Stories by Samantha Gee

Some of the country's biggest electricity generators say they hope not to use more water from South Island hydro lakes - despite a move allowing them to access contingent storage. Audio

Generators are being given access to more water as New Zealand creeps towards electricity shortage. So how is power generated, what's the problem, and how do we fix it?

The grocery commissioner has put supermarkets on notice - and shoppers say it's not a moment too soon. Audio

Instead of one large building, there'll be several smaller buildings and existing infrastructure will be retained. Audio

A family violence charity is fearful for the welfare of women and children as its $17,000 budget is axed.

A little red flying fox found in a Blenheim backyard was only the second time one had ever been seen in New Zealand - and the first to be spotted alive.

He has been charged with eight offences total after a stand-off that saw police and the Defence Force involved.

The dry conditions are causing ecological concerns and pushing up power prices.

A Nelson-based organisation that supports the most vulnerable tamariki and their whānau across the top of the South Island is set to lose almost 40 percent of its frontline staff, as Oranga Tamariki… Audio

In March, the council unveiled a proposal to develop a $90 million community facility after revelations two of the council's main buildings were nearing the end of life, becoming increasingly…

A woman who caused the death of a motorcyclist after failing to give way at an intersection near Māpua, says she will not drive again after the devastating crash.

Lee Vandervis has until 20 August to formally apologise over race-based comments. Audio

Nobby Clark "admires" his partner supporting a Dunedin councillor facing censure for supposed anti-Māori remarks.

The living lab will give scientists more insight into what happens underneath the ground.

当地议会呼吁人们在对植被进行任何操作前应先查询法律法规，避免此类事件再次发生。

The Building Minister is looking to change insulation standards because of costs, but Certified Builders says the price is already relatively low.

Hamish Reith and Ealing Farm Limited cleared nearly 10 hectares of indigenous forest.

One of the homeowners say the news is a relief although it is sad to leave a home of 19 years behind.

"It is frustrating that it has to be rates funded at this point in time," says Marlborough Mayor Nadine Taylor.

One of the South Island schools says rebuild plans have changed, while the other is yet to learn what its redevelopment actually entails.

All but one of the homes had sold for a total of $76,000.

Conservationists are worried a lag in reporting the number of Hector's dolphins killed in fishing bycatch is preventing the industry from doing more to save them.

People have been turning out in Picton to get a glimpse of the stranded Aratere, which is visible from parts of the seaside town.

The man who dragged an 11-year-old into the toilets of the Blenheim train station has been sentenced to seven years in prison.

Nearby residents have concerns about the effect of the mine at Sams Creek, bordering the Kahurangi National Park.