PremiumPremiumThe CountryBeach battle: Fence of steel poles erected to protect wildlife refugeThe fence required resource consent from the Northland Regional Council under the RMA.14 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryTidy Kiwi cleans up Karangahake Gorge single-handedlyQuinn Barker is a very tidy kiwi and he has 350 bags of litter to prove it14 Jan 07:20 AM
The CountryEntitled hikers vandalise signs, ignore ban on closed kauri tracksFourteen people issued trespass notices over summer break.14 Jan 05:50 AM
The CountryNew Wanaka brewing site strives for sustainabilityb.social facility is charged fully from renewable energy rather than gas.13 Jan 11:45 PM
The CountryDr Jacqueline Rowarth: The problem with VeganuaryComment: Dr Rowarth investigates the vegan call to "give up meat to save the planet".13 Jan 11:30 PM
The CountryForest and Bird blames Antipodean albatross decline on longline fishersForest and Bird said the albatross have a nationally critical threat status.13 Jan 10:15 PM
The CountryFive trespassed from Hawke's Bay DOC campsite for starting fire for 'Kiwi camping experience'"Toasting marshmallows" is no excuse in a total fire ban, DOC says.13 Jan 10:09 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryBeach clean-up raises awareness of bottling plant caseBeach cleaners collect three sacks of rubbish.13 Jan 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryRob Rattenbury: The ongoing war against possumsThis is a neverending war with periods of peace after bouts of extermination.12 Jan 05:30 PM
The CountryBest of 2019: Rubbish dumped at native Whanganui bushDOC staff and Gordon Park volunteers want to see a stop to dumping in native bush block.10 Jan 11:00 PM
The CountryDrying out: Parts of North Island could soon be in droughtPockets of the North Island could slide into drought if a big rainmaker doesn't come soon.09 Jan 11:00 PM
The CountryIrrigators say policy will destroy rural New ZealandBut environmentalists say the status quo should not continue.09 Jan 10:58 PM
The CountryDr Jacqueline Rowarth: Check before you swim this summerComment: Is NZ's Clean Water proposal too stringent in its assessment of swimmability?08 Jan 06:00 PM
The CountryYear in Review: Todd Muller - Why our farmers deserve betterLooking back at one of the most popular stories on The Country in the past 12 months.06 Jan 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryBest of 2019: Plastic pollution in Hātea Awa third highest in countryMost of the litter found is plastic items and food wrappers.05 Jan 10:50 PM
The CountryComment: Identifying 'whodunit' is a freshwater priorityComment: Are our favourite swimming spots good to go? And if not, why not?03 Jan 05:00 PM
The CountryA rural education at Auckland Teachers' Day OutTeachers get an insight into what goes on from paddock to plate.01 Jan 05:00 PM
The CountryJulia Jones: Farmers need to accentuate the positiveComment: Julia Jones calls for the farming industry to focus on the positives.28 Dec 05:00 PM
The CountryDehydrated monkey discovered in container of wood from South AmericaDead monkey found in a container of wood products shipped from North America19 Dec 11:40 PM
The CountryFarmers' commitment to change lifts FEP gradesFarm Environment Plans help farmers to recognise and manage on-farm environmental risks.19 Dec 09:30 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWarning: Why electricity prices could increaseAnalyst warns gas supply problems could hit industry and push up energy prices.18 Dec 04:43 AM
The CountryTe Papa defends dirty farm water displayTe Papa's Kate Camp responds to farmer criticism of museum's dirty water display.17 Dec 02:30 AM
The CountryRevealed: NZ's new climate change commissionersSome of our leading authorities just named as members of new climate change watchdog.16 Dec 11:30 PM
The CountryHealth warning issued for Lake OkaroPeople should avoid any activity which results in significant contact with the lake water.16 Dec 02:22 AM
The CountryEmissions profile sparks cow debate in SouthlandAgricultural-related emissions were found to be the largest emission source for Southland.15 Dec 08:30 PM
The CountryPrimary industries aiming to lead world in sustainabilityPrimary Sector Council announces "Fit for a Better World" vision.15 Dec 08:15 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'She's on my hit list' - DoC staff threatened, abused, over 1080Pictures and personal details of DoC staff are being shared online among 1080 opponents.15 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryTrashed farmland could be a conservation treasure"Uncontested lands" could be low-hanging fruit for expanding world's conservation areas.12 Dec 01:00 AM
The CountryFarming groups welcome passing of NAIT and Farm Debt Mediation lawsFederated Farmers say new laws are "good news" for the agriculture sector.11 Dec 11:45 PM
The CountryEffectiveness of possum-control work questionedOmission of large tract of forestry in middle of possum-control area concerns farmer.09 Dec 10:30 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryKiwi's hotel room visit a sign pest control paying off, Treaty Grounds boss saysWildlife returning to Waitangi with a kiwi in a hotel room and penguins by the pool.09 Dec 10:00 PM
The CountryDune protection to be extendedTe Rarawa will extend its dune protection on the Tauroa Peninsula.09 Dec 07:49 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryTauranga housewife accused of importing illegal plantsA Tauranga housewife has been charged with importing banned goods.09 Dec 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryNo swimming for seventh year running as lake turns green with algal bloomThe solution to algae problem at Dudding Lake could be grass carp and freshwater mussels.09 Dec 04:00 PM
