The Country'Our hearts are with you' - rescuers' harrowing call to leave missing firefighter; Napier under waterHardest hit regions may be without power for weeks.14 Feb 03:56 AM
The CountryLive: 'Go immediately' - evacuations in Taradale; national state of emergency declared; firefighter missing; mass power cutsTens of thousands of people waking to blackouts this morning.13 Feb 09:40 PM
The Country‘Devastated’: 50,000 chickens dead in fire at Waikato farmA blaze at Zeagold chicken farm in Waikato took the lives of 75,000 egg-laying hens today.06 Feb 06:17 AM
The CountryPoultry factory electrician who fell foul of the rules was justifiably sackedHe put himself and others at risk when fixing a frayed electrical cable.27 Jan 01:23 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryHorror chainsaw accident: MP bounces back from disaster'Pretty rural bloke' who broke his neck is now ACC spokesman.26 Jan 08:17 PM
The CountryRural support trust walks with communities when things get toughThey're the first port of call for workers in the primary industry when they need help.15 Jan 10:53 PM
The CountryRototuna's unusual neighbour: A farm in the city's urban heartThe Earth Stewards produce organic vegetables using a special method: no-dig farming.06 Jan 05:30 PM
The CountryFonterra's Tīrau site receives multi-million dollar investmentThe investment allows the factory to produce lactose, a more profitable product.04 Jan 05:30 PM
The CountryTe Kowhai beekeeper couple buzzing for mānukaMargaret and Bill Bennett were involved in developing the UMF system for mānuka honey.18 Dec 05:30 PM
The CountryTaumarunui back on the Main Trunk LineKiwiRail and Ruapehu District Council celebrate the new stop for the Northern Explorer.10 Dec 05:30 PM
The CountryFieldays 2022: Same, same but different indeedLower visitor numbers offered an opportunity that a big event might not have been able to.06 Dec 09:30 PM
The CountryWin, win, win: Fieldays recognises industry leaders with awardsFieldays Society crowns four Innovation Award winners and three fencing champs.06 Dec 01:30 AM
The CountryMilktech NZ always looking to have an edge on rivalsAiming to be one of the most recognised and reliable world brands in milking equipment.05 Dec 10:35 PM
The CountryPaeroa company addresses nutrient-overloaded waterways with seaweedThe Fieldays innovation hub was the official launch pad for seaweed research on land.05 Dec 05:30 PM
The CountryOpen call for Open Farms hostsOpen Farms initiative seeks more host farmers for national open day on March 12.03 Dec 08:00 PM
The Country‘Strong’ level of enquiries from serious customers as Fieldays opens.17,000 visitors through the gates despite wet and blustery first day30 Nov 10:26 PM
The CountryFarmer acquitted after chopping tip of finger off, sentenced for firearms chargesBill Burr was given the maximum community work sentence, along with community detention.28 Nov 11:12 PM
The CountryMerging indigenous knowledge and regenerative agriculture principlesRestoring the mauri of the land left after confiscations.28 Nov 03:02 AM
The CountryMorrinsville people asked to conserve waterThe local councol asked residents to continue using water for essential purposes only.28 Nov 02:37 AM
The CountryFieldays Kitchen 2022 to highlight New Zealand produceSeven Kiwi chefs are set to cook up a storm at the Fieldays Kitchen.25 Nov 03:48 AM
The CountryMotorists urged to 'drive with caution' after bad weather causes slips overnightThere are road closures in Waikato and Bay of Plenty.22 Nov 05:55 PM
The CountryCambridge's Victoria Bridge maintenance won't affect Fieldays trafficThe bridge will remain open to two lanes of traffic for the time of Fieldays.14 Nov 06:20 PM
The CountryFieldays Innovation Award panel selects 65 finalistsFinalists were chosen across three categories: Prototype, Early-stage and Growth and Scale12 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryFieldays health and wellbeing hub to triple in sizeDue to demand, the Fieldays society increased the size of the health hub at the event.10 Nov 10:35 PM
The CountryLake Taupō sees red after truck spillA part of Lake Taupo was bright red after the spill.07 Nov 09:30 AM
The CountryMorrinsville: Meet the country town with a big town vibeWith Matamata and Te Aroha, it makes up one of NZ's most fertile farming areas.26 Oct 10:40 PM
The CountryGovernment invests $2m in South Waikato bio feasibility studyThe study explores the development of hydrogen and bio-fuels at Tokoroa's Kinleith Mill.23 Oct 06:20 PM
The CountryWaikato sausages a banger at national sausage compNew World Te Rapa's pork sausage is joint winner of the Supreme Award.22 Oct 10:35 PM
The CountryRubbish burning power plant planned for Te AwamutuThe public will be able to have their say on the proposal.20 Oct 06:20 PM
The CountryCouncil supports landowners in planting millions of treesLandowners have retired the equivalent of 21 average-sized farms.14 Oct 05:30 AM
The CountryPublishing hopes for young Waikato science fair winnerNIWA awards enhance science and technology for young New Zealanders.13 Oct 06:20 PM
The CountryWaikato herdsman's story to air on New Zealand screensAndrew Johnstone's life with his cows is the topic of new doco When The Cows Come Home.10 Oct 09:20 PM
The Country'Horrific tragedy': Widow gives birth after husband's alleged murderThe newborn baby boy is the spitting image of his father, who he will never meet.09 Oct 05:08 AM
The CountryLarge crop of asparagus unsellable after cold snap160 hectares of crop accounts for about half of New Zealand's market.07 Oct 01:30 AM
