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
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Big shortfall': One family's insurance lesson after severe weather destruction'Don’t just pay your bill and move on,' a previously under-insured farming family says.18 Jul 06:00 PM
The Country'Very shocked': Young grower wins prestigious horticulture awardWinner accepts award in front of work colleagues and best friend.18 Jul 01:59 AM
The CountryThe Country: Shane Jones on mining, climate change, and Donald TrumpShane Jones, Jane Smith, Peter Newbold, Chris Russell.18 Jul 01:55 AM
The CountryGrowing conditions great for Brussels sprouts - but sales slowAll vegetables have had a good season so Brussels sprouts are missing out.17 Jul 10:02 PM
The CountryThe councils with the steepest rates rises, and whyCouncils say the rates hikes are due to the rising cost of the basics.17 Jul 08:53 PM
The CountryWairoa victim of flood, now burglary: Meat, chainsaw, zero-alcohol beer stolen'They even took the zero alcohol beer!'17 Jul 06:00 PM
The CountryEmissions Reduction Plan 'will be an even bigger disaster' for Tairāwhiti: land use advocacy groupMana Taiao Tairāwhiti has serious concerns over Govt's Emissions Reduction Plan.17 Jul 05:45 PM
The CountryDaily bag limits raised to tackle kina issueThose battling Northland’s kina barren problem are getting new tools.17 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountryWairoa orchardist top apple grower in Gisborne horticulture competitionSirius Tamati-Smith recognised in Gisborne's Young Grower competition.17 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountryQuad bikes: Farmers offered crush protection device discount'This is practical support that means cost shouldn’t get in the way of safety.'17 Jul 02:26 AM
The CountryDavid Seymour talks Pharmac on The CountryDavid Seymour, Emma Parsons, Emma Higgins, Lindy Nelson.17 Jul 02:00 AM
The CountryCCTV cameras fall victim to cost-cutting despite community feedbackCCTV in the small Southland town of Winton has been a hot topic over the past six months.16 Jul 10:49 PM
The CountryFarmer fined $98,000 after clearing native bush to sell as firewoodAn ecologist noticed indigenous forest had been cleared and reported it.16 Jul 10:08 PM
The CountrySynlait says it will not meet 2024 guidanceMilk processor says its board is committed to resetting balance sheet.16 Jul 09:24 PM
The CountryPrices lift slightly in the latest GDT eventWhole milk powder has the biggest impact on Fonterra’s farmgate milk price.16 Jul 09:02 PM
RoyalsKing and Queen bestow royal title on unlikely recipientHis Majesty's visit to Guernsey has been a very special one for one goat.16 Jul 06:09 PM
The Country'Riddled with deer': Rural group arranges feral deer butchery classesSolving a problem and getting a feed at the same time16 Jul 06:00 PM
The CountryGovernment plans tree-planting frenzy as report shows NZ no longer on track to hit climate targetThe Government is no longer on track to hit its third target.16 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountryFungus approved to control Chilean needle grassInvasive weed harms animals and could cost farmers millions of dollars in lost production.16 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountryMeet Spice and Lemon - biosecurity 'puppies in training'Spice and Lemon's job will be to keep exotic pests and diseases from entering New Zealand.16 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountryNew bill proposed to limit regional councils' role in greenhouse gas regulationFederated Farmers backs bill to limit local emission regulations.16 Jul 05:00 PM
The Country'More suburbs of Auckland': Housing plan raises fertile rural land concerns“Wellington officials determining what is right for our area”.16 Jul 03:30 AM
The CountryThe Country remembers Norm HewittJohn McOviney, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Jim Hopkins, Grant McCallum, Jeremy Rookes.16 Jul 03:00 AM
The CountryClimate change: NZ needs to get agriculture settings rightOPINION: Fragmentation leads to duplication, gaps and unintended consequences.15 Jul 10:53 PM
The CountryScales sells two orchards to Craigmore Sustainables for $34mLong-term agreement covers apple packing, storage and marketing.15 Jul 09:37 PM
The Country'Nasty flu-like illness': Project to combat leptospirosis"Our data shows 70% of people suspected of having leptospirosis are not tested for it."15 Jul 09:15 PM
