The CountryPort of Tauranga faces challenge of wars, economic malaiseLower dairy and kiwifruit volumes and lower consumer appetite for imports take toll.22 Feb 08:12 PM
The CountryStratford on target for third national shearing circuit titleSouthland shearer the favourite to win the PGG Wrightson Vetmed National Shearing Circuit.22 Feb 07:57 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryIn a pool of apples during Cyclone Gabrielle, a policeman pulled out his phoneDetective Steve Leonard's photo is now blown up on the wall at police headquarters.22 Feb 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryZespri starts global search for new CEO but eyes a New Zealand base this timeGlobal marketer also reports record grower returns forecast for this season.22 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryOne dead after two-vehicle collision in Selwyn DistrictA stretch of State Highway 77 remains closed after the two-vehicle smash.22 Feb 07:34 AM
The Country'Very sorry': Emotions high as rural residents fight to save 'heirloom' halls'I beg for you not to condemn our building.'22 Feb 06:35 AM
The CountryScientists welcome regulator’s call sorting ‘null segregants’ from GMOsScientists have welcomed the EPA's new clarification of GMO-derived 'null segregants'.22 Feb 01:40 AM
The Country'It’s depressing': Gabrielle still hammering kiwifruit growers'There's a lot saying how they’re hating going out into the orchard at the moment.'22 Feb 01:00 AM
The CountryThe Prince and the frog on The CountryShane Jones, Ben Picton, Nathan Guy, and Chris Russell.22 Feb 12:20 AM
The Country'I grabbed her': Woman remembers cow that swam her to safety during floodsCow 569's story became a tale of survival from the lower North Island floods of 2004.21 Feb 10:09 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialFun or foul? The curious case of equestrian's mankini controversyOPINION: It offended someone, but let's rein it in and look at it at face value.21 Feb 09:55 PM
The CountryNo run of the mill oats: Naming honour for familyFive generations of the Gardyne family had been growing oats north of Gore since 1876.21 Feb 09:54 PM
The CountryOutlook for Kaitāia A&P Show a sunny day with plenty of family fun136th Kaitāia A&P Show set to shine, with a glorious Far North day expected.21 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryLake Hāwea station owner critically hurt in crashJustine Ross was one of three people injured when their vehicle rolled into a ditch.21 Feb 05:31 AM
The CountryThe Country: Christopher Luxon's first interview for 2024Christopher Luxon, Emma Parsons, Craig Wiggins, and Duncan Humm.21 Feb 01:26 AM
The CountryCompetition heats up on the road to Golden ShearsFive events last weekend as hundreds hit the road heading for the 'Wimbledon of Shearing'.21 Feb 12:07 AM
The CountryTributes to Balclutha business owner killed in workplace accidentAlex McLellan died yesterday at McLellan Freight, the company he founded.20 Feb 11:34 PM
The Country'Unwavering dedication': Cyclone volunteers finalists for Community of the YearWere you one of the thousands who helped out during Cyclone Gabrielle?20 Feb 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryCompany results: Comvita slips into the red, Ebos’ profit growsComvita blames weak demand in China and Ebos eyeing more purchases.20 Feb 10:30 PM
The CountryLIC says bacterial contamination behind faulty sire semenLIC focused on implementing recommendations of an independent review.20 Feb 09:45 PM
The CountryBeekeepers deliver stinging response to Apiculture NZ planPlan has 'no costing, no clear priorities, no timelines', says NZ Beekeeping Inc.20 Feb 09:28 PM
The CountrySlight lift in prices at GDTA modest shift in the latest Global Dairy Trade auction.20 Feb 08:21 PM
The CountryWhat a stink! Foul stench settles over Cape Town portA ship transporting 19,000 live cattle found to be the cause.20 Feb 07:00 PM
The Country‘Several thousand’ dead eels found in Southland streamPeople are asked to avoid contact with the water as officials investigate.20 Feb 05:38 AM
The CountrySweet inspiration: How honey sector sees path to $1bn by 2030Honey has become a valuable export earner for communities throughout New Zealand.20 Feb 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryNZ must brace for more big supply shocks - Productivity CommissionThe commission's last report warns of the need to prepare for economic disruption.20 Feb 02:43 AM
The CountryFinalists announced for 2024 NZ Rural Sports AwardsAwards to celebrate the rural sports community during NZ Rural Games weekend.20 Feb 02:21 AM
The Country'Dangerous' forestry practice leaves Port Hills at risk of more blazes - residentA Port Hills resident says forestry is to blame for the blaze that devastated the region.20 Feb 01:53 AM
The CountryThe Country: From Chicago to China to Central OtagoCameron Bagrie, Leila McDougall, Janine Mallon, Jenny Newman, Hunter McGregor, B McClean.20 Feb 12:59 AM
The CountryThe full-fat milk renaissance fuelled by Gen Z, TikTok and scienceWhole milk has become cool again — and a surprising demographic is driving sales.19 Feb 11:45 PM
The Country'So happy': Facebook Lost & Found group finds stolen lab notes'I can’t describe how relieved I was.'19 Feb 10:59 PM
The CountryChicken shed fire 'not flagged as suspicious'Forty firefighters battled the blaze for about six hours.19 Feb 10:53 PM
The CountryOne million cubic metres of sediment as Waiho River shifts - againA river threatening the Franz Josef sewerage ponds has suddenly changed its course.19 Feb 08:19 PM
The CountryWhy watermelons are cheaper right nowAre you eating the whole melon? Here's why you should eat the rind.19 Feb 08:15 PM
