Luxon says agriculture is 'the backbone of the New Zealand economy' at Gore event.

Kapa haka is taking off in the South Island

Zeke King passed away at just 14 months old from Sudden Unexplained Death in Children.

Man charged with murder admits he stabbed two men, but says he did not mean to kill them.

'It’s a bit surreal to get the win. The biggest challenge was making sure I kept calm.'

A section of Bluff Highway remains closed as a scene examination takes place.

The community of Bluecliffs lost about three metres of land in a day this week.

Bond aimed to hold 9-hour strong wool records for both lambs and ewes simultaneously.

But Kiwi farm boss says he will review Irish judgment; claims worker accepted fault.

Data from Worldline shows a slight lift in consumer spending in January.

So far, the series is led by Southland shearer Nathan Stratford, who won in 2014 and 2022.

Dog triallist Tom Dickison is a novice, while his father Brian is a seasoned campaigner.

The serious crash happened on SH 6 between Brandon and Wemyss Sts at around 1.30pm.

The move is the latest in the co-operative's plans to get rid of coal by 2037.

The male sex toy was worth $189.99.

'It was a bloody good sale.'

Trail walkers on Southland section ignored warnings and cut through a dangerous work site.

Forde Winders shearing crew broke former record by 326 lambs.

The canine was possibly in search of food.

An Auckland school is deemed to be the best at rugby in New Zealand and third worldwide.

Police are currently at the scene which involved three motorbikes.

The victim's family often spend time in the estuary where she was attacked.

The culprit is believed to be a sevengill shark.

Ben Bell recreates Grant's lovestruck routine from 2003, with Gore councillors featuring.

Job ads fell in two major cities but some regions still have traces of the great job boom.

Ben Tomsett speaks with one of NZ's most talented musicians.

Fire and Emergency battled three fires at Selwyn, Central Otago and Southland last night.

A firefighter was hospitalised trying to extinguish the fire in Templeton last night.

There’s never been a confirmed sighting of a great white shark in Scottish waters.