The CountryWairoa schoolgirl wins as youth dominate first day of Golden ShearsResults from day one of competition in Masterton.29 Feb 09:54 PM
The Country'Concern and uncertainty': Will treasured community hall be demolished?The community was told demo plans were under way but council now says it's still deciding.29 Feb 09:00 PM
The Country'Excessive': Govt launches independent review of forestry ETS costsForestry Minister Todd McClay says owners have complained of 'excessive costs'.29 Feb 08:43 PM
The Country30,000 cyclone-smashed apple bins fixed for growers, saving them $3mHawke’s Bay grows 70 per cent of NZ's apples and this year’s picking season has begun.29 Feb 07:37 PM
The CountryCyclone-smashed community's bridge re-opens to light traffic after damageTemporary bridge partially re-opens.29 Feb 02:49 AM
The CountryThe Country: Rowland Smith on missing the Golden ShearsRowland Smith, Jen Corkran, Chris Russell, Campbell Parker, and Daniel Eb.29 Feb 12:15 AM
The Country'Majestic goat' leads son to missing dadBrent Harrison was tramping in the Tararua Range when he got lost and confused.28 Feb 11:44 PM
The CountrySpearfishing nationals help those in needLots of fish were given to the Kāpiti Community Foodbank.28 Feb 11:20 PM
The CountryBig numbers for the Wimbledon of shearing'We are particularly pleased with the numbers of novice and junior entries.'28 Feb 10:42 PM
The CountryWatermelon 101: from pip-less varieties to a pocket-friendly priceIt’s time to chomp down on the thirst-quenching deliciousness that is watermelon.28 Feb 10:30 PM
The CountryWhich common foods have increased prices by up to 50 per cent?The price of common food items has seen a huge increase in the past year.28 Feb 10:22 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryT&G Global posts big net loss after Cyclone Gabrielle, economic squeezeNew season looking brighter with strong apple volumes, US opportunities.28 Feb 10:14 PM
The CountryVegetables push through silt left behind by Cyclone GabriellePlant and Food Research is trying to work out how to 'use the silt to our advantage'.28 Feb 10:13 PM
The CountryRotorua business stalwart's gruelling achievement after diagnosisFormer legendary Rotorua butcher Ross Dittmer has just overcome a massive hurdle.28 Feb 09:00 PM
The CountryInjury forces shearing champion Rowland Smith out of Golden ShearsThe reigning Golden Shears open shearing champion is out.28 Feb 07:46 PM
The CountryVandalised signs on Brynderwyns detour causes confusion among truck driversCall for Northlanders to unite during the lengthy SH1 Brynderwyns closure.28 Feb 06:00 PM
The CountryMissing tramper found alive in Tararua RangesBrent Harrison had been reported missing on Monday.28 Feb 05:50 PM
The CountryCoromandel proves to be good for your healthExperience the Coromandel Cure.28 Feb 05:30 PM
The Country‘Scared the crap out of me’: Wellingtonians shaken awake by 4.7 magnitude quakeThe tremor hit just before 5.20am.28 Feb 05:28 PM
The CountryAfter $40 million and three years, Kāeo Bridge opensThe journey to the Far North on State Highway 10 is now much easier.28 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryThe Country: Luxon on the OCR, India and Premier HouseChristopher Luxon, Jane Smith, Stephen Guerin and Mavis Mullins.28 Feb 12:30 AM
The CountryPrankster takes a dig at council by planting potholesPotholes become pot plants in Te Puna.28 Feb 12:16 AM
The CountrySlip-damaged road remains closed after plea from kaumātuaThe road was previously used by 'rat runners' to avoid SH2.27 Feb 11:45 PM
The CountryThe biggest and best Northland Field Days yet, organiser saysMore than 300 exhibitors will be showcasing the latest in farming and lifestyle.27 Feb 11:13 PM
The CountryTarras airport: Plans put on holdChristchurch Airport bought 750ha of farmland in Tarras in 2020.27 Feb 10:51 PM
The CountryExploring the sweet side of cornCorn is a seasonal treat that can be enjoyed multiple ways.27 Feb 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountrySeeka feels lash of 2023 weather with $14.5m net lossProspects now look brighter as improved growing conditions signal record kiwifruit crops.27 Feb 10:26 PM
The CountrySheep farming in a ‘challenging place’ - Beef + Lamb NZThis year's shaping up to be the worst for sheep and beef farmers in the past 15 years.27 Feb 09:29 PM
The CountryDogs' skills on show at Wanganui Centre eventRaetihi Collie Club hosted the Wanganui Centre Championships dog trials.27 Feb 08:38 PM
The Country'Frighteningly large' wasp nest found on farmThe monster nest housed an estimated 100,000 to 200,000 wasps.27 Feb 08:26 PM
The Country'Just part of the blood': The Gordons and the Golden ShearsThe Gordons have competed in the Golden Shears for decades.27 Feb 07:49 PM
The CountryRetire or get help: Elderly farmer fined for neglect of cows that were euthanisedA neighbour reported a cow lying in the yard was "barely alive".27 Feb 05:00 PM
The CountryWhen blade shearing was kingKem Ormond takes a look at what made the news back in the day.27 Feb 04:30 PM
The CountryOpinion: Farmers encouraged to have a say on proposed freshwater plan changeOpinion: Farmers in Northland are feeling exhausted after the challenges of 2023.27 Feb 04:00 PM
