The Country'Recruitment issue': Council struggles to fill $129k forest jobIt turns out that hiring a dedicated manager for Nelson’s forests is not so clear-cut.05 Mar 09:06 PM
The CountryPest to plate: Students turn wallaby into snacks to raise pest awarenessAbout 40kg of wallaby mince will be used for the free quesadillas.20 Feb 11:00 PM
The Country400-plus weka killed, DoC justifies trapping methods amid concernsDoC has defended its traps, saying rising species numbers may increase accidental catches.15 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryAuckland Council drops charge as star witness vanishes in Waiheke vineyard caseThe witness's mystery disappearance was linked to an 'employment issue'.14 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryBeetle mania: The critters tackling ‘very large’ plant problemTradescantia leaf beetles target the rapidly growing South American weed.04 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryTall Timber: NZ’s biggest 20 forestry companiesWho are the companies behind New Zealand's third biggest export trade?22 Jan 04:00 PM
The Country'Relief': Waimea Dam dispute finally endsTasman Mayor Tim King said: "It’s been a long and tortuous process to get this far".14 Jan 08:33 PM
The CountryOff-grid living at Golden Bay farmThe farm grows, processes and sells beef, lamb and farm produce directly to the public.16 Dec 07:53 PM
The Country'Such a load of s***': Mayor fumes at road speed limit hurdlesMayor's swearing outburst sparked by unforeseen challenges in lowering speed limits12 Dec 10:16 PM
The Country'I’ve never seen one that big': Judge shocked at cow's untreated cancerJudge criticises owner for not seeking vet help; 'The cow suffered significant pain.'10 Dec 11:05 PM
The Country'Horrid rotten egg smell:' Authorities followed their noses to find black gunk seeping into streamsThree people complained of the black substance that smelled like rotten egg.04 Dec 04:00 AM
The CountryNelson woman fined for taking more than 1000 cockles from traditional fishery reserveJudge: 'If everyone did that, we would not have any cockles left in our country'.13 Nov 02:06 AM
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
