TravelBest of summer: Where to find the country's top 10 fish and chip shopsThe top 10 have been named but who will you vote as the country's number one?16 Jan 04:00 PM
TravelSummer's calling: Top-rated must-dos in SouthlandThe best things to see, do and experience in Southland this summer.20 Dec 04:27 PM
TravelStay in Akaroa harbour and New Zealand's best coastal dealsWe bring you the best deals going24 Nov 09:33 PM
AgribusinessGroundswell NZ's 'Mother of all Protests' takes steps to avoid being hijacked by anti-vaxxersGroundswell organisers say they want to distance the rural protest from anti-vaxxers.21 Nov 04:40 AM
AgribusinessTractors, 4WDs, utes descend on Auckland city, town centres in Groundswell protest'Let everybody know we are here and we are not happy with what's going on in this country'20 Nov 11:55 PM
New ZealandHumans and moa may have co-existed on Stewart IslandAnalysis showed the bird was a South Island giant moa that died around 700 years ago.15 Nov 05:10 AM
EnvironmentRakiura/Stewart Island may have had its own moa populationAnalysis of moa skeleton discovered on Stewart Island points to lost local population.14 Nov 08:40 PM
New ZealandMIQ apology: Son's emergency allocation bid approved to bury fatherFather's ashes will be spread at Stewart Island as his dad wished.18 Oct 11:19 PM
New ZealandWeather warnings as strong winds, heavy rain forecastGusts could reach 130km/h in the Canterbury high country, and up to 120km/h elsewhere.11 Aug 04:00 PM
New ZealandSouthernmost vaccination starts400 vaccinations to be completed in two days.29 Jul 12:17 AM
New ZealandWild weather: Roads still closed, thunderstorms possible in southMetService is predicting a front will move across the lower South Island this evening.27 Jul 12:17 AM
New ZealandPolar blast: 'Waves' of cold weather closing in on NZPolar air is due to arrive over parts of the South Island over the next few days.07 Jul 10:15 PM
New ZealandStewart Island Covid-19 case investigation: Household contacts test negativePotential case of Covid-19 was actually a virus causing cold and flu type symptoms18 Jun 07:15 AM
New ZealandScientists testing for deadly oyster parasite Bonamia ostreaeBonamia ostreae can kill flat oysters, putting the entire Bluff oyster trade at risk.17 May 10:15 PM
New Zealand'It could mean the end of it': Fears after parasite found in oystersYesterday, three wild oysters were found to be infected with Bonamia ostreae.25 Mar 07:16 PM
New ZealandStewart Island wind farm plan scrapped after failure to settle with landownersThe Government granted $3.16 million for a wind farm to reduce reliance on diesel.01 Mar 07:37 PM
New ZealandHigh summer! Stellar week of sunshine on way for mostSplendid summer is here.30 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandInflux of visitors: The sleepy NZ island having a tourism boomThis month, visitor numbers increased by 150 per cent compared with the past six months.30 Dec 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumTravelSongbirds: Kiwi, kākā and the Elton John of Stewart IslandStewart Island is full of surprises - and the odd, 'eccentric raconteur'.14 Nov 08:00 PM
TravelStewart Island: From B to BDespite appearances, you are never really alone on Stewart Island.03 Nov 12:09 AM
New ZealandWeather: Temperatures as low as -3 in last lash of Arctic blastIcy winds will round out the month, with some in the South Island in for a freezing night.29 Sep 04:44 AM
New ZealandYour weather: Flurry of severe weather warnings as snow hits the southA rapidly deepening low has hit with heavy rain, gales, snow - and cold temperatures.27 Sep 06:16 AM
New ZealandStormy Sunday: Gales, heavy rain, 1350 lightning strikes, harbour bridge could closeAuthorities are taking no chances with Auckland Harbour Bridge as gales threaten.26 Sep 04:00 PM
TravelGo NZ: A road trip the length of New ZealandY2K was upon us. So we loaded up the car, and drove all the way to Stewart Island.03 Jun 09:00 PM
New ZealandFirst commercial jet flight in 45 days lands at Queenstown AirportDocumentary maker on flight said lockdown-free NZ now has "real edge" for film industry.16 May 09:58 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleTravel the skies: A lockdown guide to stargazing in New ZealandIt helps to think we're sleeping underneath the same big sky.18 Apr 09:14 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAll of Government Controller cut his teeth as a Whanganui rangerJohn Ombler is remembered as a trusted leader during his time in Whanganui.05 Apr 05:01 PM
New ZealandHaywire compass leads to four days lost in the bushA haywire compass caused a hunter to become lost in Stewart Island bush for four days.31 Mar 07:59 PM
New ZealandMissing Stewart Island hunter found after extended shoreline searchHe survived nearly three days on meat from a deer he'd shot earlier, and limpets and paua.26 Mar 05:37 AM
New ZealandSearch underway for hunter missing on Stewart IslandA 39-year-old hunter is missing on Stewart Island.25 Mar 12:43 AM
PremiumPremiumEnvironmentDogged defence force: NZ's four-legged wildlife protectorsMeet the front line of New Zealand's defence against millions of insatiable killers.10 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandWeather: Severe gales with gusts of up to 140km/h to hit South IslandMetService is warning trees, powerlines and vehicles could be damaged by the winds.29 Jan 05:38 PM
New ZealandWind gusts up to 130km/h as wild weather approachesSummer is put on hold this week for some unlucky parts of the country.03 Jan 10:18 PM
New ZealandShark diving not an offence: Supreme Court overturns rulingThe Court of Appeal had ruled shark cage diving was an offence under the Wildlife Act.10 Oct 09:59 PM
