The CountryDid Penny Simmonds cross a line in farmers' consent dispute?One affected farm is owned by National MP Suze Redmayne in the Rangitīkei.01 Oct 08:12 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryNZ meat prices soar but industry warns of storm clouds aheadNon-tariff trade barriers are costing the sector $1.5b in lost value each year.01 Oct 09:27 AM
The Country'Fend for themselves': Farmer banned from owning deer after animal cruelty charges One deer had become tangled in a fence by its antlers and had to be euthanised.01 Oct 04:57 AM
The Country'Disruptive': US hits NZ timber with 10% tariff, industry warns of major impactThe US bought $370m worth of New Zealand radiata pine products in 2024.01 Oct 04:33 AM
The Country'A bit of relief': Timber industry welcomes 10% US tariffThe United States is New Zealand's third-largest export market and continues to grow.01 Oct 03:24 AM
The CountryThe Country: Energy and earthquake-prone buildings with the PMChristopher Luxon, Bill Mouat and Hunter McGregor. 01 Oct 12:44 AM
The CountryChristmas Day for anglers: Trout fishing season opens on Rotorua lakes Hundreds of boats are expected on Lakes Rotoiti, Tarawera and Okataina today.30 Sep 11:26 PM
The CountryHow far should cat controls go to save endangered species?Bay Bush Action is pushing for a nationwide ban on breeding Bengal cats.30 Sep 10:24 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'We've come through it': Honey sector eyes recovery after Covid collapseA new 15% US tariff poses a fresh challenge for mānuka honey sales.30 Sep 10:00 PM
The CountryHighways closed, temps drop to sub-zero as cold snap sweeps up countrySnow is forecast to fall as low as 100m on several South Island roads.30 Sep 09:58 PM
The Country'Once in a generation': NZ vintage delivers bumper but unprocessed cropUS sales fell 4% to $762m, dragging the overall export value down slightly.30 Sep 08:18 PM
The CountryClear rivers, big catches: What to expect as trout season begins todayCyclone Gabrielle damaged fisheries but stocks have steadily recovered.30 Sep 04:00 PM
The Country'One punch after the other': Community reels from Carter Holt closure newsA small number of roles will remain to process imported timber.30 Sep 04:22 AM
The CountryNZ Dairy Industry Awards open next weekEntries for Share Farmer, Dairy Manager, and Dairy Trainee of the Year open on October 6.30 Sep 03:01 AM
The CountryThe Country: Jack Fagan on shearing competition seasonJack Fagan, Greg Gent, Scott Graham and Rebecca Greaves. 30 Sep 01:03 AM
The CountryBay of Plenty dairy farm company fined $59k for effluent spills'It cannot take a hands-off approach to the extent it did,' the judge said.29 Sep 10:46 PM
The CountryNot kidding: Gavin the goat goes on hunting tripsGavin the goat is New Zealand’s first to get a DoC pack goat permit.29 Sep 10:10 PM
The Country'If I wasn’t going to be a farmer, I wanted to be a teacher'Farmer Greg Crombie combines passions to manage Smedley Station. 29 Sep 10:09 PM
The CountryWood-fired future: Bioenergy sector eyes green energy boomWoody biomass from forestry or wood processing could be turned into bioenergy.29 Sep 08:44 PM
The CountryA big season of shearing sports aheadThe New Zealand Merino Shears will attract over 100 competitors.29 Sep 08:19 PM
The Country‘Pretty excited’: South Taranaki to get first rural health training hub “We just really need more medical support here.”29 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryActive Southern Ocean to bring waves of rain, possible thunderstorms this weekA large low-pressure system is set to approach from the Tasman Sea.29 Sep 04:00 PM
The CountryEscaped bull rams Napier home with mum and kids inside, inspires children’s bookA freaky ordeal involving a bull smashing into a Puketapu home has inspired a kids' book.29 Sep 05:00 AM
The CountryRepairs yet to start on NZ's most-hit rail bridgeKiwiRail says the Tinwald viaduct, near Ashburton, gets struck at least 13 times a year.29 Sep 03:26 AM
The CountryAnimal neglect: Farmer fined after calves found starving, crippled and deadNine calves were found dead and four more were euthanised due to neglect.29 Sep 03:00 AM
The CountrySH5 partially reopens after stock truck rollover leaves one seriously hurtThe southbound lane, heading towards Napier, has now reopened.29 Sep 02:04 AM
The Country'Got smoked by the shark': Young fisherman loses huge snapper while surfcastingThe culprit shark was likely up to 3m long, possibly a white pointer.29 Sep 02:00 AM
The CountryThe Country: Palestine and Paris with David SeymourPhil Duncan, David Seymour, Shane McManaway, Blair McLean and Jim Hopkins. 29 Sep 01:36 AM
The Country'Changeable weather for the whole week': Waves of thunderstorms to roll over NZ todayWeather warnings have been issued for parts of the country as gales, heavy rain forecast.28 Sep 10:33 PM
The Country'She's bang on every time': Pup Indie has a nose for trufflesThe 7-month-old springer spaniel has just finished her first season at the truffiere. 28 Sep 09:48 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country‘The end of survival’: Synlait sells Pōkeno plant, cuts net loss to $39mLoss-making plant at Pōkeno sold to America's Abbott for $307m.28 Sep 08:37 PM
The CountryCould Molesworth Station become a not-for-profit farm?The current Pāmu lease ends in June 2026, with DoC planning a new tender. 28 Sep 08:24 PM
The CountryHigh-speed hunter named Bird of the Year for 2025 after record voteMore than 75,000 people voted online in this year’s anniversary contest.28 Sep 07:49 PM
The CountrySeeds of change: How a setback grew into a thriving Northland food storyShe will host a farm-to-table event during the month-long Savour Northland.27 Sep 11:00 PM
