The CountryWatch: Close encounter - 10-year-old's shark shock on Hauraki GulfA spate of shark sightings and encounters have already made headlines this summer.09 Jan 07:17 AM
The CountryThe perfect recipe to use those extra plumsUse up the summer glut of plums in style.09 Jan 05:30 AM
The CountryYear in Review: Vet students revive nude calendar traditionYear in Review: “It’s not meant to be raunchy; it’s just a bit of fun.”04 Jan 04:01 PM
The CountryFrom boarding school to farm: The many faces of Amberley HouseAmberley House has its fair share of ghost stories, like every old homestead.04 Jan 03:59 PM
The Country'Rich and full' recipe for beef mince with brisket lasagneThis take adds a bit of flair to the traditional recipe.03 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryYear in Review: Is it a giant log? No it's Joe Oliver's caravan!Year in Review: Kaitāia mechanic Joe Oliver creates eye-catching log caravan.02 Jan 04:01 PM
The CountryYear in Review: Farmer un-mooved by rare triplet calvesYear in Review: "I wouldn’t call it a special cow, it’s just another cow."01 Jan 04:01 PM
The CountryExplainer: How to safely forage for mushrooms - and poisonous ones to avoidHowever, the National Poisons Centre warns against eating wild mushrooms.31 Dec 09:00 PM
The CountryYear in Review: Recipes - Philippa Cameron’s delicious lemon sliceYear in Review: A light and fluffy, delicious lemon and coconut treat.31 Dec 04:01 PM
The CountryIconic Ferguson tractor to be raffled1956 FE35 being raffled off to raise funds for Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust.31 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryYear in Review: The daily grind is no problem for JakeYear in review: Part-time tree stump grinding work becomes full-time business for Jake.28 Dec 04:01 PM
The CountryDairy farmer wants to normalise the post-partum psychosis conversationAbbi Ayre was juggling farming, family and two bouts of post-partum psychosis.28 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryYear in Review: Tractor driver’s moa discovery gets even more impressiveYear in review: Moa footprints revealed to be second-oldest ever recorded.27 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryElectrocuted twice: Troy Hall's road to recoveryInspirational horticulturalist who turned his life around only to be electrocuted, twice.27 Dec 03:59 PM
The CountryFrom hip-hop to sheep and beef: Meet Junior TaulagoThe Chch quake spurred a direction change - now he's running a farm hit by the cyclone.26 Dec 03:59 PM
The CountryThe Big Wet to the Big Feed: The rural year that was 2023Kem Ormond takes a look at the big rural events of 2023.22 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryWinston in the manger? Jamie Mackay dishes out The Country's Annual AwardsOPINION: The Country host takes a look back at the highs and lows of 2023.21 Dec 10:00 PM
The CountryEast Coast and Tairāwhiti farmers still struggling after Cyclone GabrielleMany East Coast and Tairāwhiti farmers are still stuck in the mud.21 Dec 09:39 PM
The Country'Everyone loves it': Ag board game proves popular with students“It’s a fantastic game and the students engaged with it straight away,"20 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountrySubmissions sought on historic place status for Mangaweka bridgeMangaweka Bridge has a cantilever design rarely used in New Zealand.20 Dec 04:00 AM
The Country'It was our home': Former owners defend their treatment of Lake Hāwea StationNew owner Justine Ross had described the property as being rundown and neglected.20 Dec 12:48 AM
The Country'Fantastic': The Big Feed raises over 700,000 mealsDonations are still rolling in and the lines are still open.17 Dec 10:13 PM
The CountryChronic shortage of rural teachers: Te Hiku answers the callThe programme offers wraparound support to students from their local school and iwi14 Dec 10:00 PM
The CountryFarmers plant more than 4000 natives to enhance stream“Working together to restore the ecosystem of the entire stream would be amazing.”14 Dec 01:00 AM
The Country'Utterly blown away by this': Massive mince boost for Big Feed fundraiserA tonne of mince for every landmark Hickey reaches on his fundraising journey.14 Dec 12:42 AM
The CountryNature reserve stalwart loves sharing his knowledgeRhys Mills is a key person at the Ngā Manu Nature Reserve.13 Dec 09:47 PM
The CountryRural telethon The Big Feed in full swingTelethon aims to provide mince and milk meals for over 110 foodbanks across NZ.13 Dec 07:14 PM
The CountryTaipa kids learn about traditional Māori fish trapsFar North students learn how to catch fish using a historic Māori trap.13 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountrySunflower business blooms from family tragedy'I lost my sister in a car accident. Sunflowers were the theme at her funeral.'12 Dec 11:38 PM
The CountryMegan and Sacha ready to take each other’s world record shearing titlesSponsored content: Megan holds the solo 9-hr strong wool lamb record and Sacha the 8-hr.12 Dec 07:32 PM
The CountryKiwicoast Lions’ health night raises money for Rural Support TrustFashion show creates laughter amid serious message12 Dec 07:00 PM
The Country'It’s going to be epic': Dave Letele ready for The Big FeedA 14-hour live telethon is a step outside the Brown Buttabean's comfort zone.11 Dec 11:08 PM
The CountryTrampoline star on a high after fishing and golf eventTrampoline star catches 13.5kg kingfish and has eight handicap golf swing.11 Dec 09:18 PM
The Country'Our farming community is hurting': Urgent plea to reduce quad bike risks“It is in our DNA to protect one another - this Christmas we must make that happen.”11 Dec 03:07 AM
