The CountryThe tiny town being bowled for progressAuckland Council plans for 60,000 new residents in Drury, sparking mixed local reactions.04 Dec 07:06 PM
The Country'Stressful time for team': Poultry farm at centre of bird flu outbreak says cull happening fastIt comes as tests are due back today to see how widely the virus has spread. 04 Dec 07:04 PM
The CountryStream health improves as crack willows cleared near KerikeriPest species, crack willow, had created debris dams in the Waiharakeke Stream04 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryMother-daughter duo not horsing around with barrel racing'Doing something both you and your daughter love is something really special.'04 Dec 03:59 PM
The CountryBird flu: So far no known connection between first and second farmsCulling of 80,000 birds under way at infected sites.04 Dec 06:29 AM
The CountrySave our mill: Proposed job cuts threat to entire town, advocates say“This is going to be the beginning of the end if we don’t do anything about it.”04 Dec 05:15 AM
The Country'Horrid rotten egg smell:' Authorities followed their noses to find black gunk seeping into streamsThree people complained of the black substance that smelled like rotten egg.04 Dec 04:00 AM
The CountryGovt announces sweeping changes to limit farm-to-forestry conversionsGovt says measures will protect productive farmland and allow sustainable forestry growth.04 Dec 02:32 AM
The Country‘Beyond disappointing’: Kāinga Ora rejects wool carpetDisappointment as Kāinga Ora opts for synthetic over wool carpet.04 Dec 02:06 AM
The CountryFarm-to-forestry changes with the PM on The CountryChristopher Luxon, Bryce McKenzie, Komal Mistry-Mehta, Jen Corkran, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth.04 Dec 01:05 AM
The CountrySummer's first heat alerts issued as temperatures head for 30CMetService has issued heat alerts for known hotspots, with warm nights keeping temps high.04 Dec 12:18 AM
Rural businessCoromandel agritourism business wins supreme awardThe walk also won the Love of the Land award in October.03 Dec 11:01 PM
The CountrySecond Otago farm placed under restriction over bird flu fearsThe chickens will be euthanised by CO2 containerised gas, an industry standard practice.03 Dec 09:49 PM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthDr Jacqueline Rowarth: Restoring confidence in farming - and scienceOpinion: The Government and sector should work together to get Wellington out of farming.03 Dec 09:06 PM
The CountryDairy prices lift in mixed GDT auctionDairy prices lift again despite a mixed result at the latest auction.03 Dec 08:31 PM
The Country'Heartbreaking': Australian farmer hit by bird flu sends warning to NZ'It could take months to replace hens,' Australian egg producer warns.03 Dec 07:09 PM
The Country‘So angry’: Gisborne councillors oppose Wellington’s freshwater rule change delayGisborne councillors oppose Wellington's rule change, seeking exemption.03 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryWild venison for those in need'There are people doing it tough and red meat is often missing from foodbank parcels.'03 Dec 03:59 PM
The CountryBird flu outbreak: Don't eat raw eggs, experts warnThe MPI has confirmed 80,000 birds will be culled at an Otago farm.03 Dec 04:34 AM
The Country'Can’t rely on quick fixes': An organic approach to farmingShiann Read-Mills says she 'enjoys the connection with the land and animals'.03 Dec 02:00 AM
The CountryDairy dream: How to navigate the path to farm ownershipMatt Bartleet says there are dairy sector opportunities, 'if you make the sacrifices'.03 Dec 01:45 AM
The CountryExports up, imports flat in September quarterGoods exports were up 4.4% on the year before.03 Dec 12:45 AM
The CountryThe Country Full Show: MPI on Otago bird flu outbreakRay Smith, Dan Boulton, Kate Acland, Sir David Fagan.03 Dec 12:27 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryNo meat chickens in avian flu scare, sales unlikely to fallOutbreak concerning, but not the most feared strain. 02 Dec 11:12 PM
The CountryStoat-busting duo find no sign of rogue visitor on predator-free island A stoat that swam to Matakohe-Limestone Island is believed to have gone again.02 Dec 10:47 PM
The Country'It's really quite scary': Ground zero at Otago chicken farm bird flu outbreakProcess under way to cull 80,000 chickens on Otago farm. 02 Dec 10:32 PM
The CountryOutdoor fire restrictions amid vegetation fire surgeThere have been 69 vegetation fires in the last month.02 Dec 08:30 PM
The Country80,000 chickens to be culled as bird flu spreads to second shedThere is no indication the H7N6 virus has spread beyond the farm. 02 Dec 06:42 PM
The CountryWhat you need to know after bird flu found on Otago chicken farmWe’ve heard a lot about H1N1. Should we be worried about this other strain?02 Dec 06:31 PM
The CountryHigh nitrate levels trigger health warning for South Canterbury residentsDo-not-drink notice issued in Waimate as nitrate levels breach safe limits.02 Dec 05:59 AM
Rural businessAll poultry exports on hold until NZ eradicates bird flu outbreak40,000 chickens are to be eradicated at Moeraki farm as a bird flu outbreak is contained.02 Dec 04:33 AM
Rural businessYealands Estate Winery founder dies aged 76Peter Yealands has died at 76 leaving a lasting legacy in wine.02 Dec 04:15 AM
The CountryThousands in Stratford weather four seasons in one A&P show15,000 people and smiles all round as families enjoy a great day out.02 Dec 03:41 AM
The CountryHawke’s Bay drought closer as 30C temperatures forecastDrought looms: It was one of the Bay's driest Novembers.02 Dec 03:25 AM
