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
The CountryRural paper celebrates 300th issue milestoneCoast & Country News marks 300 editions in October 2025, spanning 25 years in print.17 Oct 03:59 PM
The CountryVirtual lessons bring the farm to the classroomAbout 50 Kiwi farming families now host virtual sessions with schools through Farmer Time.17 Oct 03:59 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryLuxon says lower rates, rising spend point to better times aheadThe PM urged more compelling candidates after low local election turnout.17 Oct 05:00 AM
The CountrySouth Island faces weekend deluge as heavy rain and wind warnings issuedBuller and Grey face 18 hours of heavy rain from Saturday midday.17 Oct 05:00 AM
The CountryCrowds and critters return for Gisborne’s 150th A&P ShowThe Poverty Bay A&P Show is celebrating a milestone this year.17 Oct 03:46 AM
The CountryVeteran grower 'gobsmacked' to win Horticulture Bledisloe CupAndrew Fenton has spent 50 years growing kiwifruit and avocados in Te Puke.17 Oct 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFight for control over NZ's biggest sheep meat exporter heats up ahead of voteAlliance director Mark Wynne is confident the Dawn Meats deal will proceed. 17 Oct 02:22 AM
The CountryPeters warns Fonterra deal may need Parliament scrutinyDavid Seymour says only those ‘milking cows’ should decide Fonterra’s future.17 Oct 02:20 AM
The CountryThe Country at the Gisborne ShowGuests include politicians, Federated Farmers reps, and local names in agriculture.17 Oct 01:42 AM
The Country'It was a raging bloody fire': Farmer recounts Targa Rally crash near RotoruaOne injured person was flown to Waikato Hospital after the crash.17 Oct 01:00 AM
The CountryBarker's $60m factory expansion nearly completeIconic South Canterbury fruit company's expansion will come to fruition later this year.16 Oct 10:25 PM
The Country'Smart, soulful pup' Diego may be the one for youAt just 10 months old, Diego is already showing a calm and gentle nature.16 Oct 09:48 PM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthDr Jacqueline Rowarth: Why our vet medicine rules need an overhaulOPINION: NZ's regulatory system for veterinary medicines is outdated and obstructive.16 Oct 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryStock Takes: PGG Wrightson’s board shake-up raises questions over shareholders' motives Agria and Elders used their combined 56% stake to oust the board leaders.16 Oct 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWonky Box expands again with new chilled and refillable grocery rangeCo-founder Angus Simms says the business is focused on curation, not scale.16 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Small towns fight incursion of big fast-food jointsOPINION: Tirau will get two drive-through fast-food joints despite opposition.16 Oct 04:00 PM
Sheep and BeefFarmers mount last-ditch push to keep Alliance in NZ handsThe co-operative’s profit swung to $20m after a $90m turnaround this year.16 Oct 05:07 AM
The Country'Full-blown wet and windy': Wild weather to lash South Island with gales up to 100km/hHeavy swells up to 7m are expected off Foveaux and Puysegur coasts.16 Oct 04:59 AM
The CountryForestry’s finest to face off at Gisborne A&P ShowCrowds can see precision log stacking live as contest joins show's range of attractions.16 Oct 04:34 AM
The CountryGisborne show set to be ‘wonderful community event’Organisers are ready to go for the Poverty Bay A&P Association's 150th anniversary show.16 Oct 04:18 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryStarlink rise blamed as small rural internet provider goes into liquidationElon Musk looms over rural New Zealand.16 Oct 03:48 AM
The CountryIrish company raises Alliance bid ahead of shareholder voteAlliance chairman Mark Wynne says vote is a once-in-a-generation choice for farmers.16 Oct 02:50 AM
The CountryThe Country: Winston Peters remembers Jim BolgerWinston Peters, Mark Wynne, Mark Gunton, Peter Newbold and Chris Russell. 16 Oct 12:44 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFunding shortfall: Venison pet food brands collapse owing $1mThe pet-food company largely sold its venison products into the United States.16 Oct 12:15 AM
The CountryThe stats that suggest food inflation may have peakedPrices up 4.1% for the year to September, but first monthly drop since February.15 Oct 10:37 PM
The CountryReturning ECan councillor dismisses nitrate emergencyIan Mackenzie says the declaration is 'great politics but a lot of noise and no action'.15 Oct 10:30 PM
The Country'We’re not going away': Residents vow to fight Puketona quarry planThe disputed land, known locally as The Blob, was added to the quarry zone.15 Oct 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'The Great Helmsman' Jim Bolger left school at 15 & rose to be PM. His legacy is immense'Because it is the right thing to do': Bolger brokered first big Treaty deals with iwi.15 Oct 06:30 PM
The CountryShear Kiwi grit and ingenuity locks in new shearing stand for Hawke’s Bay ShowThe show must go on - despite just eight weeks to build the Great Raihania Shears stand.15 Oct 05:00 PM
The CountryFrom past to present: How Ongaonga plans to bring its 150-year story to lifeThe historical village is celebrating 150 years.15 Oct 05:00 PM
The Country‘Focus on sustainably grown timber’: Ikea company buys forests in NorthIngka Investments' 12,900ha deal covers nine forests, subject to OIO approval.15 Oct 04:00 PM
The Country‘A difficult time’: Wattie’s trims key fruit and vegetable supplyMinistry is probing claims Chinese imports are undercutting local producers.15 Oct 06:33 AM
The CountrySheep dogs start in style on day one of Gisborne competitionThe Spring Show's Tux Yarding Challenge started well as sheep settled in the sunshine. 15 Oct 03:53 AM
