The CountryThe Country: Jamie Mackay in the USAChris Brandolino, Jamie Mackay, Stu Duncan, Stu Loe, Doug Laing, Toby Williams.25 Oct 01:01 AM
The CountryFonterra manager guilty of manslaughter over meth-laced beer deathAiden Sagala, 21, died after unknowingly drinking contaminated beer.25 Oct 12:30 AM
The CountryKaitiaki and scientists join forces to protect lowland forestsKaitiaki and scientists monitor 41 forest fragments to protect biodiversity.24 Oct 11:28 PM
The CountryRegional councillor denies grandstanding claim after meeting removalAllan Birchfield: 'I’m just trying to do my best for the people who elected me.'24 Oct 10:39 PM
The CountryA patties' cleansweep for Hawke's Bay at national sausage awardsThe Bay butchers won both beef patty categories at the annual event.24 Oct 10:21 PM
The CountryDogs' day out: Tight final caps successful sheep dog trialsCamaraderie and competition among triallists at Poverty Bay Spring Show.24 Oct 10:13 PM
The CountryCrews to monitor Meremere fire over long weekend“There will still be some fire activity at the site for the foreseeable future."24 Oct 09:48 PM
The CountryGenesis sells Hau Nui to NZ WindfarmsGenesis has sold its Hau Nui wind farm in the Wairarapa.24 Oct 08:59 PM
The CountryAfforestation rate affecting stock numbers: Beef + Lamb NZBeef + Lamb NZ warns the afforestation of 261,000ha of farmland is unsustainable.24 Oct 08:50 PM
The Country'Globally rare' habitat could take hundreds of years to recover after massive fireSince Monday, 1039ha of Whangamarino Wetland has gone up in flames.24 Oct 08:38 PM
The CountryPower cuts, slips in Lower North Island as wild weather strikes the countryCold temperatures are forecast to plague much of the South Island.24 Oct 07:01 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryHawke's Bay's $1-billion-a-year industry: First study in a decade reveals growing impactAll it takes is a bit of sun to make a lot of industries in Hawke's Bay happy.24 Oct 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryZespri to hold new vote on expanding overseas kiwifruit productionIt didn't work last time - but the global marketer claims significant support now.24 Oct 06:22 PM
The CountryUnexpected partnership between NZ’s largest iwi and medical cannabis producerNgai Tahu confirms financial investment into Marlborough-based company, Puro.24 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWhy this new rat-busting toxin could be one of conservation’s biggest wins in ‘decades’NZ scientists have developed a toxin that wipes out rats without harming other species.24 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryWatch: Footage shows early stages of Waikato fire getting 'out of control'Drones will monitor hotspots overnight and firefighting operations will resume tomorrow.24 Oct 04:22 AM
The CountryShow stunner in Hawke’s Bay: A&P Society's new format kicks off with sunny skies and big crowdsWear sunscreen, a hat and take water, organisers advise the thousands.24 Oct 02:35 AM
The CountryWeather warnings for North and South islandsGusts up to 120km/h may hit parts of the lower North Island, heavy rain batters the south.24 Oct 02:16 AM
The CountryFamiliar faces claim the red ribbons at Gisborne show shearsGisborne Shearing and Woolhandling Championships held at Poverty Bay on Saturday.24 Oct 02:00 AM
The CountryThe Country: Todd McClay talks trade in BrazilTodd McClay, Hamish Goatly, Eibhlin Lynch, Peter Newbold, Polly McGuckin, Chris Russell.24 Oct 12:54 AM
The CountryKiwis chase elusive shears clean sweep in AustraliaNZ chasing transtasman machine shearing, blades shearing, and woolhandling tests.23 Oct 09:53 PM
The CountryMan appears in court over hunter's deathSean Kavanagh appeared in the Rotorua District Court today.23 Oct 08:58 PM
The CountryWeather outlook: Saturday the soggiest in a rain-spoiled Labour WeekendLabour weekend forecast holds little for Kiwis who'd hoped for some mid-spring sunshine.23 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountrySmoke from Waikato scrub fire moves up and across CoromandelPublic has been asked not to fly drones near where Fenz is fighting fire.23 Oct 03:23 AM
The CountryThe new crop that's puzzling localsEven seasoned horticulturalists don't recognise the young trees.23 Oct 02:30 AM
The CountryGovernment rug-pull postpones vote on Otago’s proposed land and water regional planThe change left council members and farmers across Otago grappling with the implications.23 Oct 01:33 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryCan a lamb be shorn every 37 seconds for nine hours?The world solo 9hrs lambshearing record is 872 – now there's a challenger.23 Oct 01:05 AM
The CountryThe PM ponders RMA reform on The CountryChristopher Luxon, Tracy Brown, Kara Biggs, Laura Koot, Angus Gidley-Baird.23 Oct 12:45 AM
The CountryDairyNZ AGM: Outgoing chairman Jim van der Poel farewelled and new directors congratulatedSponsored content: DairyNZ celebrated 'fabulous contribution Jim’s made to the sector'.23 Oct 12:35 AM
The CountryRabobank tips an OCR of 3.25% in July next year, with 'risks' to forecastThe effect of interest rate cuts is likely to be felt quicker than previously.22 Oct 10:59 PM
The CountryHow seaweed can help reduce methane emissionsWhole Asparagopsis seaweed cuts cattle methane by 95.6%, outperforming bromoform.22 Oct 10:01 PM
The CountryFire at Napier fertiliser plantBlack smoke can be seen pouring out of Ravensdown.22 Oct 08:47 PM
The CountryRain to dampen Labour weekend for much of the country'A lot of the country had a good weekend last weekend, it’s not going to repeat.'22 Oct 08:23 PM
The CountryCouncil opts for most expensive option for Southland MuseumA public mood of “just get on and do it”, says councillor.22 Oct 08:05 PM
