The CountryWhen the big bands played: The man reigniting NZ's old rural hallsThe halls are the heart of the community. Jamie Macphail's making them beat again.09 Nov 08:30 AM
The CountryTwo-month closure of the Brynderwyns up for considerationWaka Kotahi has confirmed it proposes to close the Brynderwyns in Northland - again.09 Nov 04:36 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFarmers say a 30pc on-farm emissions cut do-able - with Fonterra’s helpFonterra called on to use its scale to support farm target pursuit.09 Nov 04:01 AM
The CountryResilience work or relocation?Floodwater swamped the substation, knocking out to power to Napier for several days.09 Nov 03:47 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFonterra's board to shrink next year after green light from shareholdersThe meeting covered a lot of ground, farmers at times testy with the NZ giant's leaders.09 Nov 02:33 AM
The CountryGoing to the dogs: First show sheepdog trial for 17 yearsSheep dog trial showing event first in 17 years at Manfeild09 Nov 02:10 AM
The CountryFonterra announces on-farm emission reduction targetAround 86 per cent of Fonterra’s emissions come from on-farm operations.09 Nov 02:00 AM
The CountryWestern Bay rural burglaries the targetKatikati Police Report October 31-November 709 Nov 01:59 AM
The CountryDeadly virus sparks penguin chicks’ transfer to hospitalRespiratory distress syndrome (RDS) is back and it may be worse than last year.09 Nov 01:33 AM
The CountryWoodville school holds pets day after 12-year absenceThe pets day was a huge success.09 Nov 01:00 AM
The CountrySmall, quality yardings sell well at Stortford LodgeStore lamb prices showed the growing unease with the market.09 Nov 01:00 AM
The CountryThe Country Full Show: November 9, 2023Damien O'Connor, Wayne Langford, Kevin Mortensen, Chris Russell.09 Nov 12:30 AM
The CountryExplained: Why this El Niño is behaving differently - and what it means for NZNiwa forecaster says El Niño could peak unusually late - and may linger to next winter.09 Nov 12:04 AM
The Country‘It’s hard on those children:’ Hawke’s Bay pupils flooded out of classrooms for second timePrincipal: "We’ve been quite the refugee school."09 Nov 12:00 AM
The CountryWarm weather brings the crowds for Norsewood Country FestivalA good sprinkling of locals had wares at the country festival.08 Nov 11:42 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFonterra quashes speculation, says clean-up needed to secure export markets'Even bigger elephant to eat' as Fonterra confronts key issues.08 Nov 11:30 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryAllbirds dives to new low as its quarterly loss widens to US$32mThe firm, co-founded by ex-All White Tim Brown, says its Christmas will be even tougher.08 Nov 10:25 PM
The CountryGore District Council crab apple tree decision did not follow due processPetition went to council last month calling for car parks instead of trees on main street.08 Nov 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFonterra wants 30 per cent emissions reduction across farmsCollective farm target is response to growing sustainability obligations and demands.08 Nov 09:45 PM
The CountryExciting things brewing for Elemental CiderElemental Cider has taken home several awards and is involved in a new apple study.08 Nov 09:04 PM
The Country'Like a rag doll': Man survives frightening crocodile attack after biting it on eyelid“It was a big grab and he shook me like a rag doll and took off back into the water."08 Nov 07:43 PM
The Country‘I’ll stay here until I’m done’: Dairy farming at an airportHamish Jenkins has milked his cows on farm surrounding Dunedin Airport for over a decade.08 Nov 04:01 PM
The CountryIs it a giant log? No it's Kaitāia mechanic Joe Oliver's unique caravan!Kaitāia mechanic Joe Oliver creates eye-catching log caravan08 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryFar North mountain range has 11,000 pests removedMore than 11,000 animal pests wiped out in Far North forest08 Nov 04:00 PM
Opinion'Save soil': Why we need to act nowOne teaspoon of soil contains more living organisms than there are people in the world.08 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryKaikohe gets more than three times its normal October rainfall from cyclone's tailEx-tropical cyclone Lola dumped record rainfall on the Far North.08 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryNZ on the line in Dubai for COP28New Zealand political leaders have talked a big game on climate change.08 Nov 03:59 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryOne size does not fit all farmsBeef + Lamb New Zealand is calling for more flexibility into environmental reform agenda.08 Nov 03:49 PM
The Country'Kiwi will beat them all!': The small NZ town immortalising a sporting greatA superstar flies again: 'Dad and Kiwi were just really great mates.'08 Nov 09:08 AM
The CountrySPCA 'absolutely devastated' over horse killed in freak crash, calls for fireworks banThe driver had no time to react as the animal bolted at him after being spooked.08 Nov 04:48 AM
The CountryWatch: Large tree still standing - in middle of road - after sliding 50m down bankThere's a new waterfall in the street, and a large tree standing upright on the road.08 Nov 03:34 AM
The CountryCouncil paying for 'reactive' riverbank approach“Something needs to be done and we need to be informed."08 Nov 02:26 AM
The CountryWhy Dame Lynda Topp wants Kiwis to 'get wild again'The Rewild campaign highlights the many benefits of fishing and hunting.08 Nov 01:04 AM
The Country'Very successful': Ashburton show organisers buzzingThousands of people turned out to enjoy the annual Ashburton A&P Show last month.08 Nov 01:00 AM