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
The Country'They belong too': Saving NZ's endangered Arapawa goatsAlison Sutherland fell in love with Arapawa goats in the early 2000s.18 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountryThe regions most at risk from billions in future flood damagesAlmost 220,000 homes worth $180b are in flood zones.16 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountryForestry leader says Tasman hit by growing trees – not slash Locals across Tasman say the flood damage has been worsened by forestry slash.14 Jul 10:35 PM
The Country'A disaster': Govt's new polytechnic plan sparks debateTertiary Education Union calls disestablishment a 'disaster for regional New Zealand'.14 Jul 08:54 PM
The CountryMotueka farmer describes moment his wife got swept away in floodwatersThe couple were trying to move their horses to higher ground.14 Jul 07:08 PM
The Country'Mountain of work': Schools closed in Tasman but calmer weather ahead for country'Like many people, I’m pretty tired. It’s been an exhausting three weeks.'13 Jul 06:10 PM
The CountryTasman farm 'looks more like a riverbed' after floodingThe stopbank-bursting Motueka River flattened 50 hectares of Dion McGaveston's farm.10 Jul 03:00 AM
The CountryMore work needed to protect horticultural land, says industry“We need to create a legal framework that protects production."09 Jul 12:04 AM
The CountrySouth Island braces for more wild weather, third time in three weeks It comes after a state of emergency was only lifted on Monday. 08 Jul 01:43 AM
The CountryWhy NZ towns may need to move as severe weather worsensTowns like Nelson and Motueka were devastated by heavy rainfall last month.07 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountryCommunity rallies after worst Motueka deluge in 150 yearsLocals 'turned out and dug deep', raising funds to support neighbours.06 Jul 07:21 PM
The CountryThunderstorm risk for top half of the North Island, heavy rain watch for Wairoa A thunderstorm has already popped up in Taranaki, which suffered flooding yesterday.03 Jul 10:16 PM
The CountryHeavy rain warnings extended as front sits over central North Island Rain started falling at the top of the country before dawn. 03 Jul 09:22 AM
The CountryFoodstuff supermarkets face salad shortages as storm delivers 'logistical hit' Spinach, mesclun and other salad greens are currently in limited supply. 01 Jul 08:00 PM
The CountryWarmer, wetter months ahead as tropical weather patterns impact NZ'While cold snaps and frost will occur, they are expected to be less frequent than usual.'01 Jul 05:00 PM
