PremiumPremiumThe CountryStock Takes: PGG Wrightson’s board shake-up raises questions over shareholders' motives Agria and Elders used their combined 56% stake to oust the board leaders.16 Oct 06:00 PM
The Country'Full-blown wet and windy': Wild weather to lash South Island with gales up to 100km/hHeavy swells up to 7m are expected off Foveaux and Puysegur coasts.16 Oct 04:59 AM
The CountryHistoric Cardrona Hotel sold to Wānaka-led investor groupThe 162-year-old Cardrona Hotel has been sold to a Wānaka-led investor group.15 Oct 01:08 AM
The CountryStorm risk for South Island as muggy warmth lingers in the northAucklanders endured a sticky night with temperatures holding at 17C until dawn.12 Oct 08:52 PM
The Country'Irreplaceable views': Couple battle to subdivide lakeside section Neighbours argued more housing would erode the area's rural and scenic character.12 Oct 02:00 AM
The CountryLocal elections: The veteran politicians calling it quits this weekendTwo big names are bowing out after almost three decades.09 Oct 08:59 PM
The Country'Quiet lawnmower': Woolly wanderer Millie needs a new home'They’re social animals, so she needs a mob she can integrate into.'08 Oct 09:14 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'Out of control' love for tractors forces man to auction over 100Two rugby field-sized sheds have barely been enough to contain Allan Dippie's obsession.05 Oct 10:18 PM
The CountryThe march of the wallaby: Eradication drive begins on Dunedin's doorstepSince 2011, 22 wallaby sightings have been reported around Dunedin.02 Oct 09:00 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 CountryActive Southern Ocean to bring waves of rain, possible thunderstorms this weekA large low-pressure system is set to approach from the Tasman Sea.29 Sep 04:00 PM
The Country'Changeable weather for the whole week': Waves of thunderstorms to roll over NZ todayWeather warnings have been issued for parts of the country as gales, heavy rain forecast.28 Sep 10:33 PM
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 CountrySevere weather watches as All Blacks test faces rain threatSnowfall warnings are in place for six major South Island alpine passes.25 Sep 04:00 AM
The Country538 votes to 2: The little South Island town fighting against a drive-through liquor storeLake Hāwea, home to about 2300 people, currently has no dedicated liquor store.24 Sep 02:04 AM
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 CountryNew initiative to address training barriers for rural and Pacific workersProject Fetu is launched as primary industry manufacturers in regional areas downsize.23 Sep 04:00 AM
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
The CountrySouthern Ocean low, subtropical 'plume of moisture': Waves of rain to lash school holidaysForecasters say low pressure in the Southern Ocean will drive rain and strong winds.22 Sep 04:18 AM
The Country'We will all run dry': Locals warn fast-track energy plan risks water supplyA 2023 council report warned drops could cut off Hāwea Flat’s drinking water.18 Sep 10:25 PM
The CountryWild Wednesday: Thunderstorms, strong winds and heavy rain charge northGusts in the Canterbury high country could climb to 130km/h today.16 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryEggs return to shelves after bird flu forced farm's 200,000 chicken cullA strain of avian influenza was discovered at a Mainland Poultry farm in Otago last year.16 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Steady decline': Wattie's defends peach cutback, says Kiwis aren't buying as many'Decisions that affect our growers and the future of NZ crops are never made lightly.'15 Sep 11:20 PM
The CountryPenguin crisis: Emergency fishing ban ordered off Otago PeninsulaNorthern hoiho numbers have plunged 80% since 2008 to just 143 breeding pairs.14 Sep 11:42 PM
The CountryFarm sold to Oz mines company for $25m to be 'offered to New Zealanders first' Santana Minerals agreed to pay $25m for Ardgour Station in early July.10 Sep 10:00 PM
The Country'Skin in the game': Pāmu opens Mahiwi Farm to equity partnershipsPamu unveils new plan to help create pathways to farm ownership for young farmers.09 Sep 10:40 PM
The CountryWestern Australia sheep tour sparks new thinking for Kiwi farmersNew technology and declining sheep numbers were of interest to the Kiwi farmers on tour.08 Sep 11:04 PM
The CountryWet and windy weather forecast to move up the country this weekNorthland will likely get prolonged periods of showers and rain later in the week. 08 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryNadia Lim’s personal 'low point' and building the life she dreamed ofThe chef and TV star on her toughest 18 months and finding her way on the farm.05 Sep 09:00 PM
The Country'Herding cars': Farmer praised for helping motorists after crashThe accident on Cardona Valley Rd injured five people and closed the main route.04 Sep 02:37 AM
The CountryOtago chicken farm to reopen after eradicating bird fluMainland Poultry's Hillgrove Farm will soon resume egg production.03 Sep 10:15 PM
The CountryDouble weather systems to sweep strong winds, heavy rain across NZMetService has issued multiple weather warnings for parts of both main islands.26 Aug 07:00 PM
