PremiumPremiumThe CountryHydro lake levels are at record lows, but that could quickly changeSevere wind and rain forecast for the central and southern parts of the country this week.17 Mar 06:00 PM
The CountryCold, rain, thunderstorms to affect much of NZSouth Island temperatures are expected to fall by at least 15C.17 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryLong delays on motorways in Auckland as storm batters NZIt comes after flights across the South Island were disrupted this morning.17 Mar 02:33 AM
PremiumPremiumThe Country$42m debt owed by major cherry grower in liquidationAcross the three registered companies, the business owes roughly $42 million.16 Mar 11:57 PM
The CountryStorm disrupts flights around NZ: Heavy rain hits, temp plungeWhile South Island gets battered, North Island in for a different forecast. 16 Mar 10:42 PM
The Country'I wanted to give something back': From award winner to organiserJessie Pope is helping organise the 2025 Dairy Industry Awards.13 Mar 02:00 AM
The Country‘Not here’: Is this town the nimby capital of NZ?They have fought off windfarms and airports, and now they're against a gold mine. 07 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryT&G Global posts 128% profit growth despite $9.9m net lossApples the 'engine room for growth' for T&G Global.03 Mar 12:28 AM
PremiumPremiumThe Country‘Nasty stuff’: Sam Neill joins fight for wool against fast fashionKiwis like Sir Sam Neill and Liz Mitchell are backing wool in a fight against synthetics.26 Feb 04:00 PM
The Country'Very happy to have made it': Justin Meikle's shearing surpriseMeikle decided to enter the five-round circuit while supporting son Tye's junior efforts.25 Feb 02:30 AM
The Country‘Can we afford this?’: Patients shocked by $1000 after-hours medical feesFees as high as $1000 have been quoted for after-hours appointments.21 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountrySouth Island farmers move to flexible milkingDairyNZ finds over 40% of Canterbury and Otago-Southland farmers use flexible milking.18 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountrySixth-generation farmer appointed AgriZeroNZ chairRob Hewett is the new chairman of AgriZeroNZ, replacing Sir Brian Roche.17 Feb 09:12 PM
The CountryOne of NZ’s largest solar farms on hold after tiny village fights backThe farm would house 560,000 solar panels with the capacity to power 70,000 homes.17 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryTotara Estate celebrates National Lamb DayNZ's first-ever frozen export meat shipment to the UK came from the historic farmstead.13 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryClutha siege death: Armed offender involved in previous stand-off with policeFarm worker named after being found dead following armed standoff. 13 Feb 01:06 AM
The CountryCentral Otago farmer Emma Crutchley on National Lamb DayManiototo sheep and beef farmer keen on others to have a "celebratory chop" on Saturday.10 Feb 10:55 PM
The CountryToa Henderson and Pagan Rimene win big at Otago ShearsPagan Rimene successfully defended her title of New Zealand Woolhandler of the Year.10 Feb 02:00 AM
The CountryThis unusual summertime activity will make you want to visit CromwellThe otherwise unsavoury deed only happens once a year.08 Feb 06:00 PM
The CountryDevastated local reflects on 70-year connection to historic hall gutted by fireDouglas Dance, 84, has been connected to the cinema and hall since he was just 13.06 Feb 09:42 PM
The CountryWetlands monitored near Otago Avian botulism outbreakThe majority of the dead birds collected in Otago were paradise shelduck.28 Jan 09:00 PM
The CountryFaint stirrings of optimism as Richie McCaw statue saga rumbles onPlans for the rugby legend statue in Kurow began almost a decade ago.21 Jan 11:39 PM
The CountryBird flu update: 160k chooks to be killed after authorities say only one farm affectedThe high pathogenic bird flu detected on Otago farm last week. MPI says other farms clear.07 Dec 04:06 AM
The CountryBird flu outbreak: No sign of highly pathogenic virus on second Otago farmAn Otago poultry farm euthanised 80,000 chickens after discovering the virus last week.05 Dec 09:34 PM
The Country'Stressful time for team': Poultry farm at centre of bird flu outbreak says cull happening fastIt comes as tests are due back today to see how widely the virus has spread. 04 Dec 07:04 PM
The CountrySecond Otago farm placed under restriction over bird flu fearsThe chickens will be euthanised by CO2 containerised gas, an industry standard practice.03 Dec 09:49 PM
The Country'Heartbreaking': Australian farmer hit by bird flu sends warning to NZ'It could take months to replace hens,' Australian egg producer warns.03 Dec 07:09 PM
The CountryBird flu outbreak: Don't eat raw eggs, experts warnThe MPI has confirmed 80,000 birds will be culled at an Otago farm.03 Dec 04:34 AM
The Country'It's really quite scary': Ground zero at Otago chicken farm bird flu outbreakProcess under way to cull 80,000 chickens on Otago farm. 02 Dec 10:32 PM
The Country80,000 chickens to be culled as bird flu spreads to second shedThere is no indication the H7N6 virus has spread beyond the farm. 02 Dec 06:42 PM
The CountryWhat you need to know after bird flu found on Otago chicken farmWe’ve heard a lot about H1N1. Should we be worried about this other strain?02 Dec 06:31 PM
The CountryFirst case of high pathogenic strain of bird flu found on Otago egg farmMinistry acting quickly after H7N6 detected on farm in Otago.02 Dec 02:21 AM
The CountryWhat lies beneath: A small NZ town harbours a classic underwater secretHow did a classic car end up anchored on a submerged bridge in this idyllic lake?01 Dec 05:18 PM
The CountryKākā advocate banned from botanic garden over ‘harassment’ claimsAnimal welfare inspectors say the bird is doing fine at Dunedin Botanic Garden.01 Nov 04:00 PM
