The CountryMigrant farm worker claims she was 'roped' into importing cocaineRuth Ramirez-Alfonso was arrested in a major 2021 cocaine bust in New Zealand.28 Apr 08:00 AM
The Country'Another wet weekend': Auckland, Northland brace for 'potentially severe' weatherWarm, humid air from the tropics shows potential for heavy falls. 24 Apr 07:00 AM
The CountryHow high costs and red tape are stifling NZ's medicinal cannabis industryNZ's medicinal cannabis sector says international players are flooding the market.23 Apr 04:48 AM
The Country'All the misfits': Meet the quirky animals at Whakamārama farmScruffy the rabbit is often mistaken for a stuffed toy by visitors.18 Apr 03:53 AM
The CountryCoromandel towns isolated by flooding, more heavy rain forecast as storm rages onRoads have been submerged, roofs ripped from buildings and ferries and flights cancelled.17 Apr 08:09 AM
The Country'Prepare now': Cyclone Tam brings 130km/h gust, winds forecast to ramp up overnightForecasters warn of 120km/h gusts that may close the Auckland Harbour Bridge.16 Apr 05:56 AM
The CountryOn The Up: GFC to Graham Norton – How NZ winemaker went globalInvivo Wines wants to double NZ wine sales in the US, despite tariffs.13 Apr 07:00 PM
LiveThe CountryWinter arrives early as thick snow falls in the SouthThe first snowfall of the year makes landfall following a day of wild weather.08 Apr 05:49 AM
The CountryBlueberry growers thrive with bumper cropPackhouse director Patrick Malley points to exciting future for Northland horticulture.04 Apr 04:00 PM
LiveThe Country‘Worst to come’: Largest weather system of the year to bring a month’s worth of rainOrange heavy rain warnings have been issued for large swathes of the country.02 Apr 10:48 PM
The CountryTropical atmospheric river hits NZ, more than 24 hrs of rain forecast for some regionsSome parts of the Tasman District could get 500mm of rain or more, the council said. 02 Apr 02:08 AM
The CountryWhy this week’s rain won’t be enough to end NZ droughtAuckland can expect warm nights with lows around 18C this week.31 Mar 08:48 PM
The CountryFarmers struggle as severe drought grips Tasman District"It's normally good grass out here, but it's just barren," says deer farmer Alf Kinzett.26 Mar 01:19 AM
The Country‘Heaven got a really great one’: Young man killed in jetboat accident namedThe young shearer's loved ones have been left reeling by his sudden death.25 Mar 02:00 AM
The Country'Cavalier' fisherman fined $34k after failures onboard vessel during kina operationHe ignored warnings to fix the GPR device, which meant his boat was 'invisible'.18 Mar 09:40 PM
The Country11 courses on the chopping block under proposed changes to NorthTecNorthTec says the courses under consultation had low demand for several years.16 Mar 10:00 PM
The CountryIn search of a new home: The creepy crawlies moving south from AucklandHuntsman spiders are not the only insects establishing themselves in new parts of NZ.14 Mar 05:00 PM
The CountryDigging for glory: Bay of Plenty’s finest compete in excavation showdownThe event features unique challenges like slam dunking a basketball with excavators.13 Mar 09:14 PM
The Country‘As dry as it gets’: Auckland latest region placed under total fire ban over wildfire fearsOutdoor fires are now banned across the top of the country.13 Mar 08:14 PM
The CountryDrought declared in key NZ farming regions, Govt offers supportThe government is providing $100,000 to support affected farmers.07 Mar 12:54 AM
The CountryHot, dry conditions tip Northland into droughtBig dry gives Northland its eighth drought in past two decades07 Mar 12:52 AM
The CountryEels picked away at farmer’s injured leg - now he’s healed and planning to run a Coast to CoastSeven gruelling surgeries and a painstaking skin graft won't hold Harvey Nelson back.06 Mar 05:00 PM
The Country'Recruitment issue': Council struggles to fill $129k forest jobIt turns out that hiring a dedicated manager for Nelson’s forests is not so clear-cut.05 Mar 09:06 PM
The CountryPest to plate: Students turn wallaby into snacks to raise pest awarenessAbout 40kg of wallaby mince will be used for the free quesadillas.20 Feb 11:00 PM
The Country400-plus weka killed, DoC justifies trapping methods amid concernsDoC has defended its traps, saying rising species numbers may increase accidental catches.15 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryAuckland Council drops charge as star witness vanishes in Waiheke vineyard caseThe witness's mystery disappearance was linked to an 'employment issue'.14 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryBeetle mania: The critters tackling ‘very large’ plant problemTradescantia leaf beetles target the rapidly growing South American weed.04 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryTall Timber: NZ’s biggest 20 forestry companiesWho are the companies behind New Zealand's third biggest export trade?22 Jan 04:00 PM
The Country'Relief': Waimea Dam dispute finally endsTasman Mayor Tim King said: "It’s been a long and tortuous process to get this far".14 Jan 08:33 PM
The CountryOff-grid living at Golden Bay farmThe farm grows, processes and sells beef, lamb and farm produce directly to the public.16 Dec 07:53 PM
The Country'Such a load of s***': Mayor fumes at road speed limit hurdlesMayor's swearing outburst sparked by unforeseen challenges in lowering speed limits12 Dec 10:16 PM
The Country'I’ve never seen one that big': Judge shocked at cow's untreated cancerJudge criticises owner for not seeking vet help; 'The cow suffered significant pain.'10 Dec 11:05 PM
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 CountryNelson woman fined for taking more than 1000 cockles from traditional fishery reserveJudge: 'If everyone did that, we would not have any cockles left in our country'.13 Nov 02:06 AM
