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 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
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
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
