The CountryRowena Duncum a new board trustee for Dairy Women's NetworkDairy Women’s Network will welcome Kevin Argyle and Rowena Duncum later this month.30 Sep 11:06 PM
The CountryForestry not to blame for Smithfield meatworks closure, industry saysNZ Forest Owners Association says production forestry area has decreased in last 20 years.30 Sep 09:38 PM
The CountryThe $7m cost of an ancient pā site diverting a Cyclone-related road fixPrior to starting a $7m slip repair, another solution was found but it intruded on a pā.30 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountrySome Kiwis still "sleepwalking through life" oblivious to pest problem, says conservationistA Northland man is urging gardeners to use dead possums for fertiliser.30 Sep 04:00 PM
The CountryDownpours to hit tomorrow as heavy rain expected throughout OctoberA weather system is set to douse New Zealand tomorrow, with more expected in October.30 Sep 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWill a clean slate change Synlait's fortunes?Despite major repairs to its balance sheet, Synlait Milk still faces challenges.30 Sep 04:42 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryIndependent analysis coming on Fonterra's consumer business sale pitch to farmer-ownersShareholders want to understand the impact on the overall business.30 Sep 04:30 AM
The CountryRare mudfish found on farm near TimaruThe DoC team netted 72 mudfish ranging from 77-149mm in length.30 Sep 03:00 AM
The CountryWatch: 'F***ing sellout' - Oil and gas protesters shout in Shane Jones' faceHe said protesters were 'being extreme', people gave govt mandate by voting.30 Sep 02:04 AM
The CountryThe Country: October weather with Phil DuncanPhil Duncan, Jo Luxton, Kylie Leonard, Grant McCallum, Jeremy Rookes, Rowena Duncum.30 Sep 01:45 AM
The Country'Perfectly imperfect' fruit and vegetables provide a recipe for business successCollaboration with restaurant Embra turned misfit pears into fine dining delight.29 Sep 11:08 PM
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
