New ZealandMower fight 'best damn show for years'A fight during a ride-on lawn mower race at an A&P Show made it the 'best damn show' in years, a sponsor says.18 Jan 12:52 AM
New ZealandMower rage brawler unrepententA manager at a Wanaka mower and chainsaw shop saw red when his ride-on lawnmower was shunted by a bigger machine.17 Jan 09:08 PM
NPCRugby: Southland chairman laments $480k lossRugby Southland say the "extremely challenging" rugby environment is behind the union's loss of almost half a million dollars.13 Jan 09:30 PM
NPCRugby: Media reports off base - MackintoshSkipper Jamie Mackintosh is adamant Southland rugby has nothing to hide despite concerns over the union's financial situation.13 Jan 06:53 PM
New ZealandMan died trying to save lamb, family sayThe family of an elderly man found dead in a sewage pond in western Southland yesterday believe he was trying to rescue a lamb.07 Jan 06:35 PM
New ZealandEast the place to be for a feast of New Year sunshineNew Year's Day is tipped to offer sunny weather for most of the country and some respite from the recent muggy, humid weather.25 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandSurvivors of fishing boat sinking arrive in BluffThe bodies of five seaman and the 20 survivors from the sinking of a Korean fishing boat in the Southern Ocean arrived in Bluff last night.23 Dec 06:36 PM
New ZealandCanterbury fires continue to burnCanterbury firefighters continue to battle two major fires in the region, but both blazes are under control.22 Dec 08:01 PM
New ZealandMassive fire still burning in south CanterburyA massive blaze has engulfed the hills above Waimate in south Canterbury and tonight continues to burn. 22 Dec 06:07 AM
New ZealandStretched firefighters battle two large blazesStretched Canterbury firefighters are battling two large scrub fires, one in Rolleston and one in Waimate.21 Dec 11:43 PM
New ZealandFirefighters battle 120 hectare scrub fireFirefighters are continuing to battle a 120 hectare scrub fire in Waimate, which has now spread into forest.21 Dec 11:01 PM
EntertainmentLarry King's 25-year reign comes to an endHe is from another era of current affairs television and tonight (Friday afternoon NZ time) that era will end. 16 Dec 12:12 AM