The CountryWhy this winter will be warmer, wetter despite looming cold snapThis winter will be warmer than average, despite a cold snap this weekend.03 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryWarm, wet weather to hit NZ before cold snap brings freezing tempsMetService has issued heavy rain watches for parts of the South Island.02 Jun 05:00 PM
RoyalsRural community well represented in King's Birthday HonoursThis year’s honours acknowledge contributors to New Zealand’s rural sector.01 Jun 05:05 PM
The CountryBay of Islands boat anchoring ban unlikely to expand despite caulerpa spreadBiosecurity NZ under pressure as invasive caulerpa expands.27 May 05:00 AM
The Country'Active weather coming': Heavy rain, wind forecast to sweep back across NZToday will offer a brief sunny and calm respite in a wild few days of weather.26 May 07:00 PM
The CountryHeavy rain moves north as wet weather system crosses New ZealandMetService has issued heavy rain and strong wind watches for the middle of the country.25 May 07:00 PM
The CountryNorthland divers start New Zealand-first elimination work on invasive seaweed'Time is of the essence in the fight against caulerpa.'20 May 05:00 PM
The CountryFinance leaders celebrated: Major wins at Infinz AwardsInfinz Awards celebrate big winners in the finance industry.13 May 08:11 PM
The CountryFamily of 10-year-old killed in Mother's Day ATV crash speak of 'devastating loss'The schoolboy dreamed of one day stepping into the family thoroughbred business.13 May 02:08 AM
The CountryWhich NZ winery came out on top in 2025's best of the year awards?A Central Otago winery took out top spot for the second year running.11 May 05:00 PM
The Country'Living their best lives': New mobile ocean farm trial for snapperThe trial system sits 10-15 metres below the surface, and moves with the tide.06 May 12:00 AM
The CountrySevere thunder, rain for top of North Island as winter blast hits southTemps in parts down to single digits. Auckland is in line for rain tonight. 29 Apr 01:53 AM
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
