New ZealandHow wool could revolutionise sustainable horticulture in NZJacinta Penn won the Innovation Prototype award at Fieldays 2024 for her product.10 Jun 09:46 PM
New Zealand'Real excited vibe': Fieldays returns amid booming agri-sectorPrime Minister Christopher Luxon said the sector was pulling the country out of recession.10 Jun 09:21 PM
New ZealandNZ’s $800m new stretch of state highway opens to trafficJust how important this highway is "cannot be overstated", project manager says.10 Jun 08:27 PM
New ZealandFrom motel owner to mayoral candidate: Steve Gibson vows to curb Hastings rate risesOne woman he visited in Hastings 'burst into tears' over how hard it was to pay.10 Jun 08:12 PM
Herald NOWFieldays kicks off today: what’s the outlook?Fieldays spokesperson Taryn Storey joins Ryan Bridge on Herald NOW to take the pulse of the rural sector as the iconic agricultural event kicks off. Video / Herald NOWWatch10 Jun 08:10 PM
New ZealandWhiff of cannabis during traffic stop leads to drugs convictions for young mumThe 22-year-old mother of three came to court prepared to go to prison. 10 Jun 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWhy fewer cruise ships may not mean fewer tourists for 'popular' stopThe region expects 87 cruise ships next season across 74 dates.10 Jun 06:00 PM
New Zealand16yo accepted as volunteer firefighter, puts out his first flames alongside dadIt’s rare to be accepted at just 16, but Tyler Parkinson's waited his whole life for this.10 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandResidents stop contractors' work on 15-metre cell tower in GisborneResidents are peacefully protesting a cell tower in their neighbourhood, blocking work.10 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKiwiSaver'Opening a can of worms': Govt considers allowing KiwiSaver withdrawals for farmsFinance Minister Nicola Willis is seeking advice from Inland Revenue.10 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Attenborough would be mortified': Six tonnes of coral bycatch off ChristchurchExperts said incidents involving such a large amount of coral being caught are rare.10 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandWhakapapa 'geared up' ahead of new seasonMore than 1600 people applied for jobs for the winter season.10 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'Not fit for a dog': Gisborne tenant reveals harsh realities of rental huntGisborne's median rent on Trade Me in April was $680, the highest in New Zealand.10 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Not giving it up': Wagon battle with state housing rages onRobyn Dandy bought the wagon to honour her late grandson and fulfil a promise.10 Jun 08:29 AM
New ZealandWatch: Police probe after 'distressing' footage emerges of youths hurling baby goat to death A group of snapback cap-wearing youths holler and squeal with delight in the video.10 Jun 06:36 AM
New Zealand'Decades of underinvestment': Gisborne play space to get significant upgradeThe Elgin project will cost $190,000, the only significant renewal until 2027.10 Jun 06:00 AM
New ZealandVandals remove third chicane as Tamahere road safety row intensifiesResidents complained the chicanes were dangerous and installed without consultation.10 Jun 05:50 AM
KahuKaipara’s ‘Trump of the North’ Jepson exits mayoral race, endorses deputyCraig Jepson won't seek a second term as Kaipara Mayor in October.10 Jun 05:30 AM
New ZealandSpeedway deal: Proposal to sell Baypark stand for $1, extend leaseThe council is mulling plans to extend speedway operations at Baypark until 2039.10 Jun 05:07 AM
New ZealandShoplifter who reoffended after being bailed 13 times ‘stole to survive’'The only way we could stop you from stealing was to remand you in custody,' says judge.10 Jun 05:01 AM
NetballMagic take home second win in a row against StarsHot on the heels of last week's home win, the Magic won 71-54 in Auckland on Monday.10 Jun 04:33 AM
Entertainment'New perspective on life': Alone: Australia's first Kiwi winner on what got him throughShay Williamson also reveals what he plans to do with the $270,000 prize.10 Jun 04:31 AM
New ZealandPregnant dairy worker thrown to the ground in attempted robbery The intruder allegedly assaulted a pregnant shopkeeper, throwing her to the ground.10 Jun 03:03 AM
New ZealandRowena Duncum's Fieldays preview on The CountryRowena Duncum, Farmer Tom Martin, Hunter McGregor, Chris Russell, and Kevin Mortensen. 10 Jun 01:38 AM
WorldAnyone for 3D meat? Japan's Expo showcases food of the futureThe Expo showcases futuristic foods, including green and red rice.10 Jun 01:32 AM
Crime73-year-old man charged with Northland murder Police said the 73-year-old would appear at Kaikohe District Court via video link today.10 Jun 12:54 AM
New Zealand'Great news': NZ red meat exports hit $1.21b in AprilSheepmeat exports to the EU reached 8689 tonnes, up 53% in volume.10 Jun 12:23 AM
New Zealand'Expect delays': Traffic backed up after incident leaves person criticalOne lane remains open, but motorists should expect delays.09 Jun 11:53 PM
AgribusinessASB offers $150,000 interest-free loans for farm solar systemsFarmers could expect to get payback from as early as the sixth year of generation.09 Jun 11:51 PM
New ZealandRural worries grow over copper network deregulationRemote residents say the possible phase-out of copper networks could be dangerous.09 Jun 11:46 PM
New ZealandMan admits New Year's Day murder of baby, violent attack on two othersThe infant was killed at a home in Hamilton on January 1 this year.09 Jun 11:26 PM
New Zealand'The ultimate outdoorsman': Napier man dies tramping South Island's Te Araroa Trail'Being out in nature and tramping was where he was happy.'09 Jun 11:12 PM
New ZealandTaupō businessman to face trial on rape, bribery chargesThe man is one of three accused of trying to bribe the complainant.09 Jun 11:00 PM
OpinionThomas CoughlanMoo-turn: Chris Hipkins says farming emissions policy ‘under review’Labour on verge of giving up on a 17-year battle to price agricultural emission?09 Jun 10:27 PM
