The CountrySubtropical low to bring heavy rain and severe gales to upper North IslandNorthland is under a heavy rain watch from 6pm today until 6pm tomorrow.18 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country‘It’s reality with a capital R’: Inside the secrets of Country Calendar - a day on the set of NZ’s most popular TV show‘I think there are a lot of NZers who have a slight hankering for a life in the country.’18 Jan 06:30 AM
The CountryHow three fashionable farmers built a stylish rural lifeThe family’s Mystery Creek block now hosts two home businesses and three houses.17 Jan 04:01 PM
The CountryRescue underway for motorists trapped by slips in Waioweka Gorge stormPolice urge worried relatives to call 105 and quote event number P065149924.16 Jan 05:44 AM
The CountryEntries open for farm ownership prizes at NZ Dairy Industry AwardsAwards from ASB and Fonterra help farmers take the next step towards farm ownership.15 Jan 01:41 AM
The CountrySeaweed to gold: Inside NZ’s nanocellulose breakthroughThe biorefinery can produce up to 1600kg of nanocellulose hydrogel weekly.13 Jan 02:47 AM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthDr Jacqueline Rowarth: Busting dairy's ‘tonne of nitrogen’ mythOPINION: It's time to rethink assumptions about dairy cows and NZ's groundwater quality.12 Jan 10:38 PM
The CountryWet change coming: Low-pressure system on way after scorching spellA heavy rain warning could be issued for Thursday across Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough.12 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryElite private school taught Tom Phillips bushcraft, shooting skillsThe future fugitive trained in bushcraft, survival, and firearms at posh private school10 Jan 09:00 PM
The CountryHeat alerts for 15 centres amid scorching temps, severe gales pose 'extreme' fire dangerThe MetService-issued heat alerts include several holiday hot spots.10 Jan 12:26 AM
The CountryDairy expo returns to Bedford Park in FebruaryThe two-day expo runs at Bedford Park, Matamata, on February 18 and 19.07 Jan 04:03 PM
The Country'If there is no hunting pressure': Wild pigs push farm damage and TB fearsOspri has tested 99,641 cattle and deer for TB in the region since February.07 Jan 05:00 AM
Rural businessRural leader launches finance and payments appThe GrowPay app links farmers to lending, deposits and a digital wallet.06 Jan 01:00 AM
The Country New shearing record of 732 in nine-hours for shearer Simon Goss Video review showed Simon Goss' crucial final catch was made with under a second left.05 Jan 07:38 PM
The Country'Our cows really surprised us': Why less is more on this dairy farmThe Burgesses' 320-cow Friesian herd now averages 700kgMS from 550kg cows.05 Jan 04:03 PM
The CountryWhanganui shearer breaks nine-hour world record with 732 ewesSimon Goss broke the record with less than 50 seconds to spare. 05 Jan 07:25 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFast food’s local links: How much NZ meat do the big chains use?One-tenth of New Zealand’s annual beef exports goes to McDonald’s overseas. 04 Jan 06:00 PM
The CountryThunderstorms hammer North Island as mayor opens relief fund for residentsThunderstorms with hail up to 20mm in diameter are possible from Taranaki to Auckland.02 Jan 04:00 PM
DairyFrom hotline to honours: Farmer receives New Year Honour for rural sector serviceNeil Bateup helped raise more than $3m for farmers after Cyclone Gabrielle.30 Dec 04:00 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightGlenn Dwight: Snails, dinosaurs and weirdness – my review of 2025OPINION: A look at the odd, fun and joyful moments that made us proud to be Kiwi in 2025. 27 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryThunderstorms sweep country as MetService warns of flash flooding and hailPredicted downpours pose a threat of flash flooding in some areas. 26 Dec 01:10 AM
The CountryHeavy rain, thunderstorm risk for Boxing Day shoppers as wild weather lashes both islandsA heavy rain watch is in force from 6pm for Bay of Plenty east of Whakatāne.25 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryRentals to realising the dream: The road to first farm ownershipTheir strict budgets, low early interest and off-farm income reduced debt fast.23 Dec 04:02 PM
The Country'Risk to public health': Dumped landfill cheese taken and sold to publicPeople are urged to bin suspect cheese and report illegal sales to NZ Food Safety.22 Dec 01:53 AM
The CountryNext generation first: Fonterra launches two-year dairy training pilotStudents aged 16-20 will train on Fonterra farms and gain an NZQA qualification.21 Dec 03:58 PM
The CountryHow a Waikato orchard is testing a new way to keep prime farmland in fruitAnnie Perkins has bought into the business, learning alongside John Woolford.20 Dec 04:02 PM
The CountryShane Jones orders total halt to crayfish harvesting from April next yearThe ban will run from April 1, 2026 for five years or until stocks recover.19 Dec 06:12 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFarmers, companies fined $108,000 for Waikato dairy effluent dischargesThe effluent discharges were all in Te Awamutu area in March or August 2024.19 Dec 01:00 AM
The CountryOne dead after vehicle rolls on rural propertyEmergency services were called to the Piarere property about 5.15pm.18 Dec 07:54 PM
The CountryFast-track green light for Waihī North mineThe mining project is forecast to add $5.2b in gold and silver exports over 18 years.18 Dec 03:35 AM
The CountryChilly temperatures remain as rain clears for most of the countryTemperature highs are expected to sit in the low 20s for most of New Zealand.17 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryCool change sweeps in as wet, windy front spreads across the countryA sharp cool change will leave many towns stuck in the mid to high teens.16 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryMajor farming business returns to profitDebt was cut by 25%, or $10m, with dividends lifted from 28c to 60c.16 Dec 02:34 AM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthDr Jacqueline Rowarth: Why fines and fees are not fixing fly-tippingOPINION: Experts say lower dump fees and 24-hour access could cut rural rubbish. 15 Dec 12:57 AM
