The CountryPredator queen wasp found in NZ for first time, nest removed in AucklandBiosecurity NZ says the hornet could threaten honey bees.23 Oct 11:26 PM
The CountryStep back in time at Heritage Tairāwhiti’s new A&P Show photo exhibitionMore than 600 images trace 150 years of the Poverty Bay A&P Association.23 Oct 08:45 PM
The CountryFalling trees kill sheep, cut power in WairarapaFederated Farmers Katie Wyeth said weather conditions had caused havoc.23 Oct 08:43 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryStock Takes: Takeover battle brews for Comvita as founder mounts rival bid against rich-lister's investment companyFounder Alan Bougen is rallying investors to oppose the Florenz bid.23 Oct 06:00 PM
The Country'It’s not one size fits all': Rural plea in copper shake-upRural Women NZ says 80,000 rural users still rely on copper lines.23 Oct 04:59 PM
The CountryWeather: MetService forecasts calmer weekend before more severe weather next weekAnother bout of heavier rain and stronger winds is lining NZ up.23 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryHow long will spring’s wild winds keep roaring across the country?Another burst of severe weather is forecast to arrive from Labour Day.23 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryAussie and Kiwi dogs to battle it out for the Wayleggo CupThe best heading dogs from both sides of the Tasman to compete at the Ashburton A&P Show.23 Oct 03:06 AM
The CountryFarmer weather report on The CountryChris Brandolino, Shane McManaway, J Reinhart, Doug Avery, Chris Russell, Jeremy Rookes.23 Oct 01:15 AM
The CountryHawke’s Bay A&P Show’s opening day cancelled due to high winds, still going ahead FridayMost of the show has been cancelled on Thursday with just a handful of events going ahead.22 Oct 08:29 PM
The CountryLawyers fail in bid for weedkiller reassessmentThe High Court ruling found the EPA acted lawfully in rejecting a glyphosate review.22 Oct 08:04 PM
The CountryGold3 kiwifruit: Zespri wins $1.28m court case in ChinaThe case centred on unauthorised Gold3 kiwifruit grown in Hubei Province.22 Oct 07:24 PM
The CountryWithering vines: Some California grape farmers getting outThousands of hectares of vines have been ripped out in Lodi in just two years.22 Oct 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'We've got to deliver': Rockit apple chief on what it got wrong and plans to fix itRockit plans a three-year reset after supply outpaced demand post-Cyclone Gabrielle.22 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryPōrangahau fires largely contained after spreading to pines planned for Ikea furnitureThe largest fire is likely to cause headaches for firefighters for at least a week.22 Oct 03:46 AM
The CountryGDT technical glitch delays resultsInitial results showed a whopping 22% increase before prices disappeared altogether.22 Oct 03:05 AM
The Country'Outstanding' Gisborne show celebrated in poemPoet Graeme Williams pens poem about 150th anniversary Poverty Bay A&P Spring Show.22 Oct 01:54 AM
The CountryMagic day for Lucy and her Pixie in goat competitionHilltop Pixie judged Supreme Dairy Goat at 150th anniversary Spring Show22 Oct 01:46 AM
The CountryWhy Fonterra's selling its dairy brands - and why is Winston angry about it?It's a billion-dollar deal that will change the shape of New Zealand's dairy industry.22 Oct 01:20 AM
The CountryThe Country: What's up with the GDT?Miles Hurrell, Christopher Luxon, Jane Smith, and Emma Higgins. 22 Oct 12:45 AM
The CountryFonterra to boost butter production after selling off brandsThe dairy giant will spend $75 million to expand butter production.21 Oct 11:16 PM
The CountryCrayfishing tragedy: Friends found in water after boat capsize, rāhui in placeTwo fishermen whose boat capsized off the coast of Napier were found 90 minutes apart.21 Oct 09:54 PM
The CountryMinister, mayor want answers after massive flooding in WaitomoMayor says district was hit by 'severe storms' and a red warning should have been issued.21 Oct 09:49 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFighting to be heard: Injured Talley’s staff detail long battle for compensationEvidence showed one Invercargill worker waited two years for $7000 in pay.21 Oct 09:00 PM
The CountryTech glitch hits global dairy auction; plus flood risk warnings, convention centre delaysBusiness with 2degrees: Freakish but false overnight dairy numbers stumped the market; some councils ignore NHC warnings on development risks, ICC keys ‘any day now’.Watch21 Oct 06:37 PM
The CountryResidents band together to save Argyle Hotel'It needed to be tidied up and we wanted to make Hunterville better.'21 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryHow China weaponised soybeans to squeeze US farmersBeijing is putting pressure on Trump ahead of his trade-focused meeting with Xi Jinping.21 Oct 04:00 PM
The Country‘It’s good for the top paddock’: Rural Roundup puts focus on farmer wellbeingFarmers urged to take time off the land for mates, stories and support at HB A&P Show. 21 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryBrazen bunny heist: Six rabbits stolen from farm park in a fortnight; security beefed upRubio, Ruby and Midnight were taken from their enclosures last night. 21 Oct 03:00 AM
The CountryTesting new approach to barley pest threatsAt a Pukekohe demo farm, no aphids were found despite ideal conditions.21 Oct 02:30 AM
The Country'Young Guns with axes': The new-look NZ Timbersports teamThere's a changing of the guard in the four-man NZ Timbersports line-up.21 Oct 01:09 AM
The CountryThe Country: Mark Wynne on what's next for Alliance GroupMark Wynne, Shane Jones, Fiona and Tom Langford, and Tom Martin. 21 Oct 12:30 AM
The CountryNational MP 'pretty disappointed' after rock thrown through car windowThe Waimakariri MP has represented his electorate for 11 years.20 Oct 10:04 PM
The CountrySalvaging ironbark - a wood as hard as steelSteve Evans uses Lyttleton wharves' timber damaged after the Canterbury quakes.20 Oct 09:44 PM
