The CountryTemperatures drop 10 degrees: Taste of summer followed by polar blastMetService forecasts Twizel, Wānaka and Timaru could be some of the warmest spots today.21 Nov 07:49 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryZespri brightens forecasts for kiwifruit orchard returns, own earningsKiwifruit exporter also announces US$2m contestable innovation fund.21 Nov 07:41 PM
The CountryZespri releases record forecast after 'tough couple of years''It’s great to have this confidence in our product and see this demand.'21 Nov 07:13 PM
The CountryHavelock North flooding: $10m of Government funding to upgrade dams and streams soughtWork on the Mangarau Dam and stream would allow smashed properties to become Category 1.21 Nov 05:00 PM
The Country'Fix it properly': 80yo fed up after potholes patched 11 times in 2.5 years'You can’t just shovel gravel in there and leave it.'21 Nov 04:00 PM
The Country'She has to go everywhere with me': Pet chicken frequents job sites and cafes in WhangāreiNorthlander Clark Ha has a special bond with a chicken called Yuki.21 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountrySpecial guest coming to annual showSanta and his elves are taking a break from the North Pole to attend the event.21 Nov 05:00 AM
The CountryMercury Energy's new wind farm to power 20,000 homesThe company has completed stage one of its new wind farm.21 Nov 03:30 AM
The CountryCyclone Gabrielle devastated farmers eligible for $1500 free fencingFarmers are being urged to sign up quick for the fencing bundles.21 Nov 02:50 AM
The CountryWhy a Rangitīkei forestry developer is turning to AIThe two companies both work at breaking down financial barriers for carbon farming.21 Nov 01:15 AM
The CountryThe Country Full Show: November 21, 2023Damien O'Connor, Colin Hurst, Tom Young, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth.21 Nov 12:37 AM
DairyNew dairy factory opens in TokoroaThe new Tokoroa plant took two years to complete21 Nov 12:20 AM
The CountryDr Rowarth: Why Fonterra is on the right track with scope 3 emissionsOpinion: Calculating scope 3 emissions helps to unearth "laundered nitrogen".20 Nov 10:30 PM
The CountryWhat’s with the Hastings sheep? Artworks explained in new guideHow do you build a giant steel cherry blossom? And what’s with those sheep?20 Nov 09:08 PM
The CountrySome Kaipara road slips from February storms could take three years to fixThere are 71 slips still impacting Kaipara roads after multiple severe weather events.20 Nov 08:04 PM
The CountryCalf Day memories: Cup presented in honour of late brotherSue Kyle returns to Horowhenua lamb and calf show to present cup20 Nov 06:15 PM
The CountryPolar jet stream headed our way after wet week for North IslandAuckland, Waikato and Coromandel are all in the line for thunderstorms today.20 Nov 05:03 PM
The CountryGore's Lionel Taumata wins third speed shear in a rowLionel Taumata could be crowned the “Unofficial Speed Shear King of the South".20 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryDozens of Far North storm slips repaired, but some will take three yearsFar North roads are still impacted by 175 slips from severe weather events.20 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryClimate change: Where NZ risks getting adaptation badly wrongNZ needs urgent rethink on how to involve communities in climate adaptation, report finds.20 Nov 05:00 AM
The CountryShearing legend Nathan Stratford wins Keith Fincham Memorial TrophyTrophy awarded for most outstanding contribution to the shearing section at NZ Ag Show.20 Nov 04:00 AM
The CountryTe Kauwhata wine company takes top honours in Waikato Business AwardsAnnual Waikato Business Awards winners have been announced.20 Nov 03:41 AM
The CountryNorthland Regional Council freshwater plan could face farmer oppositionThe council accepted the changes could mean significant costs for landowners.20 Nov 02:22 AM
The CountryPete Fitz-Herbert: How the Young Farmer contest proved a life-saverOpinion: Manawatū farmer knows all about RCD - and CPR.20 Nov 12:17 AM
The CountryThe Country Full Show: November 20, 2023David Seymour, Nathan Guy, Emma Poole, Tim Dangen, Jim Hopkins, Phil Duncan.20 Nov 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Say cheese... how we’re winning the war on inflationOPINION: All the news about inflation was good last week - but one product stands out.19 Nov 11:24 PM
The CountryMangaweka Asparagus: From fire to feastA tragedy set the Turneys on the path to growing asparagus.19 Nov 10:41 PM
The CountryGisborne mill workers ‘devastated’ over sudden job lossesJapanese-owned Juken NZ will close its Gisborne mill, costing 80 jobs.19 Nov 06:17 PM
The CountryCoastal rāhui, 800 Trust win Taranaki Regional Council Environmental AwardsMahara Okeroa wins Taranaki environmental award.19 Nov 06:14 PM
The CountryHeavy rain expected for several areas in North IslandNorthland, Auckland, Gisborne and Waikato are all in the firing line.19 Nov 04:24 PM
The Country'We help in any way we can': Rural calendar raising funds'I was happy to be a calendar girl as long as I didn’t have to take my clothes off....'19 Nov 04:00 PM
The Country'Disaster': Calls for Great Barrier to be off limits for boaties this summerExperts warn we're on the brink of an environmental disaster for New Zealand.19 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryWaikato DairyNZ Farmwatch for week ending November 17Waikato farm data for the week ending Friday, November 17.19 Nov 03:59 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryRising sea levels increase flooding risk for NZ dairy farmsScientists model the impact of rising seas on our dairy farms - with sobering results.19 Nov 06:02 AM