The CountrySir Sam Neill abused, threatened with violence over Central Otago goldmine stanceHe also accused Resources Minister Shane Jones of making criticism 'personal'.21 Apr 09:42 PM
PremiumThe CountryMining makeover: Fast-track bid adds heat to Reefton gold rushRua Gold seeks fast-track permission, wants application lodged before November election.21 Apr 03:00 AM
The CountryInvercargill man accused of stealing 855 litres of petrol from contractorPolice found 11 jerry cans able to hold 20 litres each during a search of the man's home.21 Apr 02:49 AM
The Country756 lightning bursts light up night sky as cold blast lashes lower South Island16 Apr 12:06 AM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthDr Jacqueline Rowarth: Food for thought – why buying NZ‑grown matters08 Apr 09:42 PM
The Country150km/h winds: Tropical Cyclone Vaianu now Category 3MetService says the cyclone is set to intensify in the coming days.07 Apr 12:39 AM
The CountryFarmer crushed in fatal quad bike rollover, coroner findsCoroner Heather McKenzie found an unsecured 20kg attachment caused the roll.06 Apr 10:08 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFrom fairway gap to fashion brand: How Fox & Birdie found its nichePrue Murdoch talks to Tom Raynel about her women's merino golf brand Fox & Birdie.05 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryHigh-country station famed for Hollywood backdrops shifts from farming to films, tourismThe previous owner is disappointed at its move away from being a working station. 02 Apr 07:09 PM
OpinionLNG v pumped hydro: Will NZ choose to import risk or build cleaner resilience?OPINION: Ditch LNG terminal and back Lake Onslow for true energy security.01 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryLoad of bull? Start-up founder raises questions after R&D grant application rebuffedPLUS: Analyst swings from Xero foe to friend; what EECA blew on Mevo.31 Mar 11:29 PM
The CountryMolly the border collie found alive a week after 55m West Coast waterfall tumbleA chopper crew with heat detection equipment spotted her where she had fallen.30 Mar 11:03 PM
The Country'Real risk': Greens push for inquiry after Heinz Wattie’s and McCain shut plants'There is little public information about what led to these factories closing.'30 Mar 07:30 PM
The CountryTemperatures drop to single digits for parts of New Zealand tonightDespite the mercury plunging tonight, warmer conditions are on the way later this week.30 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryGas up 300%, power doubled: Why Wattie's says local manufacturing no longer worksGas costs for Wattie's have jumped about 300% in the past seven years.30 Mar 04:00 AM
The CountryIllegal nets, car batteries and busted rules: Inside NZ's summer fishing crackdown Officers seized illegal set nets, including one anchored with a dumped car battery.28 Mar 03:00 AM
The Country'Only way forward': Heinz Wattie’s confirms plant closures, 300 jobs to goManufacturing sites in Christchurch, Dunedin and Auckland will close.27 Mar 03:11 AM
The CountryTech‑focused dairy and beef farmers take out Auckland environment titleThe couple also invested in wetlands and tidal habitats to protect endangered bittern.26 Mar 09:21 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryRecord-breaker: Halter raises $377m at $3.3b valuation, reveals customer numbersPeter Thiel backs largest VC raise by an NZ-founded start-up.24 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryWest Coast/Top of the South Dairy Industry Awards 2026 winners namedShare Farmers, Dairy Manager, and Dairy Trainee of the Year announced for the regions.24 Mar 02:15 AM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthDr Jacqueline Rowarth: Why farmers aren’t to blame for rising food pricesOPINION: Rising food prices aren’t driven by farmers, but by where food dollars go.23 Mar 10:50 PM
Coast and Country NewsHow a 22-year-old with no farming background rose to dairy award successCam George is 2IC on a 200ha Mangakino farm milking 485 cows.23 Mar 10:25 PM
The CountryMilton man accused of murdering partner named, pleads not guiltyJillian Clark and accused killer Malcolm Duff co-owned the rural property where she died.23 Mar 08:43 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryThe private companies that have benefitted so far from the $1.2b Regional Infrastructure FundWho's getting what for regional development: Oji, OpenStar, minerals and a NZ First donor.23 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountrySynlait Milk plunges to half-year $80.6m lossChief executive Richard Wyeth said the result was disappointing.22 Mar 09:33 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryCould Raglan agri-tech start-up be the new Halter?Founder says dairy farmers currently enjoy a big advantage over beef farmers.22 Mar 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryHalter tipped for raise at $3.3 billion valuation, Kiwi fund details huge gains'11 quarters to be worth more than Fonterra.'21 Mar 09:20 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryHigh-stakes battle over billion-dollar gold mine at NZ beauty spotThe plans have divided Central Otago, with arguments on both sides. 21 Mar 08:00 PM
