The CountryBred to protect: Meet Kimi, rodent detection dog in trainingKimi's goal is to safeguard some of our most precious and protected species.12 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryGovt’s feral cat changes ‘validate’ Nelson Tasman rulesNelson and Tasman added feral cats to their pest plan a year before Wellington.09 Dec 08:31 PM
The CountrySweltering summer temperatures continue for NZ with more heat alerts possibleTemperatures are forecast to remain in the low 20s to high 30s during the next few days.08 Dec 04:00 PM
The Country‘It remains an important story’: The fight to save the Arapawa goatThe Arapawa goat remains one of the rarest breeds in the world.05 Dec 03:56 PM
The CountryAir NZ flights disrupted by Auckland weather; 5000 Thames properties hit by power outageThe North Island is cloaked in warnings and watches today.03 Dec 06:56 AM
The CountryMuggy week ahead: Thunderstorms and strong winds to pound North Island'This time we could see quite strong winds as well.'01 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryEast coast prepares for 30C days, bringing 'dangerous' UV risk for partsSunny skies may turn to rain after lunch. The central North Island may get thunderstorms.25 Nov 08:18 PM
The CountryHow do you make beer taste better at 30,000 feet? Air NZ says it’s cracked itParrotdog’s Dash-hound IPA has been designed specifically for Air NZ's in-flight menu.22 Nov 09:58 PM
The Country'Every shot is a story of survival': Kiwi winners in conservation contestTasman’s Nic Wooding was an Oceania winner with her glowing study of a velvet mushroom.19 Nov 06:00 PM
The CountryHow a native tree nectar study could help farmersUniversity of Waikato says study could benefit farmers, conservationists and beekeepers.10 Nov 09:36 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryHawke’s Bay among top three most flood-exposed regions in NZ, new rainfall maps show'We’ve looked all around the country and West Coast and Hawke’s Bay and Nelson stand out.'08 Nov 05:00 PM
The CountryFourth yellow-legged hornet queen found as trapping beginsBrad Windust says this summer is MPI’s last chance to stop the hornets.03 Nov 04:19 AM
The CountryHow grazing sheep could help prevent Port Hills firesThe Kennedys Bush track will close for three days as grazing trials begin.02 Nov 10:25 PM
The CountrySafer Rides scheme driving change in quad bike safetyMore than 130 farm businesses installed safety bars through the scheme. 31 Oct 03:59 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 CountryRural nurses race to lift measles vaccination rates as outbreak growsOnly 72% of Māori under the age of 5 are vaccinated against measles.29 Oct 11:12 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryBay News: 'An exciting vision': Matauri Bay artist transforms old farm shedThe latest news from the Bay of Islands and surrounds.29 Oct 03:55 PM
The CountryThunderstorm risk lingers for parts of NZ, but wild weather easingThe turbulent weather should start to become more settled across New Zealand.28 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryHow long will spring’s wild winds keep roaring across the country?Another burst of severe weather is forecast to arrive from Labour Day.23 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryPōrangahau fires largely contained after spreading to pines planned for Ikea furnitureThe largest fire is likely to cause headaches for firefighters for at least a week.22 Oct 03:46 AM
The CountryFlights cancelled and power outages as 'powerful weather system' moves up NZHeavy rain warnings are in force as snow settles near Queenstown.20 Oct 12:21 AM
The Country'Size of a ping-pong ball': World's largest blueberry to be grown in NZThe genetically-enhanced Eterna blueberries are to be grown in Kerikeri and Waikato.19 Oct 10:25 PM
The CountryWeather: Road reopens after high winds topple truck's trailer, blocks bridge on busy highway Gusts up to 130km/h are hitting the Canterbury High Country today.19 Oct 09:20 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country‘Culture of fear’: Former minister details WorkSafe concerns at Talley’sFormer minister says Talley's had 'serious deficencies' and a 'culture of fear'.07 Oct 08:14 PM
The CountryRustic vision: Mahia farmer’s 35-year labour inspires new bookThe book features six distinctive homes from Omaha to Glenorchy.06 Oct 04:00 PM
The Country'No words can mend the wounds:' Parents' trauma after boy dies in hospitalThe HDC found the 3yo boy didn't get "reasonable" care after being taken to a rural ED.06 Oct 01:00 AM
The Country'In the thick of it': Thunderstorms, hail bring stormy end to school holidays for the northNorthland and Auckland could see squally thunderstorms and localised downpours.02 Oct 07:22 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Baby-faced assassin back in business': TVNZ reporter questioned over textsThomas Mead, who is being sued by Talley's, faced a full day of cross-examination.01 Oct 09:00 PM
The CountryHighways closed, temps drop to sub-zero as cold snap sweeps up countrySnow is forecast to fall as low as 100m on several South Island roads.30 Sep 09:58 PM
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