The Country'Best days of my life': NZ Forest Products Ltd workers reunite for last timeMore than 260 people travelled from across New Zealand and Australia to Tokoroa.25 Feb 03:30 PM
The CountryRural community still cherishes their hallThe Hunga Hunga Hall has been part of the Waikato rural community since 1954.24 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryWaikato shearer breaks world merino shearing recordThe record took place in Australia at Spring Valley Farm, Darkan, southeast of Perth.23 Feb 10:08 PM
The CountryDogs Yardley and Chuck to be honoured on Purple Poppy DayYardly and Chuck kept Kiwi soldiers safe in Afghanistan.21 Feb 04:00 PM
The Country'Amazing to watch': Why Ray is hooked on pigeonsRay Hooker began caring for pigeons at just 11 years old.21 Feb 04:00 PM
The Country'Meticulous' teen farm hand fatally electrocuted while installing fenceJayden Disher was setting up a fence when the wire touched low-hanging powerlines. 19 Feb 02:00 AM
The CountryA second shot at Young Farmer title for Hamilton's Hugh Jackson'Probably my last crack at the big dance, so it’s now or never to give it everything.'17 Feb 12:04 AM
The CountryMorrinsville A&P Show goes from strength to strengthThe town's population is less than 10,000. Last year 8000 people attended its A&P Show.14 Feb 03:59 PM
The CountryConfirmed: 230 workers to lose jobs as Kinleith Mill shuts paper productionStaff were called to an open-air meeting on the Tokoroa mill’s grounds.13 Feb 11:23 PM
The CountryKinleith Mill job cuts decision looms for 230 workersWorkers were called to an open-air meeting at 8.30am in Tokoroa.13 Feb 05:58 PM
The CountryNZ Army award caps stellar year for local fencer and recruitGisborne fencer Tim Garrick goes from top fencer to top soldier. 12 Feb 09:47 PM
The Country100 cats need new homes after owner’s cancer diagnosisThe family of a man diagnosed with Stage 3 lung cancer is determined to rehome his cats.09 Feb 06:11 PM
The CountrySpeed limit hike on SH5 ‘reckless’, raises crash concernsAn independent study found the 80km/h limit prevented 34 crashes in a year.06 Feb 09:00 PM
The CountrySevere thunderstorm watch for central North Island todayHeavy showers are expected in Bay of Plenty, Waikato, and Taupō this afternoon.06 Feb 06:48 PM
The Country‘Just keep swimming’: ‘Tarzan’ attempts 235km surfboard paddle of riverBrenden Hawkins aims to paddle the Whanganui River on a surfboard.04 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryUnbelievabull! Small towns rocked by confusing signThe sign near Bulls incorrectly states SH1 is closed, diverting traffic early.03 Feb 07:44 PM
The CountrySeeds of hope: Globally rare habitat shows signs of recovery after 1000ha blazeThe October fire released about $9.6m worth of carbon into the atmosphere.30 Jan 11:18 PM
The CountryWork to start on NZ's biggest solar farm in 2025It would create enough power to supply the equivalent of about 35,000 homes.29 Jan 05:00 PM
The CountryWatch: Logs fly after trailer dramatically detaches on highwayThe video shows cars swerving to avoid flying timber and debris.22 Jan 09:53 PM
The CountryOrganic beef farm sees biodiversity flourishHamish Browne and Robyn Budd are now in their eighth year of farm ownership.17 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryTaupō scrub fire contained, crews reinforcing 'control line'Three helicopters and multiple fire crews battled the blaze.15 Jan 08:35 PM
The Country'Challenging': Coromandel fire expected to take several days to put outFour crews and three helicopters return to dampen hotspots.12 Jan 08:45 PM
The CountryThundestorm alerts issued around NZ, motorists warned to take careMotorists are being warned to drive 'carefully' as heavy falls start in Rotorua, Taupō.21 Dec 02:16 AM
The CountryNorth Island braces for thunderstorms, hail and heavy downpoursMotorists are being warned to drive 'extremely carefully'.20 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryCoromandel murder-accused’s pigs to be moved to WellingtonAn animal welfare group is coming to collect around 40 of the 'pet pigs'.19 Dec 11:18 PM
The CountryFears Coromandel murder-accused's pigs will be 'targets for hunters'A Givealittle page made an 'urgent appeal' for their safety.18 Dec 05:00 AM
The CountryTimber bridges could become 'new norm' for NZSH26 between Thames and Paeroa is to close for a month for a bridge build.16 Dec 03:19 AM
The Country'Chance for a real solution': Winston Peters says he will advocate for Kinleith Mill workers'Targeted government intervention is sometimes necessary.'09 Dec 11:24 PM
The CountryKiwi deaths in leg-hold traps 'doesn't need to happen' DoC saysLeg-hold traps should be installed off the ground to avoid catching birds like kiwis.09 Dec 12:56 AM
The CountrySave our mill: Proposed job cuts threat to entire town, advocates say“This is going to be the beginning of the end if we don’t do anything about it.”04 Dec 05:15 AM
Rural businessCoromandel agritourism business wins supreme awardThe walk also won the Love of the Land award in October.03 Dec 11:01 PM
The CountryGolf club sells sheep after 55 years: ‘They’ve been integral to our success’TGC to invest $100,000 in new mower after selling sheep, aiming for 40 new members.29 Nov 06:19 PM
The CountryExplained: Everything you need to know about arsenic and drinking waterDrinking water testing has turned up slightly higher arsenic levels. Here's what to know.28 Nov 06:51 PM
The CountryUrgent testing under way after elevated levels of arsenic found in Akl's water supplyArsenic is a substance found in rock that can be deadly if consumed in large amounts.27 Nov 05:58 PM
