The CountryHow intense lobbying got ministers to back down on baby formulaNew formula standards aimed to prioritise infant nutrition over profits.02 Apr 10:56 PM
LiveThe Country‘Worst to come’: Largest weather system of the year to bring a month’s worth of rainOrange heavy rain warnings have been issued for large swathes of the country.02 Apr 10:48 PM
The CountryTropical atmospheric river hits NZ, more than 24 hrs of rain forecast for some regionsSome parts of the Tasman District could get 500mm of rain or more, the council said. 02 Apr 02:08 AM
The Country‘They will go blind’: Healthcare too inaccessible for Wānaka patients, new report findsSome residents travel seven hours for medical appointments.01 Apr 05:53 PM
The CountryWhy this week’s rain won’t be enough to end NZ droughtAuckland can expect warm nights with lows around 18C this week.31 Mar 08:48 PM
The CountryPush for higher farm plastic recycling targetsFarmers use more than 10,000 tonnes of plastic bale wrap annually.31 Mar 08:34 PM
The CountrySkills of sheep dogs and handlers on show in WhangāreiMount Manaia Sheep Dog Trial Club's annual trial this Sunday.27 Mar 03:09 AM
The CountryChris Hipkins at Kirwee on The CountryKatie Milne, Chris Hipkins, Myfanwy Alexander, Andrew Hoggard, and Chris Russell.27 Mar 12:54 AM
The Country'Record year' for cherry exportsInformetrics data shows it's the first time exports have been valued at more than $100m.26 Mar 09:34 PM
The CountryContact to appeal $230m Southland wind farm denialContact will reapply for consent to build a 330MW wind farm near Wyndham, in Southland. 26 Mar 09:13 PM
The CountryThousands flock to South Island Agricultural Field DaysMore than 30,000 people are expected over the event's three days.26 Mar 07:56 PM
The CountryDire warning as ‘drought buster’ rain in April unlikely, North Island faces more dry months New data shows rainfall is down by about 75% in many areas. 26 Mar 02:00 AM
The CountryFarmers struggle as severe drought grips Tasman District"It's normally good grass out here, but it's just barren," says deer farmer Alf Kinzett.26 Mar 01:19 AM
The Country‘Heaven got a really great one’: Young man killed in jetboat accident namedThe young shearer's loved ones have been left reeling by his sudden death.25 Mar 02:00 AM
The Country‘Strong sense of confidence’: Kiwifruit industry eyes record harvestThe kiwifruit industry picked up last year and things are looking good for 2025.23 Mar 04:00 PM
The Country'Not a great situation': Marlborough growers face tough wine seasonWine makers ask growers to leave some grapes unpicked in Marlborough.19 Mar 11:30 PM
The CountryFonterra’s first-half profit climbs to $729mFonterra raises first half profit, dividend, keeps $10/kg milk price forecast19 Mar 08:15 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryContact’s rejected wind farm project will delay NZ energy transition, industry body warnsThe proposed wind farm was declined for being in an area of 'outstanding natural feature'.19 Mar 02:00 AM
The Country'Cavalier' fisherman fined $34k after failures onboard vessel during kina operationHe ignored warnings to fix the GPR device, which meant his boat was 'invisible'.18 Mar 09:40 PM
The Country‘Cash came in for Crays’: Couple given crayfish permit for hui illegally sold 35kg to local restaurantTony Magner says he's embarrassed by the fall from grace.18 Mar 06:00 AM
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 Country11 courses on the chopping block under proposed changes to NorthTecNorthTec says the courses under consultation had low demand for several years.16 Mar 10:00 PM
The CountryYoung Hunterville farmer wants to lower environmental footprint of family’s dairy farm“I get most stressed when the cows aren’t performing well."16 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryIn search of a new home: The creepy crawlies moving south from AucklandHuntsman spiders are not the only insects establishing themselves in new parts of NZ.14 Mar 05:00 PM
The CountryDigging for glory: Bay of Plenty’s finest compete in excavation showdownThe event features unique challenges like slam dunking a basketball with excavators.13 Mar 09:14 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 CountryMangawhai butcher Dan Klink hopes Sharp Blacks have cutting edgeKlink, who owns Mangawhai Meat Shop, is set to represent New Zealand on the world stage.10 Mar 04:00 PM
The Country'Blindsided:' Farm worker wins $30k after being fired a week before ChristmasThe man said he had to beg and borrow from family to support his partner and children.09 Mar 01:00 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
The CountryDrought declared in key NZ farming regions, Govt offers supportThe government is providing $100,000 to support affected farmers.07 Mar 12:54 AM
