The CountryTop drop: Hawke's Bay Merlot crowned best in world at global awardsNZ wineries won three out of nine international trophies at an annual wine contest.05 Jun 03:34 AM
The Country'Best wool in the world': Partnership aims to grow sector“It’s been tough for our farmers. We’re looking to reverse the trend.”05 Jun 02:30 AM
The CountryThe Country: Feds update with Wayne LangfordWayne Langford, Riley Kennedy, Richard Lindroos, Chris Russell, and Murray Deaker. 05 Jun 01:50 AM
The Country'Mixed bag of extremes': Weather forces tough feed calls for farmersSome Northland farms experienced flooding five times in recent weeks.04 Jun 11:51 PM
The CountryThieves target Bay of Plenty orchards for scrap metalAlmost 40 burglaries have been reported since January, police say. 04 Jun 10:25 PM
The CountryHigh winds cut power to 930 properties in WhanganuiBy 8am on Thursday, 148 Whanganui customers remained without power. 04 Jun 10:04 PM
LiveThe CountryHundreds without power across North Island, road snowfall warnings in South IslandMeanwhile, Fire and Emergency were called to 60 incidents in the upper north. 04 Jun 10:01 PM
The CountrySchool's shearing and woolhandling contest a hitThe school held its own version of the iconic Golden Shears championships.04 Jun 09:26 PM
The CountryFish & Game reforms to modernise organisationLong-standing issues are being addressed, says Hunting and Fishing Minister James Meager.04 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryOn The Up: Inside the provincial football team beating big city clubs Football success has come without dollars and big egos at Napier City Rovers.04 Jun 05:00 PM
The Country$250k boat and $16k catch seized on top of $13k fine for Gisborne fishing company and skipperThe company was fined $9000 on top of court costs, while its skipper was fined $4000.04 Jun 06:00 AM
The CountryGDT analysis with Mike McIntyre on The CountryChristopher Luxon, Jane Smith, Mike McIntyre, Ben Picton, and Phil Duncan. 04 Jun 01:30 AM
The CountryStudy reveals main cause of lepto outbreak after Cyclone Gabrielle in Hawke's BayHawke's Bay farmer says he was surprised by how hard the disease impacted him.03 Jun 11:47 PM
The CountryRotorua grassroots recycling milestone plants 1000 treesMonthly collections reach 1300 cans, supporting 400 plus tree plantings annually.03 Jun 10:42 PM
The CountryB+LNZ field day: Diversifying farming income stream through planting'This event will give you the tools and insights to make the best choice for your farm.'03 Jun 10:42 PM
The Country'Mad rag': Fears toxic weed will spread beyond NorthlandMadagascar ragwort is highly invasive and can poison livestock.03 Jun 10:38 PM
The CountryGDT: Prices dip 1.6% in first auction of the seasonThe Global Dairy Trade auction saw a 1.6% price drop across all products.03 Jun 09:17 PM
The CountryWhy this winter will be warmer, wetter despite looming cold snapThis winter will be warmer than average, despite a cold snap this weekend.03 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryFish stress forces King Salmon to reduce harvestThe fish farmer says its fish are not eating as much as usual.03 Jun 02:26 AM
The CountryKing’s Birthday Honours: Two Dames on The CountryDavid Seymour, Richard McIntyre, Dame Alison Stewart, Dame Catriona Williams, Dan Boulton.03 Jun 01:51 AM
The CountryCream of the crop: Jack Haddon wins Pukekohe Young Grower titleRegional winner oversees the cauliflower and cabbage operation for Balle Brothers.02 Jun 11:47 PM
The Country'That's how community works': Volunteers sustain Colville's mail service'We know who's who, and if it's addressed wrong, still gets to them.'02 Jun 10:52 PM
The CountryNZAS to ramp up production early as hydro storage improvesHigher lake levels mean the smelter can ramp up production earlier than expected. 02 Jun 10:40 PM
The CountryWarm, wet weather to hit NZ before cold snap brings freezing tempsMetService has issued heavy rain watches for parts of the South Island.02 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryBadly injured man spends nearly eight hours trapped in tractor by fallen treeThe man was airlifted to hospital with critical injuries. 02 Jun 06:18 AM
The CountryPerson seriously injured in rural Manawatū animal attackThe animal involved in the attack has been destroyed.02 Jun 03:42 AM
The CountryKing’s Birthday Honours 2025: Retirement not the end of work for honoured veterinary professorProfessor Joe Mayhew received the King’s Birthday honour for equine medicine.02 Jun 02:00 AM
The CountryFormer Fieldays CEO made Officer of the New Zealand Order of MeritPeter Nation has contributed to the rural sector since the 1980s.02 Jun 12:00 AM
The CountryTop-tier: Peter Carty honoured for services to flyfishing'When the world seems to be against you, flyfishing can bring you back to reality.'02 Jun 12:00 AM
The Country'I'm not deserving': Radio veteran, voice of motorsport honouredBrian Kelly's contributions behind the mic over 55 years in radio have been recognised.02 Jun 12:00 AM
RoyalsMan of many committees receives King's Birthday Honour “You want a happy successful society and you have to contribute in your own small way.” 01 Jun 05:07 PM
Royals'Humbling experience': Taihape's chief fire officer receives King's Service Medal“It took me about a week to decide to accept it, I didn’t take it lightly.”01 Jun 05:07 PM
RoyalsFormer MP and Mayor recognised in 2025 King's Birthday HonoursIan McKelvie was Mayor for nine years and an MP for 12.01 Jun 05:07 PM
RoyalsRural community well represented in King's Birthday HonoursThis year’s honours acknowledge contributors to New Zealand’s rural sector.01 Jun 05:05 PM
