The CountrySeasonal future: What Sealord’s proposal means for workers and the regionThe Thomas Harrison trawler would only operate from May to September.26 Sep 05:17 AM
The CountrySpring's divide: Napier to bask on 21C, while snow, thunderstorms, 100km/h gales pummel southBy Sunday temperatures are expected to rise to 24C for eastern cities, well above average.25 Sep 10:36 PM
The CountryHeavy rain and storms set to batter northern North IslandThunderstorms and localised downpours are expected across Northland this morning.23 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryBiodiversity crisis: Call grows to add wasps to Predator Free listWasps cost New Zealand over $130m a year in damage and control.22 Sep 05:00 PM
The Country'Weather rollercoaster': Heavy rain warnings in place for multiple regionsNorthland, Auckland and Bay of Plenty face downpours through to Wednesday.22 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountrySouthern Ocean low, subtropical 'plume of moisture': Waves of rain to lash school holidaysForecasters say low pressure in the Southern Ocean will drive rain and strong winds.22 Sep 04:18 AM
The CountryNZ city's economy in a 'hole', says mayor, as hundreds of jobs vanishNick Smith says 'over 500' jobs will be lost with the closures of the past three months.19 Sep 03:18 AM
The CountryWinery’s after-work sampling session ends in tragedy as young staff member dies in crashDaniel Oyaga died in a high-speed crash in 2022 after finishing work at a Tasman winery.10 Sep 07:20 PM
The CountryCanada geese hunters drawn to 'the magic of Molesworth'The Molesworth Goose Hunt tradition dates back to at least 1985. 09 Sep 10:35 PM
The CountryThe popular holiday region with sweeping speed changesSpeed limit reductions signal the end of a tumultuous process that goes back to 2022.03 Sep 10:55 PM
The Country'He lived it the way he wanted': Barefoot Bill's legacy celebratedTributes pour in for Bill Elliott, a beloved icon of Russell.25 Aug 03:10 AM
The Country'Batten down the hatches': Timber industry braces in troubled timesBuilding consents down from 51,000 in 2022 to 34,000 in the year to June. 21 Aug 11:30 PM
The Country‘Major blow’: Proposed closure of South Island's largest sawmill would cost 142 jobsThe closure would consolidate manufacturing to the company's site in Kawerau.20 Aug 11:15 PM
The Country'Concerning': Rise in roaming dogs linked to lack of desexingGisborne Council received 527 reports of roaming dogs in the year to June.15 Aug 06:00 PM
The Country'Unusually strong': Wet, windy weather to hit NZ before second high brings chillConditions are forecast to change from Saturday night.14 Aug 08:25 PM
The Country'Tough and tricky disease': NZ's largest farm battles bovine TB againMolesworth Station was delcared free of bovine TB earlier this year.12 Aug 03:50 AM
The CountryShould we start growing rice in NZ?Yuki Fukuda, who is growing rice on a hill in Nelson, says a stable NZ crop makes sense.11 Aug 10:30 PM
The CountryThere's a new type of avocado growing in New ZealandThe creamy, nutty 'Harricado' is a hardy fruit that can withstand frost.11 Aug 10:03 PM
The CountryWeekend weather: Desert Rd reopens as winter blast arrives with snow and showers The State Highway 1 route through the centre of the North Island had closed due to snow.08 Aug 10:21 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionKim KnightOpinion: Gentrified dripping and beef tallow's surprising comebackTaste-testing the socially acceptable face of fat.08 Aug 09:00 PM
The Country'Warming trend': Short subtropical shift before sub-zero chill bites againSouth Island lows may hit -5C before warmer air arrives.04 Aug 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionPeter Young: Great high-country stations like Molesworth deserve better than to be smothered by wilding pinesOPINION: Molesworth Station must not be sacrificed for pine plantations. 01 Aug 11:00 PM
The CountryHow repeated floods are reshaping life for one Tasman farmerFrank Hickmott's used to flooding. The past few weeks have been unlike anything he's seen.30 Jul 10:00 PM
LiveThe Country'Unstable air mass': Risk of heavy rain and thunderstorms for NZSevere thunderstorm watches are in place for the Bay of Plenty and Gisborne.29 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountryNext pulse of rain approaching Akl, severe thunderstorm watch remains in forceDriving conditions will be hazardous with surface flooding and poor visibility.29 Jul 08:04 AM
The CountryNorth Island set for drenching, waterlogged Tasman sets up emergency centres Strong gusts are likely to reach 90km/h in Northland and Auckland as the storm ramps up.28 Jul 01:51 AM
The Country'Significant change': NZ braces for wild weather's returnMetService warns calm conditions will be coming to an end.24 Jul 07:29 PM
The Country'Not looking great': NZ in for 'dramatic change' as severe weather looms next weekA meteorologist warns settled weather is coming to a close.24 Jul 04:00 AM
The Country'Fait accompli': NorthTec staff fear cuts as Te Pūkenga restructuring continuesConsultation on cuts in primary industries, forestry and horticulture began on Monday.23 Jul 11:47 PM
The Country'Home' advantage: Mainfreight boosts rural reach with new infrastructureBuilding strong relationships with service providers is key in agriculture sector23 Jul 04:59 PM
The Country'No skin off our nose': CEO on US tariffs impact on butter ventureOpen Country looks to the United States to boost its trade as its butter venture opens23 Jul 04:59 PM
The CountryHawke's Bay silt removal leader offers advice to Tasman flood recoveryHawke’s Bay taskforce moved 2.5 million cubic metres of silt across 1100 properties.20 Jul 02:08 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryTasman truffle farm weathers storm to supply top restaurantsSupply is down but 76-year-old Riwaka truffle farmer is not out following Friday's deluge.18 Jul 10:02 PM
OpinionMarcus MussonNZ log exports steady despite Nelson wind damage and China slowdown – Marcus MussonOPINION: Nelson and Tasman's heavy rain and strong winds caused severe windthrow.18 Jul 05:00 PM
