Tramper drowned trying to rush epic Te Araroa Trail – coroner

A tramper who drowned in the Wairoa River near Nelson while hiking the Te Araroa Trail had put press...

Health minister backtracks on plans for Nelson Hospital rebuild

Nelson's long-awaited hospital rebuild will now be made up of several smaller buildings and include ...

Farmer fined $98k after clearing native bush to sell as firewood

A Murchison farmer and his business have been fined $98,000 for clearing nearly 10 hectares of nativ...