The CountryCouncil staff allegedly drove illegally altered utes into oncoming traffic while chemical sprayingThe regional council ceased all chemical spraying in Canterbury at the end of March.02 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountrySalad days: Family business gives Waverley lettuce farm new lease on lifeThe farm had its first harvest this week, with 10,000-12,000 seeds being planted weekly.02 May 05:00 PM
The CountryWeather authorities urge Northland locals to 'be vigilant', as heavy rain due to hitThe torrid week of weather continues with even worse rain set to drench parts of NZ.02 May 05:00 PM
The CountryAerial farm checks as winter grazing rules come into effectHorizons Regional Council plans a flight to check on intensive winter grazing.02 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJuha SaarinenGovernment rush to 5G trips up rural broadbandAnd why it will be a long time to wait to see if things were set up correctly in 2023.02 May 05:00 PM
The CountryRavensdown announces ‘number of changes’ and hints at redundanciesFertiliser purchases have dropped.02 May 04:38 AM
The CountryShould I stay or should I go?All the Browns wants to do - whether in Pakowhai or not - is get on with their lives.02 May 03:20 AM
The CountryNew flooding, slip threat as tropically-charged storm boomerangs backThe torrid week of weather continues with even worse weather set to drench parts of NZ.02 May 02:56 AM
The CountryNZ deer velvet exporters promote new uses to buyers in ChinaExporters shift focus from traditional medicine buyers to retail food service outlets.02 May 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMarty Verry: Forestry wants our carbon, not your debtOpinion: Kiwi wood processors compete using world's costliest logs, so what's the answer?02 May 01:59 AM
The CountryThe Country Full Show: May 2, 2023Damien O'Connor, John McCaw, John McOviney, Peter Nation, Blair McLean.02 May 01:30 AM
The Country‘Gritney Spears’: Queenstown offers public the chance to name new council trucksThe most popular names by public vote will be assigned to four new vehicles.01 May 11:58 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryCyclone-hit Hawke's Bay growers ask Government for $750mGrowers say their request is modest, and would save $3.5 billion in long-term losses.01 May 11:18 PM
The CountryArable officials pessimistic about eliminating fall armywormArable officials have pulled the plug on eliminating the serious maize pest fall armyworm.01 May 11:15 PM
The CountryBiosecurity NZ confirms material dumped at private West Coast landfillTaylorville Resource Park landfill being investigated by regional council for foul odour.01 May 11:00 PM
The CountryNorthland in for further 55 hours rain; Highway reopened; Auckland in firing lineThe tropically-charged storm is continuing to lash many parts of the country.01 May 10:48 PM
The CountryTangled up and blue: The wrecked caravan that symbolises Pakowhai’s flood painMP Anna Lorck says the caravan is a constant reminder of what people have to put up with.01 May 10:24 PM
The Country$80 million paid out on Teslas - Feebate EV scheme rejiggedThe Government will hike fees and cut rebates as the EV policy is too successful.01 May 08:54 PM
The Country'It was The Muppet Show': Farmer ‘livid’ dog owners not prosecutedOwner of two roaming lamb-killing dogs escapes prosecution.01 May 07:54 PM
The CountryFinalists named for Fieldays No 8 Wire AwardA judge says this year's entries have not disappointed.01 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryJames Shaw: Time running out for final decisions on emissions pricingWith an election imminent, both sides concede it is possible a deal may go to the polls.01 May 07:40 AM
The CountryKinder surprise: Pet chicken goes under knife in unusual $2500 surgery“People obviously think this is ridiculous when you tell them it’s a drumstick."01 May 04:59 AM
The Country‘Get this right’: Govt updates assessments of cyclone-affected properties sdg01 May 04:46 AM
The CountryAdvocates share mental health message post Cyclone GabrielleCyclone-hit communities face the loss of loved ones as mental health struggles mount.01 May 04:24 AM
The CountryLisa Kendall crowned Northern FMG Young Farmer of the YearKendall, 31, is a third-time regional final winner.01 May 03:59 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryHawke’s Bay hunter to give away free birds for open seasonLike many other keen hunters, Neil Clarke is eager to make the most of this short season.01 May 03:46 AM
The CountryNew milestone in Piako River mouth stopbank projectProject will create a shorebird habitat and a pond for fish life.01 May 03:30 AM
The CountryThe Country Full Show: May 1, 2023Phil Duncan, David Seymour, Sandra Matthews, Lisa Kendall, S Wyn-Harris, Grant McCallum.01 May 01:43 AM
The CountryM Bovis eradicated from last remaining farm in NZ - MPI"It is likely more infected properties will be identified before eradication is declared."30 Apr 09:28 PM
The CountryLive: Slip blocks SH25, more rain expected as storm tracks southSlips have closed highways and roofs have been ripped off as the downpours begin.30 Apr 09:07 PM
The CountryOpinion: Govt can’t keep skimping on rural mental health in cyclone recovery planRural communities have persistently been delivered poorer mental health services.30 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryAccess issues and mental health toll persisting for cyclone-hit farmersFarmers are dealing with kilometres of broken fencing which will be expensive to fix.30 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryPerson killed in Canterbury crash, SH1 closedA witness said a motorcyclist was involved in the incident.30 Apr 06:55 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryMeet the 'Spud King': Millionaire says farming 'better than sex'Herald journalist Kurt Bayer meets a quiet, self-made millionaire who just loves farming.29 Apr 05:00 PM
