PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Tariff-ic news for Kiwi exportersOPINION: NZ beef exporters have paid about $300m in extra US tariffs since August.20 Nov 04:00 PM
The Country'Significant failure': Foodstuffs fined $39k for selling recalled hummusNearly 83,000 units of hummus products were recalled in 2023 over salmonella fears.20 Nov 06:17 AM
The CountryFeral cats added to Predator Free 2050 list in major policy shiftIt’s the first addition to the predator hit list since Predator Free 2050 began.20 Nov 04:31 AM
The CountryFrom ashes to renewal: How Tongariro’s blackened slopes could heal themselvesThe fire scorched 3000ha, about 4% of Tongariro National Park.20 Nov 01:28 AM
Rural business'Win for nature': Court rejects Ruataniwha groundwater appealThe decision reduces the Central Hawke's Bay farm’s capacity to produce food.19 Nov 09:36 PM
The CountryGoodman increases revenue, profit and shows plans for ex-Villa Maria estatePortfolio of warehouse, logistics, industrial buildings was called strong and resilient.19 Nov 08:47 PM
The CountryStrong sales boost: A2 Milk upgrades 2026 outlook amid currency tailwindProfit is forecast to rise slightly from last year's $209.9m result.19 Nov 08:12 PM
The Country'Every shot is a story of survival': Kiwi winners in conservation contestTasman’s Nic Wooding was an Oceania winner with her glowing study of a velvet mushroom.19 Nov 06:00 PM
The Country‘Green shoots emerging’: CHB Mayor confident in district’s business outlookClosures on the cards for Waipukurau main street, mayor stays hopeful for new businesses. 19 Nov 05:00 PM
The CountryFlower vending machine blooms at Hawke’s Bay AirportThe bouquet vending machine is believed to be the only one of its kind in Hawke's Bay.19 Nov 05:00 PM
The CountryHere comes the boom: What will Kiwi farmers spend their $3.2 billion windfall on?Real estate agents report surge in inquiries as Fonterra payout nears.19 Nov 06:30 AM
The CountryHidden contaminant: Tolaga Bay recreation reserve built over old landfillThe reserve was a landfill until 1986 and used for recreation until 2018.19 Nov 04:19 AM
The CountryNecks please: Welcoming zoo's new arrival a tall orderThe 2-year-old giraffe made the 520km trip from Christchurch to Hamilton.19 Nov 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryButter prices plunge 26% but shoppers still paying moreA 500g pack of butter peaked at $8.60 in June and now sits near $8.50.19 Nov 03:18 AM
The CountryCity’s dispute with 10-year-old beekeeper sparks public outcryThe bees faced eviction after an anonymous complaint. Nicholas Bard, 10, rallied support.17 Nov 05:00 PM
The CountryTwenty-four hours of rain as dual weather systems strike - here's who is in firing lineThe drenching is being fuelled by a tropically-charged 'atmospheric river'. 17 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWhat Trump's tariff rollback means for NZ farmers and food pricesNew Zealand exporters have paid about $300m in extra tariffs since August.17 Nov 04:00 PM
The Country'Horror and heartache': Third child's body found, dad did not suffer burns in Sanson fireThe kids killed in the fire have been named as Goldie, August and Hugo, aged 1, 5 and 7.17 Nov 02:20 AM
The CountryFood prices rise 4.7% in year to October, but cheaper veggies drive monthly declineVegetable prices fell 10.7% in October, the biggest monthly drop since 2021.16 Nov 10:47 PM
The Country'Step in the right direction': US red meat tariff move welcomedMove "reduces the uncertainty [exporters] had been experiencing in the last few months".16 Nov 10:31 PM
The CountryPolice still searching for final body in blaze that killed three kids, Givealittle for mum reaches $160kA Givealittle page set up for the children’s mother has reached $100k in a day. 16 Nov 09:15 PM
The CountryBattle to protect Bay waters from invasive pestsThe seaweed caulerpa and freshwater gold clams threaten to overwhelm native species.16 Nov 05:00 PM
The CountryDairyNZ's top tips to stop silage lossesFarmers should feed out quickly once exposed to air to prevent spoilage.16 Nov 03:59 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightTraffic jams and turmeric lattes - the urban show no one asked forOPINION: Imagine a celebration of urban behaviour and big city quirks for rural folk.15 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryFrom log hauler to showpiece: The truck Alf couldn’t let go ofAlf Williamson’s prized 1992 Foden S106 has clocked more than 1.6 million km.15 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryThe push for farm schools back in the dayArticles from 1905, 1924, and 1948 reveal how NZ debated farm schools and rural education.15 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionKem OrmondIt's not bananas to try and grow tropical fruit - Kem OrmondOPINION: What if your own backyard could offer a taste of the tropics?15 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryWhanganui schoolkids take in the sights and smells on farm visits'For many, it was their first time on a farm, and they were full of questions.'15 Nov 03:59 PM
The CountryTrump signs order to lower tariffs on beef, coffee, other goodsCoffee prices have jumped about 20% as tariffs and climate shocks hit supply.15 Nov 01:58 AM
The CountryTwo more hornet nests found in Glenfield, further searches planned Two more hornet nests have been found at a property on Auckland's North Shore.15 Nov 01:15 AM
The CountryFrom dairy to gold: How the Dyers built a kiwifruit dynasty'If you are not constantly adapting to change, you’re going backwards.' 14 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryNZ avocado industry battles tough season aheadSpring storms wiped out up to 80% of crops for some Bay of Plenty growers.14 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionKem OrmondKem Ormond: Why I'm all abuzz about my bumblebee deliveryOPINION: Bumblebees are the unsung heroes behind greenhouse-grown tomatoes.14 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryWhy NZ’s poultry sector says red tape is putting animal health at riskNZ vets say only one antibiotic remains viable for commercial poultry use. 14 Nov 03:59 PM