The CountryFarm sold to Oz mines company for $25m to be 'offered to New Zealanders first' Santana Minerals agreed to pay $25m for Ardgour Station in early July.10 Sep 10:00 PM
HorticultureKumeū nursery has 'about a day' to save millions of dollars worth of stock after fireSupport poured in from fellow growers and competitors after the blaze.31 Aug 06:49 AM
The CountryThe South Island ‘pie belt’: Ex-tradies put smoko break experience into high-quality piesSanga's was opened in Cromwell's industrial zone by two tradies and a mate.21 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumThe Country'Don't give up': Communities in rural police shake-up warned to fight hardMayor emphasises non-financial benefits of local police in rural areas.06 Aug 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'No bigger trophy in New Zealand sport': The enduring magic of the Ranfurly Shield explainedNorthland aim to reclaim the Ranfurly Shield after nearly 50 years.01 Aug 11:00 PM
The Country'Dearly loved' 21yo killed in Stewart Island hunting incidentTribute paid to Jock Davies, who had battled leukemia as a teenager.07 Jul 01:41 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryCould a lab blunder replace 1080 poison and solve NZ’s rabbit plague? A non-deadly alternative to 1080 is being developed which leaves pests sterile.01 Jul 07:15 PM
The Country'Never seen it this bad': Town's flood fears as residents sandbag homes Nick Reid’s property is under immediate threat from the floodwaters.30 Apr 10:07 PM
The Country‘Not here’: Is this town the nimby capital of NZ?They have fought off windfarms and airports, and now they're against a gold mine. 07 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'The barbecue savant': Inside the world of New Zealand's competitive BBQ circuitCompetitive BBQ is surging in popularity in NZ - and we already have a world champ.27 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryMeet New Zealand's greatest (ever?) amateur men's rugby teamSouth Canterbury's record run, the Light Bears' big dance and Canterbury's league revival.24 Sep 08:19 PM