The CountryElectoral Commission hits back at Winston Peters' polling booth claimsReports of hundreds of voting places being closed in rural areas on election day are false07 Oct 01:12 AM
The CountryManawatū River Leaders Accord can count many achievements, with more to comeAccord partners are working toward improving the health of the river.06 Oct 08:00 PM
The CountryNo changes: Ranfurly Shield-winning team named to play again on SundayThe 23 who lifted the Ranfurly Shield have all been named for Sunday's NPC quarterfinal.06 Oct 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryCyclone, then tractor accident: How one farming mum picked up the pieces of a tough yearLou White was juggling a lot: 'Us busy mums, we get through day by day.'06 Oct 05:00 PM
The CountryHomelessness, family farms, connectivity, GPs - the concerns of Northland townsSmall-town Northlanders often feel forgotten. They are hoping for change this election.06 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Never imagined in my wildest dreams'Meet Ruapehu's colourful district councillor David "Rabbit" Nottage.06 Oct 04:00 PM
The Country'Our little angel... gone too soon' - community mourns six-year-old girlPrimary school-aged girl died after incident involving vehicle on Tuesday.06 Oct 05:17 AM
The CountryPuketapu Bridge to be rebuilt - but won’t be open until 2025The tight-knit community's access via Vicarage Rd has been cut off since the cyclone hit.06 Oct 03:08 AM
The CountryQueenstown cryptosporidium outbreak linked to human faecal contaminationIt follows a detailed investigation.06 Oct 02:30 AM
The CountryWhat a run! History-making girls' rugby team beat boys to win final in NapierTheir 65-0 win over the boys made national waves. Now Mana Kotiro have won their final.06 Oct 02:12 AM
The CountryThe Country Full Show: October 6, 2023Stephen Allen, Ben Bostock, Don Carson, Ian Kirkpatrick.06 Oct 12:35 AM
The CountryWatch: Audience flocks to NZSO members' impeckable performanceDo chickens like classical music? A Friday morning stunt in Hawke’s Bay tested the theory.05 Oct 11:48 PM
The Country500 bottles to be judged in winemakers and brewers competitionThey might be amateurs, but they probably make a good drop. The judges will find out.05 Oct 10:48 PM
The CountryTop line-up for Waimate Spring ShearsThe big guns come out for the Waimate Spring Shears.05 Oct 07:46 PM
The CountryTrade deficit: How this exporter plans to win without ChinaCould wine be our way out of a triple-year negative trade position?05 Oct 07:31 PM
The CountryTe Puke Club proudly steps into 100th yearIn its heyday it was a very affluent club, says president Chris Treloar.05 Oct 07:00 PM
The CountryRugby: Whanganui ready to go in Meads Cup semiThey take on Thames Valley at Cooks Gardens on Saturday.05 Oct 04:00 PM
The Country'Farmers have to front up': Protecting waterways a costly exercise“That’s why this work to try to hold the soil on the ground is so important."05 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryThe Kiwi-made drinks with more sugar than Coke and Red BullThere’s another category of beverage that pips these on the sugar front.05 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryRemembering Jason Wynyard: Cuttin’ for your countryA tribute to Jason Wynyard and New Zealand's proud history of woodchopping.05 Oct 03:44 AM
The CountryStortford Lodge: Grass growth promotes stronger pricesThree-year-old steers were selling for up to $3.42 a kilogram.05 Oct 02:09 AM
The CountryFeeder calf sales end with reasonable pricesThe feeder calf sales have been pretty good, with steady numbers.05 Oct 01:25 AM
The CountryNew forestry rules long overdue but still welcome - Feds“It’s great to finally see some action that will make a difference for rural communities."05 Oct 12:48 AM
The CountryThe Country Full Show: October 5, 2023James Shaw, Toby Williams, Laura Murdoch, Kevin Barrett, Chris Russell.05 Oct 12:30 AM
The CountryGoing wild for vodka in Waihi BeachDaring and friendship results in vodka business04 Oct 11:15 PM
The CountryHub funding to build resilience in rural communitiesThe $250,000 is part of a funding package for communities affected by weather events.04 Oct 10:50 PM
The Country'An inspiration': Ryan Fox asks 12-year-old sensation to caddie for himBayleigh Teepa-Tarau has a chance to help out the best.04 Oct 10:49 PM
The CountryGodwits return from 12,000km trip to Hawke's Bay for summerWould you travel 12,000km to spend your summer in Napier every year?04 Oct 10:41 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryRecord earnings put cream on payout for Tatua dairy farmersTatua farmer payout again envy of $24 billion dairy industry.04 Oct 09:41 PM
The Country'It’s very exciting': Three new species of beetles discovered in RotoruaPest control is believed to have played a major role in improving biodiversity.04 Oct 09:00 PM
The CountryFrost fighting efforts pay off for North Island growersHelicopters were out fighting frost across parts of the North Island yesterday morning.04 Oct 08:42 PM
The CountryOtago turns on the treats for Pōrangahau pairAdopt-a-Community flies Central Hawke’s Bay couple to Alexandra Blossom Festival.04 Oct 07:00 PM
The CountryTensions over lake closure: Fisherman's 'threat' to dig up jetty blockadePolice say there was no threat, rather frustrations expressed 'colourfully'.04 Oct 05:00 PM
The Country'Bit of fencing to do': Southland farmers reflect on September floodsLast month states of emergency were declared in both Southland and Otago due to flooding.04 Oct 04:00 PM
