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
The CountryGood thrill hunting: Gisborne course hits the markNZ Deerstalkers keen to make training course annual offering25 Sep 05:00 PM
The Country'A cesspit': Country estate residents fed up over incomplete sewage plantResidents of Whitford Manor Estate told the Herald the sewage smell is revolting.25 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryCream of the crop: NZ's 10 largest dairy farmers revealedAfter a tumultuous decade, some new names have emerged as NZ's biggest dairy farmers.25 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryCourses and talk encourage women to improve water confidence and safetyWomen are being empowered to do more than just tag along in powerboating and sailing.25 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryThe remote Southland village that will eventually disappearThose who call the place home do so under an annual licence agreement with the council.25 Sep 06:00 AM
The CountryFrom city life to microgreens: How Mama Kali's Farm sproutedMama Kali’s microgreens farm now sends 2000 packs weekly to 30 supermarkets nationwide.25 Sep 03:21 AM
The CountryMeridian gets go-ahead for Northland solar farmMeridian has been granted resource consent for 120-megawatt solar farm.25 Sep 03:02 AM
The CountryThe Country: Fonterra boss Miles Hurrell on FY24 resultsMiles Hurrell, Christopher Luxon, Tyler Langford, Jane Smith.25 Sep 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFonterra quiet on consumer business sale progress, more to come next weekDairy co-operative reiterates it is not 'a natural owner' of consumer products business.25 Sep 01:28 AM
The CountryPotential new $500m industry for Central North IslandScientists have worked out how to create protein from microorganisms in geothermal gases.24 Sep 10:45 PM
The CountryFonterra posts strong $1.1 billion net profitDairy co-operative lifts forecast milk price for 2024-2025 by 50c/kg milk solids.24 Sep 09:12 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
The Country'Cracker fish': The region expecting a 'bumper' trout season openerHow last year's high lake levels helped give trout a boost.24 Sep 05:03 PM
The Country‘Can I invoice a deer?’: Christchurch locals question who foots the bill for rampageWild deer on the loose in suburban Christchurch damaged vehicles and houses.24 Sep 04:38 AM
The CountryNZ King Salmon half-year profit downChairman remains optimistic despite NZ King Salmon's profit drop and fish losses.24 Sep 04:00 AM
The CountryClam warning: 'If it gets here, it's too late'Whanganui River iwi are working with other organisations against an invasive clam.24 Sep 03:13 AM
The CountryOpinion: Why education needs investment in NZOPINION: NZ must sort out domestic education to ensure a supply for the workforce.24 Sep 02:30 AM
The CountryThe Country: Feds' Toby Williams on mental healthToby Williams, Dom Jones, Cameron Bagrie, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Graeme Smith.24 Sep 02:15 AM
The CountryPort Hills blaze started on private property, Fenz report revealsBlaze scorched 700ha, forced evacuations, and prompted a major firefighting effort.24 Sep 01:37 AM
The CountryChefs showcase rescued food at KiwiHarvest celebration lunchAfter saving 13 million kg of food, celebrity chefs cooked at the 13 Million Thanks event.24 Sep 12:57 AM
The CountryThe 'eye-opening' trial soaking up the nasties from dairy cows' pee'Would it grow? Would it take up nitrogen? And to our surprise, it did a fantastic job!'23 Sep 10:04 PM
The CountryPeter Jensen turns 100: From farm life to Korea's battlefieldsHe celebrated his 100th birthday today with a family get-together23 Sep 08:02 PM
