The Country|UpdatedSH1 southbound opened after tractor crash at PōkenoPolice say one person appears to have suffered moderate injuries in the 2.30pm crash.17 Apr 05:27 AM
The Country'Attendance may be challenged': Rural families fear fuel hit to school term'We’ve got parents that are travelling half an hour at least to get their kids to school.'17 Apr 04:34 AM
The CountryThe Country: Barry Soper on Christopher Luxon's leadershipWayne Langford, H. McKay, Todd Charteris, C. Brandolino, Stu Loe, Stu Duncan, Barry Soper.17 Apr 01:48 AM
The CountryFresh weather warnings as weekend storm rolls inAlready-saturated regions are at risk of more slips and surface flooding.17 Apr 01:30 AM
The CountryGrowing pains for medicinal cannabisSeveral firms have closed since medicinal cannabis was legalised, then regulated in 2020. 16 Apr 09:40 PM
PremiumThe CountryTaking the petal off the metal: Region's biggest flower supplier closing after 60 years16 Apr 06:00 PM
The CountryEnd of era for pioneering North winery as family closes Okahu Estate after 40 years16 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryWhangārei Heads driver's crash into cattle beast sparks renewed fears Locals say feral cattle have roamed onto Whangārei Heads Rd for more than a decade.16 Apr 05:22 AM
The CountryThe Country: Taine Randell's farming credentialsOn today's show: Taine Randell, Jane Smith, Peter Newbold and Chris Russell. 16 Apr 01:49 AM
The Country'Tragically taken': Hunter shot in bush near Dannevirke was 44-year-old fatherPolice say the fatal shooting was accidental and an investigation is underway.16 Apr 01:12 AM
The Country756 lightning bursts light up night sky as cold blast lashes lower South Island16 Apr 12:06 AM
The CountryCow-ching: State-owned farmer to hand Crown $10m special dividend The $10m payment follows a $9.5m capital repayment from Fonterra.15 Apr 12:37 AM
The CountryThird time lucky: Bay of Plenty dairy manager takes top regional titleThe 28-year-old manages 700 cows on a 260ha farm at Galatea, Eastern Bay.14 Apr 09:21 PM
The CountryCashed-up dairy farmers urged to spend wiselyAdvisers warn tax can still apply if company-held funds are spent on holidays.14 Apr 09:13 PM
The CountryFonterra farmers’ $400,000 paydayHow will Fonterra's farmer-shareholders spend their $400,000 Mainland payments?13 Apr 09:48 PM
The CountryThe Country: Barry Soper on Christopher Luxon's leadershipWayne Langford, H. McKay, Todd Charteris, C. Brandolino, Stu Loe, Stu Duncan, Barry Soper.17 Apr 01:48 AM
The CountryThe Country: Taine Randell's farming credentialsOn today's show: Taine Randell, Jane Smith, Peter Newbold and Chris Russell. 16 Apr 01:49 AM
ListenDairyNZ: The ‘Five Fs’ farmers need to watch as cost pressures mountSponsored content: DairyNZ chair Tracy Brown on fuel prices, dairy-beef & awards season.15 Apr 04:10 AM
The CountryThe Country: Meet Fonterra CEO‑designate Richard AllenOn today: Christopher Luxon, Richard Allen, Tracy Brown, Hunter McGregor and Julia Jones. 15 Apr 01:57 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryTaking the petal off the metal: Region's biggest flower supplier closing after 60 years'We hope we’ve brought some pleasure to lives with our flowers.'16 Apr 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Last piece of the puzzle': Plans for orchard to be cleared for 75 new homesEarthworks on the 5ha-6ha kiwifruit orchard are due to start this spring.12 Apr 09:08 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMark ListerMark Lister: The smart way to put a big payout to work in a jittery marketOPINION: Many Fonterra farmers may ponder how to best invest a windfall of up to $400,000.12 Apr 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country‘Rare tailwind’: Fonterra’s giant $5.4b payout a timely economic boostFarmers and investors are getting $3.2b in capital repayments next week.11 Apr 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFrozen veg in New Zealand: The data behind McCain and Wattie’s cutsHouseholds now spend about $312m a year on frozen and processed vegetables.09 Apr 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryANZ lifts milk price forecast to $9.85/kg despite weaker dairy auctionANZ now expects a $9.85 per kgMS farmgate milk price this season. 08 Apr 03:19 AM
The CountryGrowing pains for medicinal cannabisSeveral firms have closed since medicinal cannabis was legalised, then regulated in 2020. 16 Apr 09:40 PM
The Country'No mean feat': Envy apples surpass $1 billion in global salesEnvy apples are grown in over 13 countries and sold in more than 55 markets.15 Apr 09:27 PM
Rural businessGold medal for David and Judi Grey's 'AvoGrey Greenskin’ avocadosDavid and Judi Grey win gold for their avos at the NZ Outstanding Food Awards.15 Apr 01:32 AM
Saturday15°C4°CPartly cloudy. A few showers, mainly in the afternoon. Northerlies, easing in the morning.
