The CountryEnvironment Court approves 115-lot rural subdivision near KerikeriNeil Construction's development covers 68 hectares of Kerikeri's rural fringe land18 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryDrones could be coming to farm sheds and beaches near youAt Fieldays’ first Drone Zone, manufacturers and businesses had the chance to showcase how drones are revolutionising farming and fishing. Video / Maryana GarciaWatch18 Jun 06:01 AM
The CountryMeet the $80,000 record Hereford bull coming to GisborneWilencote and Mokairau were partners in a $80,000 auction record bull purchase this week.18 Jun 04:00 AM
The CountryThe Country: Winston Peters on geopoliticsWinston Peters, Jane Smith, Mike McIntyre, Warwick Catto and Jamie Strang.18 Jun 03:43 AM
The CountryMeat and skincare on the agenda for PM's first day in ChinaChristopher Luxon's first day in China includes a surprising win for cosmetics exporters.17 Jun 11:36 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryRichter scales and fishy tales: When a small earthquake spoiled a day of fishingEveryone struggled for bites after Monday morning's quake. So were the fish spooked by it?17 Jun 06:00 PM
The CountryRural vs urban economy: Who's doing 'the hard work' and which regions are booming?ASB has released its Q1 Regional Economic Scoreboard: Food exports make an impact. 17 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Dark horse' emerges: Meiji named as potential bidder for Fonterra's MainlandJapanese food group Meiji is listed on the Nikkei 225.17 Jun 05:16 AM
The CountryFinding forever home for old farming dogs getting harder - charityThe charity has rehomed about 1800 farming canines over the last decade. 17 Jun 04:41 AM
The CountryA nod to back-country culture: Gisborne author gains book recognitionSam Gibson finds recognition boosts his confidence as a new author.17 Jun 04:00 AM
The CountryOn The Up: Pie-fecta - Pie King's trainees claim top prizes in apprentice showdownBoth are training under Patrick Lam at Patrick’s Pies Goldstar Bakery in Tauranga.17 Jun 03:00 AM
The CountryNorthland's six-month weather rollercoaster: Cyclones, droughts, floodsCyclone Tam left 24,000 Northland homes without power on April 17.17 Jun 02:49 AM
The CountryThe Country: Gabrielle-hit couple still without full-farm accessHelen and Ian Burgess, Todd Clark, Sandra Matthews, Dr Beata Bukosa, and Damien O'Connor. 17 Jun 02:17 AM
The CountryMeat and dairy continue to drive food price inflation, Stats NZ data showsFood prices continue to rise but the rent increases are now the lowest in a decade.16 Jun 11:28 PM
The CountryFrom 5% to 70% survival rates – the conservation team taking eggs from kiwi nestsCatching adult birds to take their eggs may seem counterintuitive, but it works.16 Jun 11:05 PM
The CountrySunshine follows chilly start before wet weather returns for MatarikiOne South Island spot fell into the double figures below zero this morning.16 Jun 10:44 PM
The CountryPaving the way to NZ's future, using robots and kiwifruit leatherFieldays showcases NZ ingenuity with pollution-mapping robots and vegan leather.16 Jun 10:36 PM
The CountryNew Zealand braces for potential arrival of deadly H5N1 bird fluIn October 2024, H5N1 was found in king penguins on Crozet and Kerguelen islands.16 Jun 10:18 PM
The CountryMajor North Island farming business appoints new bossJohn Tatere starts work with Ātihau-Whanganui Incorporation on July 28.16 Jun 09:12 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryUK shellfish farmers revive ambitions with new EU trade dealNew York Times: The Hawards have cultivated oysters on Mersea Island for 250 years.16 Jun 08:00 PM
The CountryA farming mother thought her sore leg was a sports injury - it was a potentially terminal cancerAlicia Brough was fighting fit – now she is fighting for her life. 16 Jun 06:00 PM
The CountryThe Country: David Seymour reviews Jacinda Ardern's memoirDavid Seymour, Emma Higgins, Andrew Hoggard, Grant McCallum, Phil Duncan, Cheyne Gillooly.16 Jun 02:13 AM
The Country'Quite fun': Hamish's quail egg business takes flightHamish began rearing quails for their eggs at age 11.16 Jun 12:09 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryComvita forecasts another annual lossThe mānuka honey company has cut staff by around 70 to save money and reduce debt.15 Jun 11:39 PM
The CountryGlyphosate to be debated in High CourtELI is challenging the EPA's refusal to reassess glyphosate’s risks.15 Jun 10:54 PM
The CountryTribunal asked to halt seabed mine fast-trackSouth Taranaki hapū and iwi are seeking a tribunal injunction to block the process.15 Jun 09:38 PM
The Country'Still a long road': Volunteers tackle Northland's marine pollutionLocal crews collected 106,000 litres of litter in Northland over three months.15 Jun 06:00 PM
The Country1000 kills and counting: Golf course's predator control successHastings Golf Course bird life thrives as predator numbers decline. 15 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountrySmall Business: Weaving culture and quality with Nodi RugsOlivia Moon talks to Tom Raynel about her hand-woven rug business Nodi.15 Jun 05:00 PM
The Country'A lot of fun': Planting project rewarding for farming couple“We’d like to thank everyone who has helped us with potting up seedlings & planting out."14 Jun 05:01 PM
The CountryWhy every garden needs a persimmon treeOpinion: Even if you don't like persimmons, the tree can be a real talking piece.14 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryFarming, science and family through the generationsGordon Stephenson’s family have embraced inquiry-based learning in their farming.14 Jun 05:00 PM
The Country'Not suitable for high speeds': Rural roads in the 1930sRoads were built for traffic, "consisting largely of slow-moving horse-drawn vehicles".14 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'That's what a true blue doco is': Why Lisa Burd's new film comes with a content warningA boots and all tribute to the women saving rugby.13 Jun 10:00 PM