New ZealandNZ Post mail deliveries could be cut to twice a week in some parts of countryA proposed rule change could mean fewer deliveries to large parts of the country.29 Oct 03:30 AM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'The barbecue savant': Inside the world of New Zealand's competitive BBQ circuitCompetitive BBQ is surging in popularity in NZ - and we already have a world champ.27 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'He’s a little character': Pūkeko's 29km journey back homeWhen it comes to finding their way around, pukeko rival homing pigeons27 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandVege tips: Kem Ormond's proudest achievement this yearOPINION: Here's a little show-and-tell about how things are progressing in my garden.26 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'A new menace': The peach-stealing possums of 1939"His ripening peaches were completely or partially eaten by nocturnal visitors."26 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Thought I was invincible': The man who technically died on the rugby field'If this had happened on the farm I wouldn’t have had a chance.'25 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandMeteorologist says Hawke’s Bay is the place to be this weekendAs the A&P show wraps up attention turns to the rest of the long weekend.25 Oct 01:21 AM
New ZealandCouncil opts for most expensive option for Southland MuseumA public mood of “just get on and do it”, says councillor.22 Oct 08:05 PM
New ZealandHortNZ scholarship programmes open for 2025Programme focused on supporting next generation of innovators and leaders in the sector.22 Oct 02:00 AM
New ZealandCommunity stepping in to safeguard Doubtless Bay kiwiThere's no doubt about a new kiwi population in Doubtless Bay.19 Oct 11:00 PM
New ZealandVege tips: Rabbits and aphids and snails, oh my!Opinion: Remember that having a few pests is a natural part of gardening.19 Oct 04:01 PM
New ZealandMr Ritchie and the 130-mile long blackberry bush of 1925Eradicating blackberry was an "apparently hopeless task" in 1925.19 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhy you don't want to win the Moorpark Derby - OpinionOpinion: The Moorpark Derby isn't on NZ's racing scene and that's probably for the best.19 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Our place is your place': From dairy factory to vibrant community hub'It benefits our community and preserves our history.'18 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandRural school marks major milestoneŌropi School opened in a house in 1899 for about 20 children.18 Oct 01:00 AM
New Zealand'No other option': Bus cancellations to force ‘truancy’ on rural familiesMums tell of 3 or 4-hour round trips to drive children to school.18 Oct 12:55 AM
New ZealandSurvey highlights Kiwis' food strugglesFood Hubs can only meet around 60% of their communities’ needs.17 Oct 11:45 PM
New ZealandIt's back: Memorial sculpture for Harawene unveiledHarawene statue 2.0: Memorial to much-loved Rotorua stray dog reinstated.16 Oct 09:14 PM
New ZealandThe Country Fast Five: Riding the China wave with Marcus MussonThe Country has five questions to get to know rural New Zealand a little better.16 Oct 09:01 PM
New ZealandUnderstanding the risk of facial eczemaA new three-year study is under way to understand the risk of facial eczema on-farm.16 Oct 07:30 PM
New ZealandFishing takes patience but the boat took five yearsThe little clinker boat has taken about two years of fulltime work to complete.16 Oct 04:00 AM
New ZealandBehind the scenes at the Kiwifruit Breeding Centre'It can take us 20 years to develop a concept.'15 Oct 09:10 PM
New Zealand'Devastating': School bus route review alarms rural groupsFederated Farmers and Rural Women NZ say eligibility criteria should be reviewed.14 Oct 09:34 PM
New Zealand'Pretty cool': Hunters' free venison mince feeds people in needOver 2 tonnes of venison mince processed, providing 16,000 meals to those in need.14 Oct 04:01 PM
New ZealandReplacement statue of Rotorua's icon dog to be revealedA sculpture dedicated to beloved Rotorua dog Harawene is to be unveiled this week.14 Oct 05:02 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandWatch: Napier’s little-known kiwi creche and the 60 fluffy chicks that play thereOne kiwi keeper says 'we pinch ourselves sometimes' being involved with the Napier creche.13 Oct 05:00 PM
New ZealandSweetcorn secrets: How to grow the perfect cropOPINION: When I think of summer, I think of sweetcorn.12 Oct 04:01 PM
New ZealandCull or protect? The deer debate of 1930“One could say that the deer are doing more good than harm."12 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandGrowing Future Farmers needs more farm trainersGrowing Future Farmers has 131 applications instead of the projected 80 placements.12 Oct 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Definitely my favourite tractor': A little Fergy called EricRoss Sainsbury 'deliberately find jobs that I can use Eric for'.11 Oct 04:01 PM
New ZealandFirst permaculture garden for Auckland Garden DesignFestGardeners keen on interesting design ideas are in for a treat.11 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandFarriers hone age-old craft at Central Districts contestOrganisers are hoping to make it an annual event.10 Oct 10:53 PM
New Zealand'It’s lovely here': Family move from city lights to country living'Sometimes we all just stand outside and watch the sunset.'10 Oct 06:00 PM
TravelWhere to find NZ’s best country pubsIn the name of research, Peter Janssen visited hundreds of NZ pubs.10 Oct 06:00 AM
