New ZealandHomekill butcher’s micro abattoir visionThe planned Edgecumbe plant would cut waste and create up to 20 rural jobs.20 Feb 04:00 PM
New Zealand'We’ve got to give it our best shot': Community bid to buy iconic Kerikeri marketThe community has 12 months to raise $7m to buy the Old Packhouse site.20 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionMarcus MussonChina log supply and NZ forestry: Stable prices but sellers gain edge - Marcus MussonOPINION: Chinese New Year mill closures in China are reshaping log supply and prices.20 Feb 03:59 PM
New ZealandShoplifter shoves frozen crayfish down pants, goes back for mud cakeThe 32-year-old had sorted himself a three-course meal. Trouble is, he didn't pay for it.20 Feb 07:00 AM
CrimeA missing tractor, crushed fences and tyre tracks - the clues an alleged killer left behindJasmaine Reihan's burnt body, phone and a knife were later found in the car on the beach.20 Feb 06:00 AM
New ZealandDogs to be destroyed after fatal Kaihu mauling, council confirmsThe three dogs are currently impounded while police investigate.20 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandCommunity invited to help with rebuild plan for West End to Ōtarawairere Point trackResidents can now submit detailed repair plans for the damaged coastal track.20 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandMan delivered coward punch to rubbish truck driver, who landed face-first on the roadCalem Jackson crashed into the rubbish truck before launching his attack on the driver. 20 Feb 04:00 AM
New ZealandLlamas Ken, Drick and Lamar on sheep security at Ambury FarmThe three-year-old llama brothers now guard about 600 lambs at the park.20 Feb 02:10 AM
New ZealandShane McManaway appointed new chairman of Growing Future FarmersMcManaway founded the Zanda McDonald Award and is a member of the NZ Order of Merit.20 Feb 01:46 AM
New ZealandMan charged with murder after body found at Tauranga parkPolice urge witnesses near Wharepai Domain before 2pm on Saturday to call 105.20 Feb 01:38 AM
New ZealandFarmer has hundreds of sheep killed by roaming dogsFinn Cook is thinking of quitting sheep farming if the killing can’t be stopped.20 Feb 01:00 AM
New ZealandFonterra update with Miles Hurrell on The CountryOn today: Miles Hurrell, Stu Loe, Stu Duncan, Kate Scott, Hamish McKay, and Barry Soper. 20 Feb 12:41 AM
New ZealandA very cheesy wedding stunt: This is what can happen when you marry a McDonald'All the guests were shocked to say the least.'19 Feb 11:59 PM
New ZealandWorkSafe opens health and safety probe into fatal Mauao landslideThe WorkSafe probe will examine safety decisions made before the landslide.19 Feb 11:54 PM
New ZealandStates of emergency extended as Waipā, Ōtorohanga face long recoveryRoad crews are still restoring access where flooding and slips cut off homes.19 Feb 11:09 PM
New ZealandHow Supper Club 2026 is doing things a bit differentlyOrganisers of this year's Supper Club share how to support the fundraiser for the upkeep of retreats in Rotorua used by families of sick children.Watch19 Feb 11:06 PM
New Zealand'If the stars align': Iwi bet on green energyTe Rūnanga o Ngā Wairiki-Ngāti Apa are working to be at the forefront of renewable energy.19 Feb 10:05 PM
New ZealandMajor detours ahead: Five-night closure of SH29 over Kaimai RangeIt will be closed nightly from 8pm to 3.30am for maintenance and work on Ruahihi Bluffs.19 Feb 09:00 PM
New ZealandSeabed mining firm quits South Taranaki fast-track bidAn expert panel turned down the fast-track application to mine the seabed off Pātea.19 Feb 08:55 PM
AgribusinessFonterra plans special divdend, upgrades milk price The forecast milk price range has tightened to $9.20 to $9.80 per kg.19 Feb 08:18 PM
New Zealand'Autumnal chill': Single-digit lows and mountain snow as temperatures tumbleOvernight temperatures will fall into the single digits in multiple South Island centres.19 Feb 07:05 PM
LifestyleWhy home-reared supermarket salmon has become a luxury on Kiwi shelvesCheaper smoked salmon at $11.05 per 100g is imported from Norway via Germany.19 Feb 07:00 PM
New ZealandPolice seek group walking and riding bikes near Napier beach where 5yo drowned The boy was found dead in the water of Westshore Beach on Waitangi Day at 1.30am. 19 Feb 05:44 PM
New Zealand'Saved my home': Residents hopeful new sea wall will protect homes'When Mother Nature brings more sand in, we’ll be well equipped to get with it.'19 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandBremworth’s Napier mill returns to three shifts a day as some wool jobs come back'We control our quality better here, as opposed to processing NZ woollen yarn overseas.'19 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandHe was born across the road from a new pizza chain, now he's its youngest bossPrabhjot Singh was born at Hawke's Bay Hospital as Hell opened over the road.19 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandEvery day is Art Deco: Why a couple bought a Buick, a 1920s home, and 40 bow tiesRobert and Erin don't 'dress up' for Art Deco Festival. It's their everyday attire.19 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandMayor plans fifth China trip in bid to put Rotorua back on the mapSpending by Chinese visitors in Rotorua is not back to half of pre-Covid levels.19 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandCommunity 'quite happy' about freedom camp site closure'It's pretty much a free-for-all.'19 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandTauranga homicide: Memorials held for the 'big guardian of downtown'Police have opened a homicide investigation into the death of rough sleeper Dax Holland.19 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandSchool bus driver stood down for allegedly drinking on the jobA parent claims they found an empty can and two full beers in the bus.19 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumKahuVote of no confidence for committee of Māori body as court considers application to investigate financesTwo new members, Wiremu Ruru and Emma Pere, won seats on the committee.19 Feb 04:00 PM
PoliticsTūhoe to open charter school in Te Urewera forest The school will open next term in Ruatāhuna. 19 Feb 03:30 PM
