'Quite significant' support to abandon farmland
The next step is to sound out the Government about it.
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'He’s been sent to us by God': Disgraced lawyer Chris Harder and his remarkable quest for Pike River justice
Former barrister Christopher Harder claims Pike River truths have never emerged.
The Buffer to defend Kumara Gold Nuggets title
The defence will bring back memories both happy and sad at the track tomorrow.
The confession that provided new hope in a 50-year-old cold case
A Herald investigation in 2019 uncovered fresh evidence in a 50-year-old unsolved murder.
Hot and humid today - and dry for most - rain likely tomorrow
Rain-soaked campers can look forward to a brighter first day of 2024.
Holidaymakers drenched as wild storm rolls through NZ
Keeping you posted with the latest wild weather.
Tramper suffers serious injuries after falling 100m at Waitaha River
The treacherous terrain made for a delicate and technical rescue operation.
Holiday road toll rises to 10 after motorist dies in West Coast crash
The highway between Buller and Inangahua was closed following today's crash.
Soggy end to 2023: Heavy rain, thunderstorms to sweep across NZ
Forecasters are warning heavy bursts of rain could lead to flooding and slips.
A person was treated for minor injuries following a jetboat fire in Greymouth
The jet boat was on a trailer in a driveway, one person was injured.
More 30C-plus scorchers expected across country this week
Kaikōura Airport reached 32C yesterday as sun blistered eastern New Zealand.
Kaikōura soars to 32C, 30-plus temps tipped this week, severe thunderstorm warning lifted
Temperatures in eastern New Zealand have soared, reaching over 30C.
Temperatures hit 29C as parts of the country sizzle during hottest day of summer so far
Dunedin Airport reached 29C - the hottest temperature of the day.
Body found on track on the West Coast
Police say the person's death is not being treated as suspicious.
'It's bulls***': Pilot rejects finding that his error caused West Coast crash
Tony Ibbotson maintains mechanical failure caused the Robinson to crash, not pilot error.
West Coast gains $35m Wētā Workshop epic: Pounamu Path tourist trail opens
Māwhera Pā in Greymouth is the first stop on a four-part cinematic, historic route.
Rain, wind to lash Auckland in wet start to summer
Parts of the east coast of the South Island could hit 27 degrees.
Death of skilled pilot an accident, coroner rules
Noel Wilson was flying a Robinson R22 when he crashed in forest terrain near Reefton.
Reward offered for sound return of expensive machine
A trail making machine was stolen from the Gentle Annie campground.
'He was hurting for us': Rider killed in Pike River memorial ride crash remembered
Craig Percasky had married his long-term love four years before his tragic death.
Death of motorcyclist on Pike River memorial ride difficult to bear, friend says
Craig Percasky, from Kaiapoi, collided with another vehicle around 10am yesterday.
Rain warnings in place for much of the South Island’s west coast
Heavy rain may cause streams and rivers to rise rapidly in the South Island this week.
The Great NZ Road Trip: Palmerston North to New Plymouth
Shayne Currie continues his journey, making his way into Taranaki and stopping off in Waverley. Video / NZ Herald / Getty
'Inflexible': Farmers urged to boycott Freshwater Farm Plans
Groundswell says farmers should think carefully 'before deciding whether to sign up'.
The business tycoon who quit Auckland to transform a South Island town of 900 people
'I fell in love with Reefton, because it is as a town used to be.'
Dream Kiwi spot: No traffic jams, no stress and the ex-mayor giving away his weekly pension
Former Grey mayor Tony Kokshoorn waxes lyrical about his beloved West Coast.
Pike River movie production starts on West Coast
New film aims to tell story following explosions which killed 29 men.
West Coast regional councillor loses suppression bid over trespass charge
The controversial councillor allegedly trespassed on a property linked to his family.
'Simply dreadful driving': Man jailed after speeding past police station while drunk
Regan Murphy has three pages of previous convictions.
Senior Labour MP tells reporter to 'f*** off' as tensions rise after crushing election result
Labour MPs have been discussing the party's future today.
Which electorate gave Liz Gunn's NZ Loyal party the most votes?
The electorate where it got the largest preliminary support got just under 1200 votes.
The faces of the South Island's new leaders following blue election tidal wave
A new party returns to the South Island and several red seats flip.
Election day weather: MetService warns voters of severe gales, heavy rain
MetService's advice is to vote this afternoon if possible.
Alpine tragedy: Love story ended on brink of couple's new life together
Paramedic Ian Harvey died after falling near a large slip during an alpine tramp.