The CountryExplained: The 'excessive red tape' behind Timaru meatworks closureAbout 600 people could lose their jobs.29 Sep 11:03 PM
The CountryProposed closure of Timaru meatworks 'pretty foreboding' – minister'It's a wake-up call, we as a Government have got to take this seriously.'29 Sep 10:57 PM
The CountryGreenpeace takes Fonterra to task over grass-fed claimsGreenpeace says it plans to sue Fonterra over Anchor's grass-fed claims.29 Sep 10:32 PM
The CountryResidents join forces to save beach-nesting birdsThe funding boost allows 30 households to join the pest-trapping effort.29 Sep 08:48 PM
The CountryFonterra wants big capital return to shareholders if consumer products business soldThe dairy heavyweight has made six strategic directions.29 Sep 08:26 PM
The CountrySynlait plunges deeply into the redNewly restructured Synlait Milk's result hard to swallow, but follows unprecedented year.29 Sep 08:26 PM
The CountryShould we abandon some of our small towns? Tough conversations needed, says academicNZ is already littered with ghost towns. Do we want to see more abandoned?29 Sep 04:00 PM
The CountryHeartbreak in Kaikōura: Quad bike kills banded dotterel during hatchThe incident has conservationists calling for four-wheel drives to be banned from beaches.28 Sep 07:59 PM
The CountryCountry life in 1945: Was boozing the answer?Liquor laws meant life was "rather dull in rural districts" back in the day.28 Sep 04:01 PM
The CountryVege tips: Why October is sow importantOPINION: Watching the new growth appear is nature at its best.28 Sep 04:00 PM
The Country'A myth': Carpet moth problem overstated, wool companies sayBremworth boss: 'I think [carpet moth] is made a little bit bigger than it really is.'27 Sep 11:00 PM
The CountryGisborne Holdings Ltd makes $5.3m loss, to review asset portfolio after agreeing strategy with councilChallenging weather, along with low stock and tree prices, had big impact.27 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryPotter's paradise: Kim Morgan's idyllic rural lifestylePotter Kim Morgan has been honing his craft for 46 years.27 Sep 05:00 PM
The Country'This is massive': Timaru locals devastated after 600 jobs affected by meatworks closureOne staff member described the plant like a family.27 Sep 05:30 AM
The Country‘A shock’: PM on potential freezing works demise costing hundreds of jobsThe Prime Minister on latest blow for small-town New Zealand.27 Sep 03:48 AM
The CountryGrey council asks ministry to investigate dump above water supplyGrey district mayor: 'Who builds a dump above a water supply these days?'27 Sep 03:00 AM
The CountryRecord $300k fine for dairy effluent a ‘wake-up call’Farming company, company director and farm manager convicted and fined $305,900.27 Sep 02:00 AM
The CountryThe Country: Alliance chair Mark Wynne on Smithfield plantBen Tomsett, Jason Herrick, D Humm, C Hickman, Hika Elliot, Chris Brandolino, Mark Wynne.27 Sep 01:30 AM
The Country'Gut-wrenching, heartbreaking': 600 Timaru workers face losing their jobsAlliance Group plans to shut its South Canterbury freezing works by the end of this year.27 Sep 01:06 AM
The CountryAnxious wait for meatworkers ahead of surprise meetingHundreds of Canterbury meatworkers anxiously waiting to find out if their jobs are safe.26 Sep 09:24 PM
The Country‘We’ve been on a journey’: How Fonterra’s finances have changedAnd its future may too.26 Sep 07:00 PM
The CountryIdeal spring for crop planting so farMaize croppers report great start to planting and bud burst going well for grape growers.26 Sep 05:00 PM
The Country'Never seen anything like it’: Waverley man loses 28 sheep in dog attacks'The dogs in Waverley are out of control.'26 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryNorthland's biggest solar farm major boost for regional resilience: MayorsNew Zealand's first battery energy storage site is expected to be in action by late 2026.26 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryAll-hands Alliance Timaru meeting 'not going to be about beautifying site': Meatworkers UnionMeat co-operative CEO won't comment.26 Sep 04:19 AM
The CountryThe Country: Todd McClay on trade deal with EmiratesTodd McClay, Kathryn Wright, Mark de Lautour, Jack Cocks, Chris Russell.26 Sep 02:53 AM
The CountryGovt agrees ‘in principle’ for Niwa to absorb MetServiceMinister says merger would make NZ better equipped to respond to severe weather events.26 Sep 02:04 AM
The CountryECan chair resigns after council car reportedly caught speeding 678 timesScott's resignation takes effect Friday, when Craig Pauling will be acting chairman.26 Sep 01:45 AM
The CountryWanganui Centre's Handy Dog Trial at Papahaua StationWanganui Centre held its annual Handy Dog Trial at Papahaua Station25 Sep 11:10 PM
The CountryThe root of the kūmara unearthed in Golden BayResearch has uncovered the location of the earliest sites of kūmara in Polynesia.25 Sep 11:01 PM
The CountryLambs at school teach empathy“Lots of them are always keeping an eye out for the lambs."25 Sep 11:00 PM
The CountrySeafood industry, Greenpeace welcome change to fisheries' camera rulesChanges a compromise for long-time critic of the policy, Fisheries Minister Shane Jones.25 Sep 10:40 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryMaersk offers new New Zealand-China service in Asia-Oceania container vessel upgradeA new Northern Star container vessel service starts in Shanghai next month.25 Sep 09:00 PM
The CountryThe Country Fast Five: What makes Ian Evans proud to be a farmerThe Country has five questions to get to know rural New Zealand a little better.25 Sep 05:01 PM
