The CountryNZ trawler's 'shameful' 37kg coral catch suspends fishing in area until 2026Nelson-based trawler Tasman Viking pulled up 37kg of coral west of New Zealand.31 Oct 06:27 PM
The Country33 hours of snow: MetService issues raft of warnings ahead of three-day storm hitting NZIncoming system set to deliver widespread wind, rain - and a potential heavy dump of snow.28 Jul 07:47 PM
The CountrySunshine to snow: Looming icy polar blast to bring snow to both North, South islandsNiwa says the weather system is 'potentially conducive' to snow.23 Jul 10:19 PM
The CountryRetired man's life savings gone after sleeping skipper grounds fishing boat'I have nothing left, thanks to Simon's stupidity.'03 Jun 05:00 PM
The Country‘F***ing lies’: TV star Noel Edmonds rejects claims he sacked Kiwi winery staffUK celeb Noel Edmonds rejects claims he sacked 17 Kiwi winery staff with a day's notice.17 May 06:51 PM
The CountryUK TV star accused of blindsiding Kiwi vineyard staff with winter closureOne day's notice of job cuts for 17 staff at Noel Edmonds' South Island winery.17 May 01:27 AM
The CountryTākaka man Peter Miller’s death not suspicious, police sayHis body was found after his family raised concerns they hadn't heard from him.07 Apr 09:10 PM
The Country‘Felt the Earth move’: Boom follows bright light as Kiwis spot meteor in skyCould you have a meteorite in your backyard?30 Mar 01:27 AM
The CountryMan whose body was found in sinkhole identified, family pay tributeHis body was found after his family raised concerns they hadn't heard from him.22 Mar 12:26 AM
The CountryFamily of man who fell down sinkhole 'totally devastated'; police probe ‘unexplained’ deathHis body was found after his family raised concerns they hadn't heard from him.21 Mar 03:00 AM
The CountryChainsaw-wielding suspect found guilty of cutting illegal forest trackAccused argued he was clearing a fallen tree – but a judge didn't buy it.16 Mar 11:00 PM
The CountryWatch: Large bull caught walking the street in suburban NelsonPolice responded to the call out along with Animal Control.05 Mar 08:41 AM
The CountryEmergency nurse wins big at Tapawera ShearsKimberley MacLean shore sheep mainly to pay her way through her studies.28 Jan 10:36 PM
The CountryDozens of firefighters battle large fire in Golden BayThe blaze is thought to be in the ITM building.10 Jan 05:53 PM
The CountryPic’s Peanut Butter chief says new Government has a ‘tough road’ aheadAimee McCammon studied at Harvard Business School this year and hasn't lost momentum.02 Jan 10:00 PM
The CountrySealord fined more than $250k after crew exposed to asbestos'This was a major industry player that should have known better' - Maritime NZ.12 Dec 05:32 PM
The Country'One that bites': Fisherman's $20k fine for removing boat's monitoring deviceHe tried to hide the device in a bag beneath the sea.06 Dec 04:00 AM
The CountryHomeowner says dispute with neighbour over boundary led to minor heart attackBarry McLeod claims his new neighbour is "trying to steal our land'.16 Oct 07:41 AM
The CountryThe faces of the South Island's new leaders following blue election tidal waveA new party returns to the South Island and several red seats flip.16 Oct 12:48 AM
The Country50 years ago, Marlborough put now world famous Sauvignon Blanc on the mapIn half a century, Marlborough has achieved worldwide recognition for its Sauvignon Blanc.20 Sep 09:23 PM
The CountryRapist of young girl in railway station toilet block namedThe offending was 'the stuff of nightmares' according to the Crown prosecutor.31 Aug 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryPic's Peanut Butter chief says its biggest challenge is meeting demandPic's Peanut Butter chief Aimee McCammon says the brand aims to keep production in NZ.06 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryOne dead after crash involving farm vehicle in St ArnaudThe sole occupant of the vehicle died at the scene.01 Aug 10:50 AM
The Country'Misguided in their beliefs': Lifestyle property owners refuse to pay ratesThey didn't want to pay $1767 for their 1.85-hectare property.04 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountryBad catch: Fishing company loses multi-million dollar trawler over coral weighing ‘less than half a pound of butter’Judge: “Failure to record was at the heart of these charges – not the amount of material”.13 Jun 05:39 AM
The CountryHeavy rain tracking to Bay of Plenty; Auckland remains in state of emergency after day of delugeThere's no reprieve for the top of the country with heavy rain forecast this afternoon.09 May 08:21 AM
The CountryAuckland State of Emergency declared amid widespread flooding; warning more rain to comeSevere thunderstorms bringing torrential rain for Auckland and Northland.09 May 02:52 AM
The CountryThunderstorm and possible tornado risk looms todayNew Zealand has been hit by four tornadoes in three consecutive days.11 Apr 06:42 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryCyclone Gabrielle: $2b kiwifruit industry right in path of stormFruit quality woes could intensify as Cyclone Gabrielle hits premium growing regions.14 Feb 04:40 AM
The CountryTasman crews busy with rural blaze, chemical building fireFire and Emergency have told Nelson residents to avoid Elm St during decontamination.23 Jan 08:02 PM
The Country10 days out from Xmas, what might Santa deliver?Meteorologist says a break in the unsettled weather could be on the cards for Christmas.14 Dec 06:50 PM
The CountryKiwi scientists develop world’s first algae-based pain medicationHopes that discovery is a non-addictive alternative to opioids.27 Nov 05:46 PM
The CountryNew fire trucks to replace ageing vehicles at South Island airportsFirefighters from South Island airports trained with four new fire trucks from Austria.26 Nov 09:17 PM
The CountryLone Ranger: Farmer appeals against conviction after horse killed on highway saying it ‘wasn’t a crime’Farmer Luke King says the police and justice systems have been against him on all fronts.02 Nov 04:24 AM
