The CountryFrom ashes to renewal: How Tongariro’s blackened slopes could heal themselvesThe fire scorched 3000ha, about 4% of Tongariro National Park.20 Nov 01:28 AM
The CountryHidden contaminant: Tolaga Bay recreation reserve built over old landfillThe reserve was a landfill until 1986 and used for recreation until 2018.19 Nov 04:19 AM
The CountryNecks please: Welcoming zoo's new arrival a tall orderThe 2-year-old giraffe made the 520km trip from Christchurch to Hamilton.19 Nov 04:00 AM
The CountryTwenty-four hours of rain as dual weather systems strike - here's who is in firing lineThe drenching is being fuelled by a tropically-charged 'atmospheric river'. 17 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryBattle to protect Bay waters from invasive pestsThe seaweed caulerpa and freshwater gold clams threaten to overwhelm native species.16 Nov 05:00 PM
The CountryFrom log hauler to showpiece: The truck Alf couldn’t let go ofAlf Williamson’s prized 1992 Foden S106 has clocked more than 1.6 million km.15 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryFrom dairy to gold: How the Dyers built a kiwifruit dynasty'If you are not constantly adapting to change, you’re going backwards.' 14 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryFrom quarry to sanctuary: Sculpture Park and arboretum turn over new leafDorothy and John Wakeling hand over the Waikato park after a 34-year transformation.13 Nov 04:00 AM
The CountryThunder, torrents and 100km/h gusts: North Island braces for severe weatherMetService warns of rain and strong gusts as the weather system moves south.12 Nov 03:00 AM
The CountryBlue Duck Station wins national eco-tourism award'My hope is for New Zealand to become the biggest conservation project on earth.'10 Nov 05:00 PM
The CountryHow this Southland couple farm with the future in mindGrant and Bernadette Weller prove sustainability and profit can go hand in hand.07 Nov 04:01 PM
The CountryFarming Expo 'minimal time off farm for maximum impact'Counting down to East Coast Farming Expo in Wairoa, February 18-1903 Nov 11:00 PM
The CountryBreeding the 'wagyu of lamb' in Waimai ValleyAlastair Reeves has turned his eye to new sheep traits sought after by the modern farmer.02 Nov 09:39 PM
The Country'Neighbours thought I was a bit abnormal': Farmer's planting idea pays offSnow Chubb started planting trees for his cows 30 years ago, 'it was just common sense'.31 Oct 04:05 PM
The CountryThe Country: Miles Hurrell on Fonterra saleMiles Hurrell, Emma Poole, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Mark Copeland, and Chris Russell.30 Oct 01:00 AM
The CountryTimbersports world champ Jack Jordon on The CountryJamie Mackay's guests include Todd Charteris, Tracy Brown, Hunter McGregor and Jack Jordon29 Oct 01:21 AM
The CountryThis calf club for 'townies' has been running for almost 40 yearsJanet Macky remembers every child who has joined her club, and many have stayed in touch.28 Oct 10:45 PM
The CountrySevere wind gusts batter Auckland Harbour Bridge, spring snow dusts Canterbury, NZDF deployedTranspower declared a grid emergency after a lightning strike cut supply.28 Oct 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWhat’s at stake as Fonterra farmers decide fate of $4.2b Lactalis dealThe deal would see Fonterra’s Anchor and Mainland brands sold to Lactalis.27 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryWhy this former police officer talks to his beesKevin talks to his bees, handles them and spends time with the hives almost every evening.25 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryFrom risk to legacy: Farm Environment Awards celebrate 30 years"It was a risk, but we all realised this was what the future looked like.”24 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionHunter Wells'Haven't you ever had a flat?': City boy tested in rural lifeOPINION: Hunter Wells recounts another time he disappointed the farmer known as 'The Hat'.24 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryMagic day for Lucy and her Pixie in goat competitionHilltop Pixie judged Supreme Dairy Goat at 150th anniversary Spring Show22 Oct 01:46 AM
The CountryMinister, mayor want answers after massive flooding in WaitomoMayor says district was hit by 'severe storms' and a red warning should have been issued.21 Oct 09:49 PM
The Country'Size of a ping-pong ball': World's largest blueberry to be grown in NZThe genetically-enhanced Eterna blueberries are to be grown in Kerikeri and Waikato.19 Oct 10:25 PM
The CountryOngaonga marks 150 years with parade, vintage cars and Victorian flairFounded by Henry Hamilton Bridge in 1875, Ongaonga marked 150 years in style.19 Oct 09:47 PM
The CountryTech is key on this Tirau dairy farm'We’re all on the same page - we want robotics to milk the cows for us.'19 Oct 08:15 PM
The CountryRural paper celebrates 300th issue milestoneCoast & Country News marks 300 editions in October 2025, spanning 25 years in print.17 Oct 03:59 PM
The Country'It was a raging bloody fire': Farmer recounts Targa Rally crash near RotoruaOne injured person was flown to Waikato Hospital after the crash.17 Oct 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryStock Takes: PGG Wrightson’s board shake-up raises questions over shareholders' motives Agria and Elders used their combined 56% stake to oust the board leaders.16 Oct 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Small towns fight incursion of big fast-food jointsOPINION: Tirau will get two drive-through fast-food joints despite opposition.16 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'The Great Helmsman' Jim Bolger left school at 15 & rose to be PM. His legacy is immense'Because it is the right thing to do': Bolger brokered first big Treaty deals with iwi.15 Oct 06:30 PM
The Country'Better animal all round': New dairy-beef breed raised in TaupōAbout 350 Synergizer calves have been born on a Pāmu farm near Taupō. 14 Oct 08:39 PM
The CountryTop handlers vie for honours as Royal Show dog trials beginWaikato triallist Leo Jecentho will judge the four-day championship.14 Oct 04:00 PM
