The CountryMPI and health ministry to cut hundreds of jobs, union says it's an 'irresponsible gamble'Ministries are urged to find savings between 6.5 and 7.5 per cent on average.20 Mar 11:47 PM
The Country'Encouraging': Why farmer confidence is risingRabobank says farmers are "more comfortable" with the coalition Government's direction.20 Mar 11:46 PM
The CountryBallance meeting over proposed Makomako windfarm near Pahiatua gets heatedMore than 100 residents turned up to the windfarm information evening.20 Mar 07:56 PM
The CountryFonterra boosts first-half profit and dividendThe co-op voices confidence despite 'continuing global uncertainty'.20 Mar 07:48 PM
The CountryInterest in agriculture boosts Lincoln University's enrolmentsA strong uptake in agriculture studies has helped Lincoln's enrolment numbers.20 Mar 07:45 PM
The Country'House is shaking all the time': Anger and frustration in Te Puke road rehabilitation delayResident: 'I'll believe it when I see it.'20 Mar 07:25 PM
The CountryConcerns raised over $1 million Coromandel fishing contestEvent organisers and fisheries officials happy with fish population and methods.20 Mar 06:36 PM
The CountryMore than 3500 eels found dead in stream: Second mass death this yearIt was a shock to see so many elvers dead.20 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryNorske Skog facing billion-dollar claim linked to Kawerau millA landfill site long used by a Tasman mill is subject to a half-dozen claims.20 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryAnimal cruelty trial: 'Belligerent' farmer did the best he could, defence saysCrown says he "sat on his hands" and left animals "emaciated and at the point of death".20 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountrySeeing red: RubyRed kiwifruit reaches million-tray milestoneZespri's RubyRed kiwifruit variety is in its third year of commercial production.20 Mar 04:00 PM
The Country'A real privilege': Angus breeders host touring group“It’s not every day we get people coming from the North Island to look around our studs."20 Mar 02:20 AM
The CountryObituary: Rod Oram - Champion of business, climate journalism and inaugural Business Herald editorOram was widely respected for his work and personal kindness.20 Mar 01:41 AM
The CountryThe Prime Minister talks past US presidents on The CountryChristopher Luxon, Michelle Pye, Mike McIntyre, Sam McIvor.20 Mar 12:45 AM
The Country'Staying positive helps': Farmer's road to recovery after accidentAn accident in the late 1990s left Matt Hutchinson with horrific injuries.20 Mar 12:01 AM
The CountryWatch: Search on for NZ's 10th meteorite after crash landing in remote SI siteA search party has embarked on a hunt for a fresh meteorite after a fiery explosion.19 Mar 11:45 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryDairy prices weaken again - will Fonterra's milk price forecast follow?Dairy prices fell again at this morning's Global Dairy Trade auction.19 Mar 11:44 PM
The CountryStrong demand for autumn born calvesA weekly report from stock sale at Rongotea19 Mar 11:00 PM
The CountryFoodHQ ready to put down rootsThe industry-led think tank has a new location.19 Mar 10:47 PM
The CountryJournalist and commentator Rod Oram dies after heart attack while cyclingA statement from his family said he 'passed peacefully', surrounded by his loved ones.19 Mar 10:28 PM
Sponsored Stories“I’ve really found my happy place”Get behind the wheel of the Volkswagen Amarok with Jamie Mackay19 Mar 10:16 PM
The CountryPrices drop again in latest GDT auctionWhole milk powder is Fonterra's biggest reference product.19 Mar 09:10 PM
The Country'They’re all gone': Farmers say fish dying in Ashburton creek'Endless amounts of dead eels, freshwater crayfish and fish' found.19 Mar 08:56 PM
The Country'Party within a party' for environmental leadersStewart Dairylands wins Horizons Ballance Farm Environment Supreme Award.19 Mar 03:56 AM
The CountryCouple's advice after 65 years of marriageDawn and Brian Becker celebrated with a party for family and friends last weekend.19 Mar 03:39 AM
The CountryThe Country: Winston Peters doubles down on 'Nazi' commentWinston Peters, Nadine Tunley, Hunter McGregor, Tim Williams, Cameron Bagrie.19 Mar 01:15 AM
The CountryRural communities embrace Surfing for FarmersThe season’s prizegiving was held earlier this month at Pourerere Beach.19 Mar 12:36 AM
The CountryTop placings for Stratford woodchoppersStratford brothers Shane and Jack Jordan went head to head at the national competition.18 Mar 11:00 PM
The CountryCheap tomatoes great for shoppers - not for growers'As the season went on and production increased, volumes increased and prices come down.'18 Mar 10:06 PM
The CountryDrought leaves Marlborough farmers facing 'perfect storm''We have got low commodity prices, we’ve got high interest and we’ve got the drought.'18 Mar 08:10 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryPlans to escape giant warehouse: Fonterra/Port of Tauranga JV seeks tenantsIntermodal freight hub expansion back in 2016 was hailed as a big leap forward.18 Mar 04:15 PM
The CountryNorthland's unused forestry waste could fuel major new industryAlmost all of Northland's manufacturing energy needs could come from forestry waste18 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountrySelf-made multimillionaire 'Spud King' farmer diesAllan Pye passed away at the weekend, aged 83.18 Mar 04:15 AM
The CountryRural news in brief: Wool alliance and facial eczema funding announcedA quick look at what's happening in rural New Zealand.18 Mar 03:05 AM
