.
'Miscarriage of justice': Manslaughter conviction after fatal crash quashed
Nurse Emma Bagley died in 2018 after the car she was in was T-boned.
Jaw broken in alleged assault over McDonald's digital ordering screen
A security guard was allegedly assaulted outside the premises.
Home detention for eighth drink-driving conviction
The man was sentenced to four months' home detention and 10 months' supervision.
Thieves target Riverton whitebaiters' huts
Items taken include fishing gear, vehicle batteries, gas cookers and potbelly stoves.
Covid-struck vessel with nine cases quarantined at Bluff port
The nine cases came from a total crew of 21 people.
'The victim was terrified': Woman made armed attacker a cup of tea
The offender had left the military late last year after more than 40 years' service.
Killer's mother on trial for allegedly helping to dispose of evidence
She allegedly helped him collect items which would tie him to the crime.
19 crew on Bluff container ship still waiting on Covid-19 test results
It was the third vessel in New Zealand this month to have crew test positive to Covid-19.
Still waters run deep: Adventure and Luxury in Tamatea Dusky Sound
Magic moments come thick and fast while cruising southern Fiordland's majestic waters.
Malaysian firm to convert Southland farm into forestry block
Consent given to buy a nearly 460ha sheep and beef farm in Western Southland.
Consent given for controversial Southland mega-landfill
The waste will come from all over the southern South Island.
Tractor protest: Aucklanders warned to expect delays, crashes add to chaos
Traffic was 'very heavy' at 2pm on the southern motorway in Auckland.
Freight truck jack-knifes, rolls on state highway
It is likely a crane will be brought in to remove the stricken vehicle.
Honeymoon killing: Judge tells undecided jury to deliberate longer
Twelve to resume deliberations this morning on Rodney Fallowfield's culpability.
'We were the lucky ones': Passenger in hot air balloon crash speaks out
Malcolm Porter has described the ordeal he and his wife faced in the crash.
Frosty start to school holidays, severe in South Island
Severe frosts are expected for South Island locations including Alexandra and Queenstown.
Four crashes in south: Car down bank, three people injured
Emergency services were called to the crash on SH1 at about 7.40am.
Brrrr: Polar blast brings more frost, cold weekend ahead for most
Another surge of gales and polar air is on its way.
Record aluminium prices could see potline four at Tiwai Pt reopen
Economics of aluminium smelting are currently 'mind-blowing', analyst claims.
Polar blast: 'Waves' of cold weather closing in on NZ
Polar air is due to arrive over parts of the South Island over the next few days.
Bomb unit called to museum over 100-year-old antiseptic
The New Zealand Defence Force Explosive Ordance Disposal unit has been dispatched.
Wild weather: South Island battered by wind, snow
Rain and snow has already affected some southern roads.
Police seek witnesses to serious crash that injured four
Two people remain in hospital in a serious but stable condition.