The CountryBiggest change in NZ history: New proposals for freshwater, infrastructure, farming'Sorting out our planning rules is critical to boosting economic growth.'28 May 11:58 PM
The Country'Look up': Public urged to report missing monarch clusters in Hawke's BayNo winter clusters have been recorded in Hawke’s Bay, which once had multiple known sites.28 May 10:58 PM
The CountryPrimary sector unimpressed by Govt's horticulture reformsThose in the primary sector say the new targets don’t go far enough.28 May 10:54 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country$15b boost to NZ economy: Fonterra sets milk price forecast and earningsFonterra forecasts a milk price range of $8-$11 per kg for the 2025/26 season.28 May 09:15 PM
The CountryOne critically injured in ATV crash on rural property, WorkSafe at sceneEmergency services were called to Crownthorpe address on Thursday morning.28 May 08:39 PM
The Country100km/h wind gusts: Rain, thunderstorms forecast for Auckland, NorthlandA strong wind watch has been issued for Northland from 3pm until 10pm.28 May 06:22 PM
The CountryFrom farm roots to vet career: New graduate's journey to change farmer perceptionsSarah Fannin wants to work alongside farmers as an asset and an ally for animal health.28 May 06:00 PM
The Country'It's pumping': How a rural mother's catering venture became a community stapleA restaurant-quality meal, without travelling to town – it's a thriving business model.28 May 06:00 PM
The CountryWaikato firewood injuries rack up $2.4m ACC billNationally, 8374 firewood injury claims cost the country $19.9m in 2024.28 May 06:00 PM
The CountryTaratahi Agricultural Training Centre sale 'still to be finalised'It's been 7 years since Taratahi Agricultural Training Centre was put into liquidation.28 May 05:00 AM
The CountryThe PM ponders carbon farming on The CountryChristopher Luxon, Cameron Bagrie, Bruce Thorrold, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Blair McLean.28 May 01:39 AM
The CountryNorthland Regional Council: Ratepayers not providing huge money needed for caulerpa fight The seaweed now covers about 280 rugby fields around 20 Bay of Islands locations.28 May 12:48 AM
The CountryOn The Up: Trapping efforts are revitalising kiwi habitatsSince 2024, 120,520 pests have been trapped by Kiwi Coast's network.27 May 09:41 PM
The CountryKPMG report highlights new trade priorities for agricultureKPMG's report urges NZ agriculture to seek new international markets. 27 May 09:26 PM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthNot a lot for farmers in Budget 2025 - Dr Jacqueline RowarthOpinion: Tourism, holidays and eating out will not get New Zealand out of debt.27 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryKiwi oat milk company lands major Australian supermarket dealFounder says the expansion across the Tasman is a significant milestone.27 May 05:00 PM
The CountryBay of Islands boat anchoring ban unlikely to expand despite caulerpa spreadBiosecurity NZ under pressure as invasive caulerpa expands.27 May 05:00 AM
The Country'Avoidable legal costs': Council wins half of $100k legal fee from forestry companyEnvironmentalists call for stronger regulations to prevent similar issues.27 May 04:00 AM
The CountryCould catnip wine be NZ's next big export?'It’s a chance for New Zealand to do something fresh and unexpected - yet again.'27 May 02:30 AM
The CountryThe future of land use on The CountryDamien O'Connor, Professor Alan Renwick, and Mark Leslie. 27 May 01:56 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryA2 Milk silent on A$350m acquisition talk Australian media report says the company will soon make a move for manufacturing assets.27 May 12:37 AM
The Country'Makeshift stretcher': Rescuers carefully refloat 50kg stingray stuck on rocks'We used a ‘seal board’ to shield ourselves in case of injury and to fend the ray.'27 May 12:18 AM
The CountrySwinging door for Poverty Bay sheep dog triallists at South Island and NZ champs Leaderboards ever-changing as dog triallists chase national honours at Hanmer Springs.26 May 11:09 PM
The Country'Cheaper tractors': Tax boost for farm machinery purchasesFarmers can now deduct 20% of new equipment costs from taxable income.26 May 10:37 PM
The CountryKiwi among winners of annual UK cheese rolling competitionIt was the closest race of the day for Byron from New Zealand.26 May 09:28 PM
The CountryHow innovative land use could boost NZ's agricultural productivityLincoln University releases new report, The Future Use of Land and How to Fund It.26 May 08:41 PM
The Country'Active weather coming': Heavy rain, wind forecast to sweep back across NZToday will offer a brief sunny and calm respite in a wild few days of weather.26 May 07:00 PM
The CountryToddler drowns in septic tank: Coroner says focus should be on safety, not blameWhanganui toddler Kelvin Chand fell into an uncovered septic tank on lifestyle block.26 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: If freezing works close, rural towns die. We need a plan to save themOPINION: The shape of traditional sheep and beef country has changed over the past decade.26 May 05:00 PM
The CountryFormer Timaru meatworks site sold for undisclosed amountSix hundred workers lost their jobs when the 139-year-old site closed last year.26 May 04:07 AM
The CountryDolphin decline in Bay of Islands as boaties flout sanctuary rulesBottlenose dolphin populations in the Bay of Islands continue to decline, research says.26 May 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryAn epic, wild 218 days: Meet the family of six who walked the length of NZAn inspiring, astonishing adventure, including being mistaken for missing Marokopa family.26 May 02:03 AM
The CountrySave Our Sheep on The CountryToby Williams, Andrew Hoggard, Grant McCallum, Tom Young, Phil Ropiha, and Phil Duncan.26 May 01:37 AM
OpinionOpinion: SOS - please Save Our Sheep before it’s too lateOpinion: Pines, pigs and poor government policy are making sheep an endangered species.25 May 11:55 PM