The Country'Quite hot temperatures': Big late-week warm-up for south and northTemperatures are forecast to push into the high 20s across the South Island on Friday.03 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryJack Fagan leads shearing circuit into Golden ShearsFagan topped qualifying with 48 points from a possible 60 over five rounds.02 Mar 10:52 PM
The CountryFinal week of summer brings sun, heat and scattered showersTemperatures are forecast to linger in the mid-20s for much of the country.23 Feb 04:00 PM
The Country'Eyes wide shut': Couple driven by money and greed in $200k crayfish smuggling operation22 Feb 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFonterra's Peter McBride named top chairperson for second timeMcBride first became Fonterra chairman in 2020, guiding major structural reform.04 Dec 04:03 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country‘Extraordinary impact’: A2 Milk CFO wins top Deloitte finance awardDavid Muscat led a2 Milk through three major deals to reshape its operations.04 Dec 04:01 PM
The Country$50m Tiwai plan to process toxic smelter waste on siteConstruction is set to start in the second quarter of 2026, creating 26 jobs.01 Dec 12:12 AM
The Country'Fire is contained': Aerial, ground crews return to South Island hotspotsMore than a dozen crews and helicopters will continue to tackle fires near Palmerston.27 Nov 06:14 PM
The CountryStrong sales boost: A2 Milk upgrades 2026 outlook amid currency tailwindProfit is forecast to rise slightly from last year's $209.9m result.19 Nov 08:12 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryStock Takes: Is a2 Milk on a roll again?Shares in a2 Milk have rallied by about 77% so far this year.06 Nov 08:00 PM
The CountryNZ blade shearers beat Aussies in transtasman test Kiwis took out bladeshearing, but machine shearing and woolhandling went to the Aussies.30 Oct 10:44 PM
The CountryCommunities rally after wild storm leaves thousands without electricity for daysMore than 8000 properties remain without power across Southland and Otago.28 Oct 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryStock Takes: PGG Wrightson’s board shake-up raises questions over shareholders' motives Agria and Elders used their combined 56% stake to oust the board leaders.16 Oct 06:00 PM
The CountryUgly duckling? The mascot fiasco that has divided a small town for 30 years'I often get the blame from some people for the duck.' 26 Aug 07:26 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryMarket close: Comvita buzzing after takeover bidThe S&P/NZX 50 Index climbed 0.63% to close at 12,970.64.18 Aug 06:09 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryEnglish label set to boost a2 Milk profit Analysts await a2 Milk’s annual result to justify share price rise.17 Aug 01:00 AM
The CountryMinisters visiting Kaitāia for rural health roadshow and community talksThe roadshow includes discussions with health professionals and residents.06 Aug 11:00 PM
Dairy‘Great guns’: Dairy livestock market heats up as calf demand risesSponsored content: PGG Wrightson's Mark Cuttance says feeder calf demand is increasing.10 Jul 03:37 AM
The CountryWhy this young vet chose a rural life over city clinicsHolly Gardyne has no regrets about moving to a rural practice.01 Jul 11:41 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightOpinion: Why NZ should ditch yachts and chase cheeseOpinion: Forget the America’s Cup with its handbag-dog energy. The Cheese Cup is NZ's cup.07 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryOldest living All Black Bill McCaw diesBill McCaw played five tests and 27 games for the All Blacks.06 May 11:09 PM
The Country'Daddy's girl': Te Anau character crushed in fatal workplace accidentLynda Kelly, 63, has been remembered for her care and compassion.05 May 01:11 AM
The CountryStock truck full of sheep rolls on SH1 near BalcluthaThe Clinton Highway is closed following the single-vehicle crash. 27 Apr 02:43 AM
The CountryContact to appeal $230m Southland wind farm denialContact will reapply for consent to build a 330MW wind farm near Wyndham, in Southland. 26 Mar 09:13 PM
The CountryCountry Calendar is back and as great as everWelcoming back the only show on TV that’ll have you captivated watching grass grow.24 Feb 04:00 PM
The Country'Bit of a shock': Self-shedding ram sells for $24,500It was the top price for a ram throughout the North and South Islands this year.05 Feb 05:01 PM
The Country'Truly humbled': Jamie Mackay receives King's Birthday HonourNZME host thought his mates were having him on when he made the Honours list.02 Jun 07:59 PM
