The Country'Killing our community': SH2 Napier to Wairoa road repairs far too slow, mayor saysA mayor is fed up with the repair work 'taking far too long' on the major highway.13 Jun 11:12 PM
The Country'Obviously deliberate': Landlords illegally piped human waste to riverside drainThe offending continued for nearly four years despite orders to stop.13 Jun 11:07 PM
The CountryFarming community says rural banking services as important as competition'The issue around rural banking is actually even broader than the issues around lending.'13 Jun 10:27 PM
The CountryMayors want more police in less urban areasTheir call comes after boy racer mayhem in Levin and Ōtaki.13 Jun 09:38 PM
The CountryRain to ease in north, but parts of the south still in firing lineWet weather to ease in upper north, but Bay of Plenty, Tasman still in firing line.13 Jun 07:58 PM
The CountryWaikato-designed robots take over FieldaysMachines to help horticulture industry and its struggles are being exhibited at Fieldays.13 Jun 06:30 PM
The Country'Enormous': Illegal rural rubbish dumping rife'We did witness a person attempting to drop off a couch.'13 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryWairoa horticulture graduates a milestone in trust's plans for economic growthTātau Tātau o Te Wairoa announces its first five horticulture cadet graduates.13 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryGisborne council debates forestry levy and a higher rate to cover prosecution costsCouncil debates forestry levy and a higher rate to cover prosecution costs.13 Jun 05:00 PM
The Country'Disappointed': Northlanders not impressed with EPA decision on continued use of Hi-CaneNorthlanders respond to EPA decision to allow Hi-Cane spray in kiwifruit orchards.13 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryFieldays exhibitors recognised for standout sitesWith two days left of Fieldays, attendees might want to check out award-winning sites.13 Jun 06:00 AM
The CountryFieldays 2024 kicks off with special recognitionFieldays 2024 is off to a good start, NZ National Fieldays Society CEO Peter Nation said.13 Jun 03:12 AM
The CountryThe Country at Fieldays: David Seymour announces farming reviewDavid Seymour, Nicola Willis, David Fagan, Bruce Weir, Nadine Tunley, Mark de Lautour.13 Jun 02:30 AM
The CountryMassive tree root holds up traffic in CoromandelA fallen 20-tonne tree is behind ongoing hold ups on SH25 in the Coromandel.13 Jun 01:20 AM
The CountryAre vegan sausages bad for you?Stuffed with a litany of highly processed ingredients – should we be put off?13 Jun 12:31 AM
The CountryDavid Seymour announces review into farming sector ‘red tape’'If we don’t remove barriers to productivity, we will fall behind our global competitors.'13 Jun 12:05 AM
The CountryWhy apples could be in short supplyNZ Apples and Pears said the exportable crop was 11 per cent lower than estimated.12 Jun 11:11 PM
The CountryPolice officer run down, driver shot during search warrant, manhunt under wayEmergency services were called to the incident around 7am.12 Jun 10:47 PM
The Country‘Slimmed-down’: NZ Agricultural Show to go ahead this yearThis year's Christchurch Show will incorporate "traditional elements" of the A&P Show.12 Jun 10:21 PM
The CountryMPI reports forecast dip in primary industry export revenueMPI released Situation and Outlook for the Primary Industries report at Fieldays.12 Jun 09:31 PM
The CountryThunderstorms risk, heavy rain in 22-hour deluge for top of NI, flooding possibleSeveral heavy rain watches have already been upgraded to warnings.12 Jun 08:42 PM
OpinionBarry SoperBarry Soper: Farmers should be treated as treasures, not as tyrantsOPINION: Like the rest of the business sector, farmers are feeling the pinch.12 Jun 08:00 PM
The CountryInvasive weed pest Senegal tea found in Hawke's BayHBRC has identified invasive weed Senegal tea.12 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryTrial growing of papaya in TairāwhitiTai Kupenga Ltd involved in trial growing of Papaya for leaves and fruit12 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryMayor Stoltz fights for Kiwibank’s return to GisborneMayor Rehette Stoltz is concerned about Gisborne losing Kiwibank's physical presence.12 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryRecord harvest: Local growers can claim the 'best-tasting kiwifruit in the country'Gisborne kiwifruit part of a record national season and they were the tastiest12 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryFar North kiwifruit crop up by half to 3.3 million traysKerikeri kiwifruit growers produce bumper crop worth $35.5m12 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryPoliticians to have a crack at bank bosses and regulators via new competition inquiryInquiry to be broader than ComCom's study, including business and agricultural banking.12 Jun 02:33 AM
The CountryAgriculture axed from ETS — what the experts say'What is happening now is just avoiding the pricing of these emissions.'12 Jun 02:00 AM
The CountryThe Country at Fieldays: The PM talks ETS and He Waka Eke NoaC Luxon, P Nation, Stacey Waaka, Ian Proudfoot, Harry Mowbray, Campbell Parker, R Duncum.12 Jun 01:59 AM
The CountryMarlin magic: NZ inventor’s lure wins fisherman US$1.7 millionA decades-long quest needed a Kiwi lure to land the fish of dreams.12 Jun 01:23 AM
The CountryBull gatecrashes the rodeo: Three injured, bull retiredA rodeo bull hopped a fence and injured three people before wranglers caught up with it.12 Jun 12:25 AM
The CountryDip in spending expected at Fieldays this yearThe gates are open and the crowds are streaming in for the 56th annual Fieldays.12 Jun 12:05 AM
The CountryFieldays 2024: Prime Minister backs rural banking inquiryThe appearance came after the announcement agriculture won't be included in the ETS.12 Jun 12:01 AM
