The Country'Morally and legally unacceptable': Farmers fined after cow skinned alive on livestreamThe farmers each received fines of $2000 for breaching animal welfare laws.27 Nov 01:37 AM
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
PremiumThe CountryRuminant Biotech raises $17m for cow pill that will slash methane emissionsGovt is pulling back on methane reduction targets, but founder has a cunning plan.25 Nov 09:00 PM
PremiumThe CountryOrchid Air: Emirates says trade in premium exports blooming with UAE trade deal25 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryEnd of golden run? Tropical air mass to bring hot nights for north, wild weather for south24 Nov 01:00 AM
The CountryHow do you make beer taste better at 30,000 feet? Air NZ says it’s cracked it22 Nov 09:58 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
The CountryNecks please: Welcoming zoo's new arrival a tall orderThe 2-year-old giraffe made the 520km trip from Christchurch to Hamilton.19 Nov 04:00 AM
The CountryTwenty-four hours of rain as dual weather systems strike - here's who is in firing lineThe drenching is being fuelled by a tropically-charged 'atmospheric river'. 17 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightTraffic jams and turmeric lattes - the urban show no one asked forOPINION: Imagine a celebration of urban behaviour and big city quirks for rural folk.15 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionKem OrmondIt's not bananas to try and grow tropical fruit - Kem OrmondOPINION: What if your own backyard could offer a taste of the tropics?15 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryComvita takeover bid looks set to fail ahead of key shareholder meetingProxies representing 80.3% of Comvita shares are already lodged.12 Nov 10:08 PM
The Country‘I just felt sick’: Mum recounts horrifying moment her baby went limpEight-week-old Iris was airlifted after collapsing at her rural home.12 Nov 12:00 AM
The CountryReducing on-farm emissions on The CountryDamien O'Connor, Wayne McNee, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Hunter McGregor, and Joe Higgins. 11 Nov 12:42 AM
The CountryCornerstone shareholder says rival bid could damage ComvitaComvita's cornerstone shareholder, Li Wang, says she supports the bid. 10 Nov 12:12 AM
OpinionGlenn DwightGlenn Dwight: Moving house? You've been doing it wrongOPINION: I like the idea of moving house like you’re entering witness protection.08 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryHow this Southland couple farm with the future in mindGrant and Bernadette Weller prove sustainability and profit can go hand in hand.07 Nov 04:01 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
PremiumPremiumOpinionJane Smith: Why NZ's heifers don’t deserve the climate blameDr Kevin Trenberth says biogenic methane is part of a natural carbon cycle.06 Nov 05:00 PM
The CountrySouthern scorcher: Mercury heads towards 30C while thunderstorms loom for North IslandThunderstorms, however, are expected for parts of the North Island over the weekend.06 Nov 01:07 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryDeadline day: Will the Govt move to close Gloriavale’s school? Lake Brunner School has 58 students: a Gloriavale influx could completely change it.05 Nov 04:00 PM
The Country'Incredibly rare': Farmers asked to keep an eye out for kakīThe kakī/black stilt is one of the world’s most endangered wetland birds.03 Nov 07:55 PM
The CountryFourth yellow-legged hornet queen found as trapping beginsBrad Windust says this summer is MPI’s last chance to stop the hornets.03 Nov 04:19 AM
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 Country31 guns seized in crackdown on illegal hunting networkShots fired near a Cheviot home in April sparked the police investigation.02 Nov 11:05 PM
The CountryHow grazing sheep could help prevent Port Hills firesThe Kennedys Bush track will close for three days as grazing trials begin.02 Nov 10:25 PM
The CountryNorthTec cuts 58 roles in restructure to stay financially viable‘You’re going to lose the heart of NorthTec’: Staff fear support stripped back.31 Oct 04:46 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionJamie GrayJamie Gray: Is it Fonterra's time to shine?OPINION: Fonterra has come to the end of its multibillion-dollar divestment programme. 31 Oct 04:00 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