The CountryNorthland angler lands 279kg swordfish and pending record in gruelling 7-hour battle'I honestly didn’t think I’d get through it,' Paihia's Helen Horrocks says.02 Feb 05:06 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWine group collapse leaves creditors $12m out of pocketA licence deal lets Hawke's Bay Wine Company keep trading while assets are sold.02 Feb 04:26 AM
The Country'Dream come true': Coromandel man captures near 100kg marlin after quarter-century questThe marlin weighed in at just under 97kgs, and was caught off the coast of Whangamatā.02 Feb 01:32 AM
The CountryThe Country: Shearing roundup with Sir David FaganDavid Seymour, Sir David Fagan, Nick Webster, Hunter McGregor, and Steve Wyn-Harris.02 Feb 12:43 AM
The Country‘S*** it escalated quickly’: Paul Henry's farm bonfire burns out of control, firefighters save dayTwo fire trucks were needed to bring the paddock blaze under control.01 Feb 10:59 PM
The CountryBushman, hunter, farmer: Lew, 83, on keeping old skills aliveLew Pickens' family is working to record his stories before the old ways disappear.01 Feb 10:24 PM
The CountryShearers smash world record with 2073 lambs in epic West Otago effortLeon Samuels, Paerata Abraham and Shane Ratima beat the old mark by 97.01 Feb 09:37 PM
The CountryHow a shifting global chessboard could reshape farmgate fortunes this yearThe bank tips the NZD/USD to swing between the high-US50cs and low-US60c.01 Feb 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'A nice round number': Ikea owner sets sights on 100,000ha of local forestsIngka already owns about 43,000ha of New Zealand forest worth $648m.01 Feb 08:00 PM
The CountryShane Jones shut down NZ involvement in ‘road map’ away from fossil fuelsClimate Change Minister said Jones was consulted because of his portfolios.01 Feb 05:51 PM
The Country'We get some wicked fish': Why anglers are flocking to WhanganuiThe Whanganui Little Anglers group was founded in October.01 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightGlenn Dwight: My quest to rate every biscuit in the sampler boxOPINION: Glenn Dwight risks more "biscuit hate mail" with a fresh sampler ranking.31 Jan 04:53 PM
The CountryPastures Past: When rural fires smouldered and sometimes sparked suspicionSome blazes were blamed on arson, with rewards and police inquiries launched.31 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionKem OrmondKem Ormond: Top soil tips from an abundant vege gardenOPINION: Kem Ormond swears by compost and 'chop and drop' to build rich soil.31 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryHow Ruakākā's new hydrogen hub is cutting carbon before it even opensConstruction will take just three months and create work for about 50 people.31 Jan 03:00 AM
The CountryThe Rotorua fishing club that's hooked hundreds of kidsFour months in and the club has 'gone ballistic', says founder.30 Jan 11:00 PM
The CountryKids trek 3km over rough terrain to bypass slips and reach tournament'That’s heart. That’s grit. That’s next-level commitment.'30 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryRare long‑tailed bat colony discovered in Hawke’s BayPekapeka-tou-roa, the long-tailed bat, is one of NZ's only two native land mammals.30 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryGisborne council urged to stop 'appeasing' forestry industryThe group wants the council to block forestry consents on red and orange land.30 Jan 06:12 AM
The CountryFears dung beetle investment will be flushed awayNZ's only dung beetle rearing facility says it may close if there's no more support.30 Jan 02:12 AM
The CountryThe Country: Te Radar previews Young Farmer of the Year contestOn today: Todd McClay, Emma Higgins, Te Radar, Emma Poole, Tim Dangen, Hamish McKay. 30 Jan 01:45 AM
The CountryCaulerpa makes dramatic retreat in areas but 'sure as hell, this beast will be back'Pest dieback: Controlled Area Notices and bans on fishing and anchoring remain in force.30 Jan 12:00 AM
The CountryTwo thousand cattle trucked off Hikurangi Swamp after floodingFloodwaters covered up to 3000ha, with some paddocks under 1.5m of water.29 Jan 10:00 PM
The CountryGet knocked down, get back up: Pro boxer relates that ethos to farming worldEx-pro boxer and Games medallist Cameron to speak at Farm Expo Evening Muster.29 Jan 09:29 PM
Sheep and BeefNew awards added to Gisborne/Wairoa Hill Country Farmer of the YearFarmer of the Year includes Future Leader and Lifetime Achievement awards.29 Jan 08:47 PM
The CountryWin $500 meat vouchers with FMG and The Country for National Lamb DayThis competition has now closed.29 Jan 08:02 PM
The Country'Potent front': Another bout of rain, wind to lash New ZealandTemperatures are forecast to push into the high 20s for the North Island over the weekend.29 Jan 06:18 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryStock Takes: Infant formula recall gives investors jitters, Colonial's upgrade and BlackRock still bullishSynlait Milk says none of its ingredients are linked to the overseas recall.29 Jan 06:00 PM
The CountryNapier wool auctions to cease after about 150 years; Christchurch last centre standingNapier wool auctions date back to the 1800s. They will likely come to an end in April.29 Jan 05:00 AM
The CountryFarmer who neglected sheep banned from owning livestock for life, hit with $30k fineSheep were found with advanced foot rot, flystrike and maggot infestations.29 Jan 04:00 AM
The CountryThe Country: Winston Peters on immigration and an FTA with IndiaJamie Mackay talks to Winston Peters, David Birkett, Brian de Lore, and Chris Russell. 29 Jan 12:46 AM
The CountryShearing record-breaker and top UK farmer back in the BayMatt Smith is from Hawke's Bay, but represents England in the world shearing championship.29 Jan 12:00 AM
The CountryInsurer expecting $50m in payouts from October stormIt's the second-most number of claims for an event in FMG's 120-year history. 28 Jan 11:51 PM
The Country'End of an era': Wool auctions to leave Napier after over 140 yearsWool sector changes see PGG Wrightson end its long-running Napier auctions.28 Jan 09:07 PM
