PremiumPremiumThe Country'Suffering financially': Kiwifruit growers doing it tough'Increasing costs have been an issue for growers for quite some time'.22 Jul 08:03 PM
The CountryWairoa mayor continues call for regional council apology over floodAs the cleanup continues, some residents face an uncertain future.22 Jul 06:50 PM
The Country'Large and complex': First Hastings district cyclone bridge fix doneA year and a half on from Cyclone Gabrielle, Chrystal Culvert in Tūtira is complete.22 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountryFoxton Clydesdales to make a return"You don’t call it a horse unless it’s a Clydesdale."22 Jul 02:45 AM
The Country'Exciting': NZ sheep milk company scores a big win in ChinaSpring Sheep has gaining brand registration for its infant milk formula.22 Jul 02:36 AM
The CountryThe Country: Meat the Need's Siobhan O’MalleySiobhan O’Malley, Ben Picton, Steve Wyn-Harris, Don Fraser.22 Jul 01:45 AM
The CountryImports plunge, New Zealand records $669m goods trade surplus for JuneKiwifruit exports shone but car imports tanked.22 Jul 12:02 AM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'It winds the whole community down': Rural school bus changes kick in'You've got potentially 400 kids sitting on the side of the road next year.'21 Jul 11:26 PM
The CountryKiwi shearers beaten in first test in WalesIt wasn't all bad news for the Kiwis, as they both made the five-man Cothi Shears Open.21 Jul 10:57 PM
The CountryWhy Miley the huntaway has the x-factorA lot of time and effort goes into breeding and training a working dog.21 Jul 09:32 PM
The CountrySmall rural projects boost communities, says Shane JonesRegional Development Minister opens new centre at Kaingaroa.21 Jul 08:15 PM
The Country'All about attitude' - Jamie Strang rows across Cook StraitJamie Strang on rowing, and raising money for Farmstrong.21 Jul 06:00 PM
The CountryMan stole 333 beehives, causing $184k loss to the industryHe was stung with a hefty reparation order and 11 months' home detention.20 Jul 10:00 PM
The Country10-year tractor restoration involves three generationsDerek Holm received his restoration tractor for his 40th birthday.20 Jul 05:01 PM
The CountryNZ wool in Japan a 'sign of the times' in the 70sNew Zealand was looking to Japan as a market in 1970.20 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountryForestry and the drive to 'Survive to '25'Sponsored content: OPINION: Not much movement with exports, China, or the carbon market.20 Jul 04:59 PM
The CountryOtago orchardists crack the hazelnut market'It's satisfying to grow something and sell it directly to the public.'19 Jul 10:57 PM
The Country'Like a pack of shivering bones': Jimmy the 7kg dog found months after cyclone is now 37kgHe was badly hurt and emaciated when found next to the destroyed Brookfields Bridge.19 Jul 06:21 PM
The CountryHistoric HB: Speed of flooding took gunners by surpriseMen in the camp were dashing for safety — the whole Esk Valley was quickly under water.19 Jul 06:00 PM
The CountryTalking Point: A dam good plan for water resilienceOPINION: Our economy can work in harmony with the environment.19 Jul 06:00 PM
The Country'I love rural things!': Meet Jenny Spring, 81, from EketāhunaOPINION: “Hello! I’m Jenny Spring – they say ‘I’m well sprung’ – from Eketāhuna!”19 Jul 05:01 PM
The CountryWhy you should give the humble broad bean a breakOpinion: Don't let your childhood memories of tough grey beans put you off.19 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountryEveryone's raving about this remote Australian stay, but why?What do you get for $1400 per person per night?19 Jul 06:00 AM
The CountryTonnes of debris washes ashore in Whitianga, forces closure of boat rampA heavy rain watch with strong northeast winds has been issued for the Coromandel.19 Jul 05:00 AM
The CountryNZ's Harapaki wind farm up and runningThe project was delivered inside its $448 million capital forecast.19 Jul 04:37 AM
The CountryECan chairman cleared to return after investigationPeter Scott says he will not return as chairman until he speaks to other councillors.19 Jul 04:15 AM
The Country$180k fine after worker seriously injured by mussel harvesting machineMaritime NZ has issued a warning to operators after a marine farm worker was badly hurt.19 Jul 04:11 AM
The CountryThe Country: ‘Weather bomb’ watch with Phil DuncanPhil Duncan, Claire Williamson, Adam Thompson, P Alexander, S Duncan, S Loe, Jason Walls.19 Jul 02:15 AM
The CountryGovt pledges to repair 95% of potholes within 24 hoursThe Government agreed on new pothole repair targets with NZTA and roading contractors.19 Jul 12:31 AM
The CountryHeavy rain watches, 10m waves as 'weather bomb' loomsHigh waves are also expected near the centre of the rapidly deepening low.18 Jul 11:17 PM
The CountryProbe into Northland shellfish deaths proves inconclusiveThe mass death event in Pataua was the second since 2022.18 Jul 11:00 PM
The CountryTe Mata mushrooms back after smell complaints caused closureComplaints caused Te Mata Mushrooms to close its Havelock North facility in 2022.18 Jul 10:26 PM
The CountryFarmhand impales two cows after botching common farming practiceHe was trying to get them back on their feet. Instead, they had to be put down.18 Jul 09:33 PM
The CountryJust the ticket: Ollie's train dream comes trueSitting in the driver’s seat of a train is a dream come true for Ollie.18 Jul 08:51 PM