The CountryPrice of buying food fell in December, annual price increase slowsDomestic accommodation up, diesel down, as food price hikes cool somewhat.17 Jan 10:11 PM
The CountryRed rain warning for Westland, up to 800mm predictedParts of the South Island are in for a soaking as heavy rain warnings are put in place.17 Jan 10:10 PM
The CountryBig weekend for shearing sportsA tenth of all Shearing Sports NZ competitions are on from Friday to Sunday.17 Jan 09:25 PM
The CountryRiver runs dry killing trout and eels after scorching summer temperaturesOfficials are hoping for wetter conditions after dozens of fish were found dead.17 Jan 08:56 PM
The CountryEquestrian entries for Horowhenua show up 30pcMore than 420 horses will converge on Levin Showgrounds with competition starting today.17 Jan 07:26 PM
The CountryLocal riders excel in Central and Southern Hawke's Bay show jumping eventLogan Massie wins World Cup Qualifier on his 15yo stallion.17 Jan 07:05 PM
The CountryIs there a shortage of apples in supermarkets?And why are watermelons so expensive right now?17 Jan 06:00 PM
The Country'Emergency': How getting strep throat led to three open-heart surgeries'I wouldn’t want anyone to go through it'.17 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryMarket close: a2 Milk shares surge on better-than-expected Chinese birth numbersBut the New Zealand sharemarket finished flat for the second day running.17 Jan 05:20 AM
The CountryGrass fire in Twizel: Eighteen fire crews, four helicopters battle 5ha blazeFire and Emergency NZ first alerted to the fire at 3.42 and crews arrived 10 min later.17 Jan 04:08 AM
The CountryLocals worried as more super-spreading seaweed discovered off Gt Barrier IslandDiscovery comes amid concern some boaties are flouting rules to control exotic caulerpa.17 Jan 03:13 AM
The CountryShearing: Back chasing the records in southern Hawke’s BayRod Sutton set four world records. Now he's helping others chase their dreams.17 Jan 03:02 AM
The Country'Written off': Hail storm costs arable farmers millions“It’s the worst one I’ve suffered by a long, long shot and I’ve been farming since 1988."17 Jan 02:54 AM
The CountryUpper Mohaka Rodeo in 40th year, brought forward to SaturdayThe Upper Mohaka Rodeo has been a fixture on the Hawke's Bay events scene for 40 years17 Jan 02:14 AM
The Country‘Extreme effort to keep it going’: 100 new stables boost 2024 Horse of the YearHorse of the Year has been cancelled three years in a row - this year will be special.17 Jan 01:16 AM
The CountryFarmers encouraged to calibrate harvestersGrowers may be losing thousands of dollars in profit from harvest losses.17 Jan 01:00 AM
The CountryThe Country Full Show: January 17, 2024Emma Parsons, Karen Williams, Wayne McLaughlin, and Dan Billing.17 Jan 12:30 AM
The Country'May as well go big': 70,000 sunflowers as new business bloomsFor every sunflower sold, $1 will go to Gumboot Friday.16 Jan 11:04 PM
The CountryCaring focus key part of Spearfishing NZ contestTwo fish auctions will be held in Paraparaumu as part of the competition.16 Jan 10:58 PM
The Country'Delighted': Stag sells for $100k at swan song auctionDavid Stevens, 73, hosted his 37th and final sale at Netherdale Red Deer Stud in Balfour.16 Jan 10:24 PM
The CountryRongotea Livestock sales report January 16Hot and windy weather did not deter.16 Jan 08:24 PM
The CountryGDT continues upward trend in 2024This is the second positive event for 2024.16 Jan 08:07 PM
The CountryKaitāia shearer part of three-man world record attemptWorld record attempt for Kaitāia shearer Flynn Harvey.16 Jan 07:40 PM
The CountryTeen sportsman's 'horrific' accident: Meat works fails to overturn $280k fine and convictionWorkplace accident ended young man's dream of playing sport overseas.16 Jan 07:00 PM
The CountryDairyNZ Farmwatch: What's happening on Waikato farmsOutbreaks of ryegrass staggers are worst from late January to early February.16 Jan 06:00 PM
The CountryRural artist Graham Christensen: Let them in and outThe Rural Life exhibition runs until February 28 at the Coach House Museum in Feilding.16 Jan 05:00 PM
The CountryYoung handlers compete at ayrshire club showThe event's judge was Karen Feek from Waiuku.16 Jan 02:00 PM
The Country'Unable to cope': Farmers increasingly under pressureIsolation, long hours, adverse weather taking their toll on farmers, says support trust.16 Jan 06:32 AM
The CountryFishing for answers to the secret lives of troutA PhD student spent her summer holidays gutting trout for science.16 Jan 05:00 AM
The CountryClam spread in the spotlight as thousands descend on Lake KarāpiroWaka ama paddlers and gold clams go head-to-head.16 Jan 04:20 AM
The CountryFarmers and truck drivers protest in RomaniaNegotiations over lower taxes, higher subsidies and other demands have failed.16 Jan 03:10 AM
The Country'Go f*** yourself': Mayor's salty email replyFiery language was in response to increased aggression directed at council staff.16 Jan 02:40 AM
The CountryMāori authority exports drop 16 per cent in September quarterStats NZ's tatauranga umanga Māori data for the September quarter show a drop in exports.16 Jan 01:27 AM
OpinionThe farming challenge NZ must face nowOPINION: Sharp focus on methane reduction will help cultivate agriculture sector's future.16 Jan 01:00 AM
