The CountryDrought declaration unlocks support for some North Island farmersTax relief unlocked for farmers and up to $80k for Rural Support Trusts in affected areas.28 Mar 02:32 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountrySynlait’s debt impasse set to go down to the wireInvestors in company will have to wait until Tuesday for an update on its debt.28 Mar 02:30 AM
The CountryRowena Duncum’s ‘last day’ on The CountryWayne Langford, Todd McClay, Chris Brandolino, Chris Russell, and Vanessa Winning.28 Mar 12:43 AM
The CountryKawakawa speed camera country's first to have warning signage - where's the rest, says AATransport Minister calls out signage delay as "bureaucratic nonsense" he vowed to fix.28 Mar 12:06 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryCow-abunga: American surf park developer buying Dairy Flat cattle farmPerfect waves, incredible experiences for surfers, families and kids envisaged at park.27 Mar 10:49 PM
The CountryNZ forestry 'struck to our knees' by weak demand from ChinaNZ log inventories have piled up due to very weak demand from China in recent months.27 Mar 07:56 PM
The CountryStefan Speller: Our farmers play a vital role locally and globallyOPINION: Many Palmy residents don't understand how much we benefit from our neighbours.27 Mar 05:00 PM
The CountryEaster Weekend weather: Bring out winter woolies, as rain, snow and winds forecastMost of the North Island will see rain at times during the long weekend.27 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryHunters brace for busy weekend as roar season amps upSeveral organisations have asked for vigilance in the outdoors this long weekend.27 Mar 06:15 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryReport sick or dead wild birds, MPI says as bird flu hits US dairy cows for the first timeUS agencies say there's no risk to milk.27 Mar 04:22 AM
The CountryNI holidaymakers should prepare for heavy rain, gusty winds, harbour bridge restrictionsMost of the North Island will see rain at times during the long weekend.27 Mar 02:27 AM
The CountryChristopher Luxon looks at the nation’s books on The CountryChristopher Luxon, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Rowena Duncum, Mark Storey.27 Mar 01:45 AM
The CountryMassive Ruakākā solar farm could provide half of Northland's powerThe proposal is to establish a solar farm with around 200,000 photovoltaic solar panels.27 Mar 01:15 AM
The CountryGor-gone-zola: Some NZ cheeses to be renamed after EU dealNZ Specialist Cheesemakers' Association says it has seven years to find alternative names.26 Mar 10:21 PM
The CountryAI robot vs human for wine disease-spotting supremacyRobot to be deployed on some wineries in Hawke’s Bay and Marlborough this vintage.26 Mar 08:28 PM
The CountrySeparating fact from fiction on social mediaOPINION: Social media is not the professional’s friend.26 Mar 08:04 PM
The CountryFruit and vege prices drop, but shoppers still feel the painThe cost of fresh produce is still high despite reports that prices were set to fall.26 Mar 06:50 PM
The CountryNew initiative to beef up biosecurity defencesFrom possums to clams, weeds to wallabies, Taranaki faces many biosecurity threats.26 Mar 09:00 AM
The CountryThe Country: Dolphins and capital gains tax with Shane JonesShane Jones, Te Radar, Tom Martin, Mark de Lautour.26 Mar 02:15 AM
The Country‘I’ll believe it when I see it’: Residents doubt action will follow Cyclone Gabrielle reportIndependent review found Civil Defence did not plan for the "worst-case scenario".26 Mar 02:05 AM
The CountryNew homes needed urgently for Kaimanawa horsesThere's an urgent call to rehome Kaimanawa wild horses.26 Mar 01:40 AM
The CountryHard neigh: Horse riders in drive-through given the softest of serves by McDonald's'This is a common-sense policy - there is no foal play.'25 Mar 10:38 PM
The CountryMarlborough drought a boon for salt works"When the pastoral farmers are doing it tough, the salt works normally does very well."25 Mar 09:33 PM
The CountryChilly Easter ahead? Unsettled weather moving up the countryThe upcoming long weekend forecast is still hard to pin down.25 Mar 06:54 PM
The CountryDavid Seymour talks dolphins on The CountryStephen Jacobi, David Seymour, Ben Picton, John McOviney, Phil Duncan.25 Mar 04:00 PM
The Country'Add to the table, you add to the community': Hawke's Bay cheesemakers sweep gold medalsThe cumino champions said they were blown away by the awards.25 Mar 04:00 PM
DairyScientists making dairy-free cream, milk powder from seedsBy some estimates the dairy-free milk market topped $40 billion last year.25 Mar 05:22 AM
The CountryCentral Otago bunny hunt called off for another year due to fire risksFollowing the last three cancellations of the annual event, its future is up in the air.25 Mar 05:00 AM
The CountryCyclone review: Hawke's Bay Civil Defence staff told those concerned about flooding they were 'over-reacting'The cyclone's speed 'quite simply overwhelmed the officials involved in the response'.25 Mar 01:47 AM
The CountryArchie Woodhouse pips older brother in East Coast Young Farmer of the Year winEketāhuna sheep and beef farmer earns a spot at the grand final in Hamilton in July.25 Mar 01:29 AM
The CountryKiwifruit exports rebound with record crop and increased per-hectare returnsClouds on the horizon are Japanese yen movements and tougher market conditions.24 Mar 11:46 PM
The CountryWelsh shearer beats Kiwis in NZ's richest speed shearWelshman Llyr Jones won the North Island Speed Shear Championship on Saturday.24 Mar 09:53 PM
