PremiumPremiumThe Country'Our planning laws are a mess': Top CEO on 'whims and fancies' stopping big projectsMike Fuge says that is not appropriate when we have such an important job ahead26 Apr 12:00 AM
The CountryNapier council's new barriers frustrating fishermen: 'The beachfront is being closed off'Timber barriers are appearing along Marine Parade to stop vehicles.25 Apr 12:00 AM
The Country'Another wet weekend': Auckland, Northland brace for 'potentially severe' weatherWarm, humid air from the tropics shows potential for heavy falls. 24 Apr 07:00 AM
The CountryWhy demand for cottage cheese 'is going nuts'Fonterra has noticed the high-protein, low-calorie dairy food's popularity is on the up.24 Apr 03:35 AM
The CountryWhanganui's SH3 retains lower speed limit with public supportAnother section of SH3 is now open for public consultation on its 50km/h speed limit.24 Apr 03:17 AM
The CountryOn The Up: He's 100 – and the world's oldest motorcycle racerLeslie Harris has no intention of hanging up his leathers.23 Apr 05:02 PM
The Country'Cherished': Taupō farm vehicle victim described as 'beautiful pou'A long-time friend said they are 'extremely broken'.22 Apr 05:24 AM
The CountryBrent Mountford on farming the land he grew up onCouple's dream was to come back home, farm, and return the land to its original form.21 Apr 05:00 PM
The Country'Delighted': Bird lovers celebrate tīeke's return and thriving statusNorth Island saddleback were reintroduced to the Bay of Islands 10 years ago.21 Apr 05:00 PM
Opinion'Enormous potential': Three opportunities for NZ food innovationOpinion: 'We have enormous potential. Where is our thought process on that as a country?'19 Apr 05:00 PM
The Country'Really excited': Waikato farming family's hazelnut successThe Scott family ran a small beef operation but felt they needed to diversify.18 Apr 05:00 AM
The CountryCoromandel towns isolated by flooding, more heavy rain forecast as storm rages onRoads have been submerged, roofs ripped from buildings and ferries and flights cancelled.17 Apr 08:09 AM
The CountryJack Fagan joins NZ shearing tour teamJack Fagan will compete, as Mark Grainger can't leave his drought-stricken farm.16 Apr 10:07 PM
The Country'Prepare now': Cyclone Tam brings 130km/h gust, winds forecast to ramp up overnightForecasters warn of 120km/h gusts that may close the Auckland Harbour Bridge.16 Apr 05:56 AM
LiveThe Country'Strongest since 2017': New Tropical Cyclone Tam warning for strong winds, giant swellsTam is moving at 35km/h south towards New Zealand. 16 Apr 04:44 AM
The CountryFatal leap: Man drowns after slipping in gumboots while rock fishingA coroner has highlighted the dangers of rock fishing after Cameron Zimmerman's death.14 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryIcy plunge: Temperatures to drop 10C as snow hits southA cold, punchy southerly is set to bring a cold snap over much of the country. 14 Apr 03:11 AM
The CountryAbsolutely outstanding in their field, and butcheryA specialised Hawke's Bay meat producer gets the big one despite the cyclone.14 Apr 02:15 AM
The CountryClevedon - where the water buffalo roamRichard and Helen Dorresteyn own and run Clevedon Buffalo Company.13 Apr 09:07 PM
The CountryHoliday washout: Subtropical low set to batter NZ with heavy rain, severe galesHeavy rain is expected in Northland, Auckland, and Coromandel on Wednesday.13 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryOn The Up - ‘Fresh produce is now a luxury’: Northlanders tackle food crisisNorthlanders help families become self-reliant by growing their own vegetables.11 Apr 07:00 PM
The CountryRuapehu mayor demands answers over delays to rural health centreRuapehu's mayor says the community is being ignored over the Raetihi centre.11 Apr 06:00 PM
The CountryNot her first rodeo: Rookie rider sets new benchmarksBrooke Atkinson won the 2025 NZ Rookie Barrel Racing and All-Around Champion titles.11 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryThe big chill: Kiwis wake to freezing temperatures as cold snap grips the countryAuckland had the highest early morning temperature at just 12C.09 Apr 09:25 PM
The CountryFirst-time entrants win Waikato dairy awardThey manage a 262ha, 1090-cow farm as equity partners and contract milkers.08 Apr 10:19 PM
The CountryLocals take NZTA median barriers fight to ParliamentRochelle Zajko's petition calls for barrier gaps and safe turning bays.07 Apr 08:00 PM
The Country‘Herd more than double’: Urgent call to rehome Kaimanawa horses'Time is running out.'07 Apr 03:03 AM
The Country‘Incredible milestone’: Ōhiwa mussel restoration hits 45 million markA temporary two-year harvesting ban protects the mussel beds' recovery progress.05 Apr 10:00 PM
The CountryBlueberry growers thrive with bumper cropPackhouse director Patrick Malley points to exciting future for Northland horticulture.04 Apr 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryKiwi electric fence maker Gallagher takes full control of European unitGallahger Group has taken full control of Gallagher Europe to further expand the business.03 Apr 10:00 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 CountryNorthland set to lose $70m tomato project to WaikatoGlasshouse will relocate to Waikato for a new CO2 supply after Marsden Point closure.02 Apr 09:57 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country‘Has an impact’: Hawke’s Bay station sold to overseas owner to be converted to forestry'Land use change is hard socially and you have to be really careful.'02 Apr 06:00 PM
The CountryRaglan dairy farmer wins Waikato farm environment awardDedication to animal welfare and the environment helped Tor Pedersen win.02 Apr 04:00 PM