Sunday13°C5°CFine, then a few showers developing in the afternoon. Southeasterlies developing in the afternoon.
The CountryInside the Spring Sheep shift reshaping one young farmer’s futureRyan McPherson swapped a planned Wall Street career for sheep milking in Lichfield.11 Apr 05:05 PM
Sheep and Beef‘Never seen a year like it’: Record livestock prices defy fuel and freight pressuresSponsored content: “Who’d have ever thought you’d get $7 a kilo for a cull cow?”09 Apr 02:14 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionDeborah Pead: Why our farmers are more high-tech than you might thinkOPINION: New Zealand farmers stack the odds on ethics and science but stay too humble.03 Apr 02:00 AM
The CountryNo bull: Aussie scientists find hidden hornless gene in cattleThe newly identified Mongolian polled variant was found in a Queensland herd.05 Apr 05:00 PM
The Country'Tongue-soft’ red meat innovation wins Dragon’s DenRon Park’s Kiwi Tender meats are soft enough to crush with the tongue.29 Mar 08:39 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryRecord-breaker: Halter raises $377m at $3.3b valuation, reveals customer numbersPeter Thiel backs largest VC raise by an NZ-founded start-up.24 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryCould Raglan agri-tech start-up be the new Halter?Founder says dairy farmers currently enjoy a big advantage over beef farmers.22 Mar 08:00 PM
The CountryGrowing pains for medicinal cannabisSeveral firms have closed since medicinal cannabis was legalised, then regulated in 2020. 16 Apr 09:40 PM
OpinionMiddle East crisis exposes NZ to global fertiliser shock: Where is the plan?Gulf states now supply 36% of global urea exports, led by Iran, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.16 Apr 06:00 PM
The Country'No mean feat': Envy apples surpass $1 billion in global salesEnvy apples are grown in over 13 countries and sold in more than 55 markets.15 Apr 09:27 PM
Rural businessGold medal for David and Judi Grey's 'AvoGrey Greenskin’ avocadosDavid and Judi Grey win gold for their avos at the NZ Outstanding Food Awards.15 Apr 01:32 AM
The Country'Not just a job': GP honoured for 'lifelong commitment' to rural healthDr Jo Scott-Jones has had an 'incredibly satisfying working life' based at Ōpōtiki.14 Apr 12:00 AM
OpinionKem OrmondVege tips: Is cabbage the dream vegetable for 2026?OPINION: My favourite use for cabbage at the moment is for chow mein.11 Apr 05:00 PM
The Country1939: When petrol increases had farmers saddling up"You can grow your own ‘petrol’ for the horse on the farm."11 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryFour farmers, a forgotten grain and the pasta-maker bringing it to the plateTheir pasta now reaches about 40 outlets nationwide as demand grows.06 Apr 09:46 PM
Rural businessGold medal for David and Judi Grey's 'AvoGrey Greenskin’ avocadosDavid and Judi Grey win gold for their avos at the NZ Outstanding Food Awards.15 Apr 01:32 AM
The CountryCow-ching: State-owned farmer to hand Crown $10m special dividend The $10m payment follows a $9.5m capital repayment from Fonterra.15 Apr 12:37 AM
The Country'Extra vigilant': Nine deaths in five days on mainly rural roadsSeven of nine deaths since April 10 have been on regional roads.15 Apr 12:28 AM
The CountryTararua family triumphs at New Zealand ShearsFour titles were won by Tararua District competitors at the New Zealand Shears.14 Apr 11:15 PM
