PremiumPremiumThe CountrySearch our map: Swathes of NZ land bought by Ikea for forestryIkea's NZ land holdings will soon be the size of the entire Nelson region. See it mapped.11 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryTaste of the future: Teen chefs join Chelsea Winter at Avo Fest kitchenThe teens will cater for corporate guests and prep dish samples for crowds.09 Jan 12:00 AM
PremiumThe CountryResidents fear 'Trojan horse' development over film studio plans near QueenstownProposed Ayrburn Screen Hub is being considered under the fast-track approvals process.06 Jan 01:33 AM
PremiumThe CountryFrom sawmilling to $2b empire: The Kiwi rich-listers most people have never heard of01 Jan 09:00 PM
PremiumThe CountryTradie's remarkable revival of long-lost NZ clothing brand from his backyard shed 27 Dec 01:00 AM
The CountryHeavy rain, thunderstorm risk for Boxing Day shoppers as wild weather lashes both islands25 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountrySnow falls on south, temps plunge to 3C as MetService forecasts 'bumpy' ride for Santa18 Dec 09:21 PM
The Country'Dumb move': How a hunter misidentified target before fatal Stewart Island shooting16 Dec 09:35 PM
The CountryHarraways to upgrade NZ's oldest and only millHarraways aims to meet the growing demand for the healthy and humble locally-grown oat.15 Dec 09:26 PM
The CountryCool change hits just before Christmas as heavy rain, gales and thunderstorms move inDaytime highs will plunge, with some towns reaching only 16C on Wednesday.15 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryGales, heavy rain and cooler temps on way as active front sweeps up NZIt's expected to reach the North Island by tomorrow and draw temperatures down.14 Dec 09:53 PM
The CountryDoC tracks Muriwai gannets to map bird flu risk The tracking will run until 2026, when the birds moult their tail feathers.12 Dec 07:00 PM
The Country'Nowhere near enough': Funding battle brews after 780-tonne lake weed clean-upTwo regions known for their stunning lakes – but one gets much more cash to tackle weed.11 Dec 08:20 PM
The CountryNorthland hit harder than most by climate change, report findsThe report finds almost 40% of Northlanders live in high deprivation areas.09 Dec 12:00 AM
The CountryFrom shearer to doctor: A remarkable career change pays offThe former shearer began medical retraining at age 27.08 Dec 09:04 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFonterra's Peter McBride named top chairperson for second timeMcBride first became Fonterra chairman in 2020, guiding major structural reform.04 Dec 04:03 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country‘Extraordinary impact’: A2 Milk CFO wins top Deloitte finance awardDavid Muscat led a2 Milk through three major deals to reshape its operations.04 Dec 04:01 PM
The Country'Unusually hot': 30C-plus weekend scorcher bears down, South Island set for weather ‘rollercoaster’A MetService heat alert is in place for Oamaru as it jumps from 16C to 30C.04 Dec 01:27 AM
The Country$50m Tiwai plan to process toxic smelter waste on siteConstruction is set to start in the second quarter of 2026, creating 26 jobs.01 Dec 12:12 AM
The Country‘A terrible accident’: Coroner releases findings into Dunedin hunter’s deathKate Aynsley's rifle discharged as she slipped on steep, wet ground near Beaumont.30 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryGunshots, pig carcass, roadblocks, a missing cat: Police probe a village on edgePolice investigating at remote village that has a long history of disputes. 27 Nov 09:00 PM
The Country'Fire is contained': Aerial, ground crews return to South Island hotspotsMore than a dozen crews and helicopters will continue to tackle fires near Palmerston.27 Nov 06:14 PM
The CountryHeavy rain warnings as South Island braces for severe conditionsUp to 230mm of rain is forecast for Westland and the Canterbury headwaters.26 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryOrchid Air: Emirates says trade in premium exports blooming with UAE trade dealCrayfish, lamb, cherries and orchids are now key exports bound for Dubai.25 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryStrong sales boost: A2 Milk upgrades 2026 outlook amid currency tailwindProfit is forecast to rise slightly from last year's $209.9m result.19 Nov 08:12 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
PremiumPremiumThe CountryStock Takes: Is a2 Milk on a roll again?Shares in a2 Milk have rallied by about 77% so far this year.06 Nov 08:00 PM
The CountrySouthland farmers rally after severe winds leave lasting damageOne dairy family lost two cow sheds and staff houses in the fierce winds.03 Nov 03:54 AM
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 Country'Where's the help?': Clutha farmers count cost of devastating stormFarmers say insurance won’t cover the kilometres of fences destroyed.30 Oct 02:50 AM
