The CountryMinister, mayor want answers after massive flooding in WaitomoMayor says district was hit by 'severe storms' and a red warning should have been issued.21 Oct 09:49 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFighting to be heard: Injured Talley’s staff detail long battle for compensationEvidence showed one Invercargill worker waited two years for $7000 in pay.21 Oct 09:00 PM
The CountryTech glitch hits global dairy auction; plus flood risk warnings, convention centre delaysBusiness with 2degrees: Freakish but false overnight dairy numbers stumped the market; some councils ignore NHC warnings on development risks, ICC keys ‘any day now’.Watch21 Oct 06:37 PM
The Country‘It’s good for the top paddock’: Rural Roundup puts focus on farmer wellbeingFarmers urged to take time off the land for mates, stories and support at HB A&P Show. 21 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryHow China weaponised soybeans to squeeze US farmersBeijing is putting pressure on Trump ahead of his trade-focused meeting with Xi Jinping.21 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryResidents band together to save Argyle Hotel'It needed to be tidied up and we wanted to make Hunterville better.'21 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryBrazen bunny heist: Six rabbits stolen from farm park in a fortnight; security beefed upRubio, Ruby and Midnight were taken from their enclosures last night. 21 Oct 03:00 AM
The CountryTesting new approach to barley pest threatsAt a Pukekohe demo farm, no aphids were found despite ideal conditions.21 Oct 02:30 AM
The Country'Young Guns with axes': The new-look NZ Timbersports teamThere's a changing of the guard in the four-man NZ Timbersports line-up.21 Oct 01:09 AM
The CountryThe Country: Mark Wynne on what's next for Alliance GroupMark Wynne, Shane Jones, Fiona and Tom Langford, and Tom Martin. 21 Oct 12:30 AM
The CountryNational MP 'pretty disappointed' after rock thrown through car windowThe Waimakariri MP has represented his electorate for 11 years.20 Oct 10:04 PM
The CountrySalvaging ironbark - a wood as hard as steelSteve Evans uses Lyttleton wharves' timber damaged after the Canterbury quakes.20 Oct 09:44 PM
The CountryIkea parent expands Northland forestry footprintAbout 3000ha of indigenous forest will be set aside for conservation.20 Oct 08:41 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryAlliance farmers back $270m deal for Irish company to take control of meat processorAround $200m of the investment will go toward reducing Alliance’s debt.20 Oct 08:37 PM
The CountryNZ red meat exports hit $717m in AugustThe United States was the largest overall market by value for the month.20 Oct 08:34 PM
The Country'You could not get much better': Show rated among best everPeople flock to 150th anniversary A&P Show rated 'bloody close' to perfect. 20 Oct 02:00 AM
The CountryAlliance Group vote on The CountryDavid Seymour, Riley Kennedy, Pete Turner, Graeme Williams and Phil Duncan.20 Oct 01:10 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryBringing the buzz: Kiwi honey-based energy drink eyes overseas expansion after early growthIt took just seven months for Alex McDonald to take Mānuka Phuel from idea to can.20 Oct 01:00 AM
The CountryFlights cancelled and power outages as 'powerful weather system' moves up NZHeavy rain warnings are in force as snow settles near Queenstown.20 Oct 12:21 AM
The CountryKiwifruit orchard bought to fund Mormon ChurchProfits from the 45ha Bay of Plenty orchard will support global church work.20 Oct 12:02 AM
The Country'Size of a ping-pong ball': World's largest blueberry to be grown in NZThe genetically-enhanced Eterna blueberries are to be grown in Kerikeri and Waikato.19 Oct 10:25 PM
The CountryLosing the land: Farmers call for urgent action on toxic ragwort threatTests confirmed M. ragwort is more toxic and invasive than its lookalike Gravel groundsel.19 Oct 10:00 PM
The CountryFagan and Henare win big at Gisborne Show — and work the mic tooWhen they weren't winning, Fagan and Henare were commentators or prizegiving MCs.19 Oct 09:56 PM
The CountryOngaonga marks 150 years with parade, vintage cars and Victorian flairFounded by Henry Hamilton Bridge in 1875, Ongaonga marked 150 years in style.19 Oct 09:47 PM
The CountryWeather: Road reopens after high winds topple truck's trailer, blocks bridge on busy highway Gusts up to 130km/h are hitting the Canterbury High Country today.19 Oct 09:20 PM
The CountryTech is key on this Tirau dairy farm'We’re all on the same page - we want robotics to milk the cows for us.'19 Oct 08:15 PM
The CountryAlliance under pressure: What’s next for Southland farmers?Jeff Grant on the pressures facing meat suppliers and Alliance Group challenges. Video / Herald NowWatch19 Oct 06:10 PM
The CountryGlenn Dwight: Time to bring back the faxOPINION: The sound - half dolphin, half recorder played by an orchestra of 5-year-olds.18 Oct 04:01 PM
The CountryNew rules aim to cut forestry deaths after grim 2024 safety recordWorkSafe released the code in August after consulting with stakeholders. 18 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryThe long road to soldier farm settlement after WWI and WWII“If I was waiting for a farm, I would rather go and get a job on the wharves.”18 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryJuicy, refreshing - it's time to grow watermelonsOPINION: With the right preparations, watermelons are relatively easy to grow.18 Oct 04:00 PM
The Country'Carnage': Family upset as slaughterhouse on wheels starts up next door Homeowner says mobile abattoirs could be coming next door to you as new model rolls out. 18 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryStudents' fashion to set the show alightThe Hawke's Bay A and P Show is on Thursday and Friday.17 Oct 05:00 PM
The CountryBay grower's 50-year avocado gamble pays off in wild spring windsDoug Brown planted hundreds of pine trees to shield his orchard from the wind.17 Oct 04:00 PM
