The Country'Hand-up': Boarding fee boost eases isolation for rural studentsSecondary students from remote areas can receive up to $6300 from the Government.08 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryCelebrating Waikato farmer Gordon Stephenson’s legacy“He believed deeply that you should leave the land in a better state than you found it." 07 Jun 05:01 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightOpinion: Why NZ should ditch yachts and chase cheeseOpinion: Forget the America’s Cup with its handbag-dog energy. The Cheese Cup is NZ's cup.07 Jun 05:00 PM
The Country'Big push now': Trainer's plea to save wild Kaimanawa horsesBex Tasker says there’s more urgent work to be done to help the heritage horse breed.06 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryBeef tallow spill causes slip hazard over Kaimāī RangeA clean-up crew and sucker truck are on the way to tackle the problem.06 Jun 02:20 AM
The Country'Mixed bag of extremes': Weather forces tough feed calls for farmersSome Northland farms experienced flooding five times in recent weeks.04 Jun 11:51 PM
LiveThe CountryHundreds without power across North Island, road snowfall warnings in South IslandMeanwhile, Fire and Emergency were called to 60 incidents in the upper north. 04 Jun 10:01 PM
The CountrySchool's shearing and woolhandling contest a hitThe school held its own version of the iconic Golden Shears championships.04 Jun 09:26 PM
The CountryStudy reveals main cause of lepto outbreak after Cyclone Gabrielle in Hawke's BayHawke's Bay farmer says he was surprised by how hard the disease impacted him.03 Jun 11:47 PM
The CountryWhy this winter will be warmer, wetter despite looming cold snapThis winter will be warmer than average, despite a cold snap this weekend.03 Jun 05:00 PM
The Country'That's how community works': Volunteers sustain Colville's mail service'We know who's who, and if it's addressed wrong, still gets to them.'02 Jun 10:52 PM
The CountryWarm, wet weather to hit NZ before cold snap brings freezing tempsMetService has issued heavy rain watches for parts of the South Island.02 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryBadly injured man spends nearly eight hours trapped in tractor by fallen treeThe man was airlifted to hospital with critical injuries. 02 Jun 06:18 AM
The CountryFormer Fieldays CEO made Officer of the New Zealand Order of MeritPeter Nation has contributed to the rural sector since the 1980s.02 Jun 12:00 AM
The CountryTop-tier: Peter Carty honoured for services to flyfishing'When the world seems to be against you, flyfishing can bring you back to reality.'02 Jun 12:00 AM
RoyalsRural community well represented in King's Birthday HonoursThis year’s honours acknowledge contributors to New Zealand’s rural sector.01 Jun 05:05 PM
OpinionKing of the Grill: How Charles could win Kiwi hearts (and stomachs)Opinion: His Majesty’s birthday feels as popular as a vegan sausage at a rural barbecue.31 May 05:00 PM
The CountryFarmers say 'don't toot your horns' this Moving DayPatience is key during New Zealand's bustling Moving Day.30 May 05:05 AM
The CountryWhisking it all for carrot cake triumphThe Ohakune Carrot Carnival started in 1971.29 May 05:00 PM
The Country'It's pumping': How a rural mother's catering venture became a community stapleA restaurant-quality meal, without travelling to town – it's a thriving business model.28 May 06:00 PM
The CountryWaikato firewood injuries rack up $2.4m ACC billNationally, 8374 firewood injury claims cost the country $19.9m in 2024.28 May 06:00 PM
ListenDairy farming since 1985: Changes in herd sizes and practices transform industrySponsored content: DairyNZ releases 100th podcast, discussing dairy farming's evolution.28 May 03:22 AM
The CountryNorthland Regional Council: Ratepayers not providing huge money needed for caulerpa fight The seaweed now covers about 280 rugby fields around 20 Bay of Islands locations.28 May 12:48 AM
The CountryToddler drowns in septic tank: Coroner says focus should be on safety, not blameWhanganui toddler Kelvin Chand fell into an uncovered septic tank on lifestyle block.26 May 06:00 PM
The CountryHeavy rain moves north as wet weather system crosses New ZealandMetService has issued heavy rain and strong wind watches for the middle of the country.25 May 07:00 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightGlenn Dwight: The Hamilton Fog Fence is an opportunity not to be mistOPINION: Come on, Hamilton — let’s make the Fog Fence a reality.24 May 05:00 PM
The CountryDo not pass Go: Farmer, 75, must report to jail after losing appealWarren Koberstein was convicted of severe animal cruelty offences.23 May 04:00 AM
OpinionSnails and oysters: From peasant fodder to posh fareOpinion: How did these unusual ingredients become items of conspicuous consumption? 23 May 03:29 AM
The CountryNorthland divers start New Zealand-first elimination work on invasive seaweed'Time is of the essence in the fight against caulerpa.'20 May 05:00 PM
The Country'In the winter, the roads can be a bit scary': The life of a rural midwifeMidwife Sheryl Wright is on call 24/7 with just 10 days off a year.18 May 09:54 PM
The Country'Bold step': Fieldays Society's sustainability pushThe National Fielday Society disclosed its Scope 3 emissions for the first time this year.18 May 04:59 PM
The CountryModel railway enthusiasts bring farming history to lifeClub initially used ex-dairy farmer and life member Brian Harvey’s hobby room and shed.17 May 05:01 PM
The Country'Real conversations': Fieldays spotlight on forestry's future role“Our forests generate important economic income for the regions."16 May 05:00 PM
The CountryDevcich Farmstead: A window into NZ's Dalmatian heritageSimun Devcich and his brothers bought the farm block in 1915. 16 May 03:28 AM
