The Country'Significant crop damage': Wind, rain hammers North Island farmsGrowers warn winter root veges and zucchini losses could hit shop supplies soon.16 Feb 08:54 PM
The CountryBusiness in the front, party in the back: What makes a mighty mullet?Cooper Burnett plans to donate his much-loved mullet to a cancer charity when he cuts it.16 Feb 04:22 PM
The CountryWeather: Local farmers clear mudslide which trapped 20 vehiclesAbout 20 cars were trapped for hours between floodwaters and a fresh slip.16 Feb 08:01 AM
The CountryArchie the apprentice finds his farming feetThe 17-year-old is in his second year of the three-year Pāmu apprenticeship scheme.16 Feb 02:47 AM
The CountryŌtorohanga flooding: The silver lining amongst devastation, damage and disarrayHis heirloom teddy bear and pet goat Sophie were among the few things saved.16 Feb 01:34 AM
The CountryRural weather roundup on The CountryOn today: Andrew Hoggard, Damien O'Connor, Ian Strahan, Dominic Jones and Phil Duncan.16 Feb 01:04 AM
The CountryBehind the scenes at Clyde Orchard's cherry harvestClyde Orchards is a family business, started by the Paulin family in 1921.15 Feb 10:42 PM
The CountryGreenpeace protest targets revamped Rakaia salmon statueThis year's Rakaia salmon contest will run without anyone catching fish.15 Feb 10:07 PM
The CountryBryce Win takes home the glory in Tasman Young Farmer finalThe sixth-generation sheep and beef farmer can now focus on his wedding in two weeks.15 Feb 09:45 PM
The CountryKiwis beat Aussies in woolhandling test matchNew Zealand has now squared the 2025-2026 series with Australia.15 Feb 09:08 PM
The CountryKiwi wasp bait tech trialled on Auckland's hornet invadersThe Vespex bait targets wasps and hornets without harming honey bees.15 Feb 08:11 PM
The Country'Widespread heavy rain': Worst weather moves away after overnight batteringThe extreme weather warnings issued by MetService will begin to ease during the day.15 Feb 05:00 PM
The Country'We’re here to listen': Waikato Rural Support at NZ Dairy ExpoThe trust offers free, confidential help on issues from debt to drought.15 Feb 03:59 PM
The CountryTwo-year ban on taking shellfish, seaweed from rockpools north of AucklandThe two-year ban begins on March 12 and will be enforced by officers.14 Feb 11:23 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'It’s verging on ridiculous': Winemaker stunned by earliest harvest in 45 years'Climate change can not be ignored. The seasons have been getting consistently earlier.'14 Feb 05:00 PM
The CountryRed tractor fan’s rare Farmall find becomes Putāruru parade favouriteThe 1953 Farmall FC sports a rare loader and grader blade combination.14 Feb 04:45 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightWoolsheds and Wagon Wheel: Glenn Dwight’s Kiwi wedding guideOPINION: The line 'rock me mama' is a universal signal that the night is about to go off.14 Feb 04:30 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryPolice make arrest in alleged kidnapping of $3m 'money mule' in kiwifruit tax scamA 36-year-old appeared in Tauranga District Court charged with wounding and kidnapping.14 Feb 04:00 PM
The Country'Dominant position': NZ's frozen meat trade in 1939An official 1939 yearbook showed NZ's mutton and lamb dominated the United Kingdom market.14 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionKem OrmondVege tips: Clever ways to preserve your harvestOPINION: Got excess tomatoes and beetroot? Kem Ormond's got your back.14 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryMidnight rescue: Couple drive into floodwaters to save neighbours and petsJohn and Julie Clark took their tractors into a 1.5m flood to do the job.14 Feb 06:23 AM
The CountryBarter to bust-up: Farmers fall out over digger-for-grazing dealThe barter deal ended badly when one farmer sent the other a large bill.14 Feb 02:00 AM
The Country'True woodchopping champion': Former NZ timbersports representative dies aged 35Nathan McDonald was among the best axemen in New Zealand.13 Feb 11:17 PM
The CountryZespri backs new Red80 kiwifruit to lift RubyRed salesZespri plans 100ha of Red80 licences for growers in 2026.13 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Four lessons NZ should take from another summer of weather disastersOPINION: New Zealand faces extreme weather, quakes, slips and tsunamis on a rising scale. 13 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryThe cool tech behind NZ's chilled lamb exportsNew technology has extended chilled lamb's shelf life to about 14 weeks.13 Feb 03:59 PM
The CountryNew collaboration to showcase wool in designThe partnership blends David Trubridge lighting with Floc wool acoustic panels.13 Feb 03:30 PM
The CountryState highways flooded as heavy rain drenches North IslandFlooding and slips are closing state highways.13 Feb 07:21 AM
The CountryBryce Win tackles Young Farmer final and wedding prepSixth-generation sheep and beef farmer goes for gold two weeks out from wedding day.13 Feb 02:05 AM
The CountryThe Country at Southern Field DaysLuxon, D. Fagan, Bryce McKenzie, Bruce Weir, Vanessa Winning, Simon Beamish, Hamish McKay.13 Feb 01:50 AM
Sheep and BeefTechnology, innovation, AI to feature at field dayBeef and Lamb NZ is to run another Farming for Profit field day on February 27. 12 Feb 11:53 PM
The CountryNot hanging about: Whanganui tree climber's race for the topEddie White was introduced to the sport in 2018 after talking to an arborist friend.12 Feb 10:00 PM
The CountryNZ red meat exports reached record levels in 2025The US led the way with $3.2b in exports, followed by China with $2.5b.12 Feb 09:33 PM
The CountryPotato prices could remain high as yields downSome potato growers are reporting yields could be down 20% this winter due to bad weather.12 Feb 08:51 PM
