A `flash flood` has carved a path of destruction through the small rural settlement, sending weary residents back to square one. Read...

A `flash-flood` has carved a path of destruction through a rural settlement in Motueka Valley, with one man blaming slash, saying `thousands of tonnes of logs and silt` came down. Read...

A former St John volunteer days it was `not untypical` for people to wait an hour or two for an ambulance in rural Northland. Read...

Residents in rural Georgia say the data centre next door has disrupted their water supply. Read...

The residents of the rural area where Erin Patterson carried out her crimes are still in shock. Read...

Rural services company PGG Wrightson has acquired local animal health company Nexan Group for $20 million in a move the listed company says will keep production of key farm products in New Zealand. Read...

Many whanau, especially in rural areas, are caring for loved ones with dementia in silence, with no knowledge of where to turn to for help. Read...

Police are investigating after a rural cellular tower near Lindis Pass–Tarras Road (State Highway 8) was severely damaged. Read...

Residents of the rural Whatatutu settlement have taken a petition to council demanding action over the constant late-night disturbances and damage to local roads. Read...

Sharlene Wilson has turned her rural property in North Canterbury into a haven for rescued farm animals who find healing, freedom and a place to truly belong. Read...