The CountryHot, dry conditions tip Northland into droughtBig dry gives Northland its eighth drought in past two decades07 Mar 12:52 AM
The CountryEels picked away at farmer’s injured leg - now he’s healed and planning to run a Coast to CoastSeven gruelling surgeries and a painstaking skin graft won't hold Harvey Nelson back.06 Mar 05:00 PM
The CountryOut-of-control rubbish fire revealed as Waipoua blaze causeFire and Emergency have this morning released the cause of the 100ha blaze.05 Mar 11:52 PM
The Country‘Pretty flawless’: Rangitīkei club triumphs at prestigious polo tournamentThe team last won the cup in 2010 and were runners-up in 2024.05 Mar 10:00 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‘Effectively a riot’: Intoxicated group causes havoc after national rowing champsAround 500 intoxicated people flooded the town, police say.25 Feb 02:28 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 CountryPest to plate: Students turn wallaby into snacks to raise pest awarenessAbout 40kg of wallaby mince will be used for the free quesadillas.20 Feb 11:00 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
OpinionJacqueline RowarthDr Jacqueline Rowarth: Why farming needs R&D investmentOPINION: Government investment in R&D is low in comparison with other countries.17 Feb 12:45 AM
The Country400-plus weka killed, DoC justifies trapping methods amid concernsDoC has defended its traps, saying rising species numbers may increase accidental catches.15 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryAuckland Council drops charge as star witness vanishes in Waiheke vineyard caseThe witness's mystery disappearance was linked to an 'employment issue'.14 Feb 04:00 PM
The Country'Balm for the community': Historic lodge to rise again after fire'The new build will enable us to continue the legacy of the grand old homestead.'14 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 CountryPretty with a purpose: How sunflowers are helping bring back the goodness to cyclone-hit soilsThe crop will never be harvested, but it serves a very important purpose.12 Feb 11:10 PM
The CountryPerson dies in workplace incident near QueenstownPolice said WorkSafe would be notified of the death.12 Feb 04:09 AM
The CountryOriginal painting for Split Enz album cover to be auctionedA painting featuring Split End band members, including Neil and Tim Finn, is up for sale. 12 Feb 12:44 AM
The Country'Pukekos love it': Growing wasabi in CanterburyGrowing wasabi started as a hobby for Fenton Wood; now it's a fully-fledged business.11 Feb 08:26 PM
The CountryCat crackdown could be on the way for Mid CanterburyAshburton District Council asked to investigate introducing a cat management programme.07 Feb 04:00 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 Country‘Plenty of concerns’: Residents vow to fight solar farm proposal near homesNeighbours are planning to gather evidence - 'feelings don't mean as much as facts'.05 Feb 09:54 PM
The CountryBeetle mania: The critters tackling ‘very large’ plant problemTradescantia leaf beetles target the rapidly growing South American weed.04 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryForestry worker injured during workplace accident in North CanterburyEmergency services responded to the incident at about 12.17pm.03 Feb 01:15 AM
PremiumPremiumThe Country‘A piece of nothing’: A high-country family’s ambitious farm succession planSusan and Willie MacDonald weren't the chosen ones – but their children might be.31 Jan 07:00 PM
The Country'So cheerful': Sunflowers bring joy despite tough growing seasonSunflowers can help supplement farm incomes or fundraising efforts for growers.31 Jan 05:01 PM
The Country‘Definitely a little unusual’: Summer snow surprises South IslandSnow is falling on Mt Hutt as cold southerlies sweep across the South Island.27 Jan 12:38 AM
The CountryGovt hints at ‘major’ mining announcement next weekChristopher Luxon acknowledged sensitivity but emphasised the need for growth.23 Jan 07:12 PM
The Country‘Appalling’: Grazing firm fined $48k after hundreds of cows left to wallow in mudTwo workers resigned after being told to return the cows to muddy paddocks.23 Jan 03:04 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryTall Timber: NZ’s biggest 20 forestry companiesWho are the companies behind New Zealand's third biggest export trade?22 Jan 04:00 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 CountryKiwi woman wins 'World's Ugliest Lawn' awardA Canterbury woman wins 'World's Ugliest Lawn' for water conservation.13 Jan 01:33 AM
