PremiumPremiumThe CountryFears for NZ's biosecurity frontline as job axe falls at MPIFed Farmers understands the "economic reality" of cuts, but worries about vital services.22 Mar 04:18 AM
The Country'Big bill coming his way': Cattle killed after hit by truckLoose cattle near Eskdale cause chaos.22 Mar 03:22 AM
The CountryCitizen scientist Steve Wyn-Harris talks meteorites on The CountryDarryl Butterick, Smiley Barrett, Steve Wyn-Harris, Chris Brandolino, Barry Soper.22 Mar 02:40 AM
The CountryFarmers fined $23k after dead, emaciated cows foundFarmers gave cattle minimal grass and mouldy, rotten food, leading to seven deaths.22 Mar 02:30 AM
The CountryEcan U-turn after farmer outcry over dying fish“We’re aware of the community’s frustration regarding the recent fish strandings."22 Mar 01:00 AM
The CountryWhat produce is in season for autumn?Out with the old, in with the new – what’s good buying in the produce section right now.22 Mar 12:30 AM
The CountryMan whose body was found in sinkhole identified, family pay tributeHis body was found after his family raised concerns they hadn't heard from him.22 Mar 12:26 AM
The Country'Kick in the guts': Cuts to rural police mooted, rent to skyrocket from $22 a weekThe changes include cuts to allowances and subsidised rentals in remote areas.22 Mar 12:10 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryIs Fonterra rethinking the future of its Australian and NZ brands business?A Jarden analyst says there is plenty of potential for capital management.22 Mar 12:00 AM
The CountryFieldays waiting in the wingsThe 56th iteration of the event will feature more than 1000 exhibitors.21 Mar 11:00 PM
The CountryRoar warning: Hunters urged to take care this EasterAssume that anything you hear or glimpse in the bush could be another human.21 Mar 10:20 PM
The CountryMeteorite hunt leader describes seeing ‘fireball streak through the sky’An avid sky watcher saw the fireball blaze through the sky before it landed in NZ.21 Mar 09:33 PM
The Country'Huge worry': Cost of living threatens Kaimanawa horse adoptionsSo far only a handful of applications for horses have come through for the 2024 muster.21 Mar 08:22 PM
The CountryTūrangi fish farmers start new aquaponic vegetable projectThe new system will be used for education, and to feed the community.21 Mar 05:35 PM
The CountryVege truck crashes and spills load, SH27 now reopenedPolice said they were notified at 4.25am a truck and trailer unit had crashed.21 Mar 05:32 PM
The Country'We found the bastard': 10th meteorite discovered in NZ by citizen scientistsThe space rock entered Earth’s atmosphere at a speed of 50 to 60 kilometres per second.21 Mar 04:25 AM
The CountryTosswills take out trio of trophies at East Coast Ballance Farm Environment AwardsBen’s parents bought the station in 1975, and he and Libby started farming it in 2010.21 Mar 03:30 AM
Rural PropertyTough times slowing the rural market: Property reportSponsored content: "In the last couple of weeks, we've just seen some more activity."21 Mar 03:30 AM
The CountryFamily of man who fell down sinkhole 'totally devastated'; police probe ‘unexplained’ deathHis body was found after his family raised concerns they hadn't heard from him.21 Mar 03:00 AM
The CountryRural news in brief: Fieldays and bird hunting licencesA quick look at what's happening in rural New Zealand.21 Mar 02:38 AM
The CountryPM blames Labour for recession, says they should spend a ‘generation’ out of powerIt comes on the same day as New Zealand enters a recession.21 Mar 02:30 AM
The CountryAct's Brooke van Velden defends tweet about public service staff cutsVan Velden said redundancies also happened in the private sector all the time.21 Mar 02:25 AM
The CountryThe big dry: Farmers say Canterbury, Otago support 'great news'“They’re used to farming in dry conditions but it has been challenging."21 Mar 01:04 AM
The CountryFonterra's interim results with Miles Hurrell on The CountryMiles Hurrell, Todd Charteris, Peter Newbold, Chris Russell.21 Mar 12:48 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryRewards all round in Fonterra's half-year resultFonterra reported a 23 per cent lift in its half-year profit after tax.20 Mar 11:55 PM
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
