The CountryHot, dry conditions tip Northland into droughtBig dry gives Northland its eighth drought in past two decades07 Mar 12:52 AM
The CountryTop axeman Jack Jordan ready for NZ Rural GamesJordan's brother Shane will be a tough rival at the wood chopping event.06 Mar 10:24 PM
The CountryField days will aim at ‘Farming for Profit’B+LNZ will run 'Farming for Profit' field days at Whāngārā and Nūhaka next week. 06 Mar 10:04 PM
The CountrySH25 cleared after after logging truck hit power pole near WhangamatāPolice said contractors were at the scene and there were no reports of injuries.06 Mar 09:59 PM
The CountryStuart Neill wins Canterbury Ballance Farm Environment AwardsJudges said Pukatea Dairy Farms chooses to do the right thing, rather than the easy thing.06 Mar 09:03 PM
The CountryEels picked away at farmer’s injured leg - now he’s healed and planning to run a Coast to CoastSeven gruelling surgeries and a painstaking skin graft won't hold Harvey Nelson back.06 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryStock Takes: 25% tariffs loom leaving NZ market uneasy as trade uncertainties growFisher & Paykel Healthcare under pressure as analyst forecasts $100m in additional costs. 06 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryNumber of wildfires on the rise, Fire and Emergency saysIn New Zealand, 99% of wildfires are caused by people.06 Mar 03:00 AM
The CountryWhy is New Zealand garlic so expensive?Why does a head of home-grown garlic cost an arm and a leg, compared to imported garlic?06 Mar 01:26 AM
The CountryThe Country: How Trump's tariffs could affect Kiwi farmersTodd McClay, Kate Acland, Chris Russell, Steve Hollander, and Warwick Catto.06 Mar 12:36 AM
The CountryRevealed: Hottest place in the country for third month in a rowThe region boasts both the hottest and wettest weather for February.06 Mar 12:00 AM
The CountryOut-of-control rubbish fire revealed as Waipoua blaze causeFire and Emergency have this morning released the cause of the 100ha blaze.05 Mar 11:52 PM
The CountryShelby’s no mustang but has plenty of horsepowerPair of Gisborne Frasers first and second in Five-Year-Old class at Horse of the Year05 Mar 10:27 PM
The Country‘Pretty flawless’: Rangitīkei club triumphs at prestigious polo tournamentThe team last won the cup in 2010 and were runners-up in 2024.05 Mar 10:00 PM
The CountryHorse of the Year: Two from two for Sophie Scott'I am so stoked. It was a bit wet and muddy out there but it seemed to work out for best.'05 Mar 09:55 PM
The Country'Recruitment issue': Council struggles to fill $129k forest jobIt turns out that hiring a dedicated manager for Nelson’s forests is not so clear-cut.05 Mar 09:06 PM
The CountryCompany lodges fast-track Waihī mine applicationOceanaGold has submitted a project application through the fast-track approvals process.05 Mar 07:22 PM
The CountryFar North could be industrial hemp stronghold if drug law changesThe Far North is ideal for a burgeoning hemp industry, but a law change is needed first.05 Mar 05:00 PM
The CountryHawke’s Bay Regional Council wants $225m water storage facility on Ngāruroro River tributaryThe cost of the feasibility study will be about $3.2m, shared by HBRC and the Government.05 Mar 04:00 PM
The Country‘The grass is golden’: Farmers desperate for rain'A lot of people are struggling for water to feed their stock.'05 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWill NZ farmgate milk prices hold?Expectations of a $10/kg-plus milk price remain in place despite weak dairy auction.05 Mar 03:53 AM
The Country'Solid demand': Strong start to the year for red meat exportsExport values in January increased 28% year-on-year to $927 million.05 Mar 03:41 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryGene technology bill: Hawke’s Bay apple CEO says it’s needed, but critics remain'The only way we are going to continue to compete globally is through innovation.'05 Mar 01:37 AM
The CountryThe PM talks Trump, tariffs, and sandwiches on The CountryChristopher Luxon, Emma Brodie, Emma Higgins, and Gordon Rennie.05 Mar 01:01 AM
BDBDThe CountrySweeping tariffs threat for NZ agriculture'Have fun!' Trump tells US farmers - but President provides few details.05 Mar 01:00 AM
The CountryAnother slip in the global dairy trade auctionThis follows a 0.6% decline from the previous event two weeks ago.04 Mar 08:18 PM
The CountryChocolate block prices predicted to hit $10 in NZHow much will a block of Whittaker's cost in the next few years?04 Mar 07:10 PM
BDBDThe CountryPāmu to stick with Synlait Milk in the South IslandSynlait has been working hard to retain its suppliers.04 Mar 06:28 PM
The Country‘It’s a safety issue’: Horse riders challenge new horse manure bylawClaire Ganantchian opposes a bylaw requiring riders to remove horse manure.04 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryGreen-belt soils among NZ’s best but becoming ‘near impossible to farm’ – landownerThe Strawberry Patch business is closing – should a retirement village take its place?04 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryPlenty of players, but no committee: Rugby club could 'fold' after 140 years'It has become unsustainable for the few still involved.'04 Mar 05:00 PM
The CountryRural security cameras a ‘significant deterrent’'We can’t solve the underlying issues but we have to protect our own patch.'04 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryChina to impose fresh tariffs on US agricultural importsTrump inked an order to increase a previously imposed 10% tariff on China to 20%.04 Mar 08:40 AM
The Country6.395kg fish leads first day of 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza1200 fishers are vying for prizes at the 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza in the Far North.04 Mar 05:03 AM
