The CountryThe Country: Shane Jones on dairy conversions in NZShane Jones, Andrew Hoggard, Stephen Jacobi, and Farmer Tom Martin. 29 Apr 02:00 AM
The CountrySevere thunder, rain for top of North Island as winter blast hits southTemps in parts down to single digits. Auckland is in line for rain tonight. 29 Apr 01:53 AM
The Country'Milestone' solar farm: Genesis powers 13,000 homes with new siteGenesis says its new solar farm will produce enough power to supply Ashburton.29 Apr 12:00 AM
The Country'Exactly like a Canadian moose': Hikers report second Fiordland moose sighting this yearThe unverified sighting has not been reported to DoC.28 Apr 09:15 PM
The CountryBird flu eradicated at Otago poultry farmMPI staff will support Mainland Poultry’s Hillgrove farm as it is repopulated.28 Apr 08:49 PM
The CountryHeavy rain, 'unseasonal snow' and wild winds coming for NZMetService has warned the Northland rain watch could be upgraded to a warning.28 Apr 07:00 PM
The CountryKerikeri students running competition to help eradicate moth plantCash prizes for Northlanders to remove pesky moth plants28 Apr 06:00 PM
The CountryMigrant farm worker claims she was 'roped' into importing cocaineRuth Ramirez-Alfonso was arrested in a major 2021 cocaine bust in New Zealand.28 Apr 08:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFonterra says NSW court decision will not change Mainland sale plans Fonterra says plans to divest its global consumer businesses are unchanged. 28 Apr 05:13 AM
The CountryOn The Up: 11-year-old dishing out 32 fillets after landing huge kingfish from beach'No one deserved something like this to happen to them more than Clancy.'28 Apr 03:31 AM
OpinionOpinion: Why healthy animals mean healthier communitiesOPINION: This year's World Veterinary Day theme was Animal Health Takes a Team.28 Apr 03:30 AM
The CountrySimmental cattle breeder Tony Thompson's life of legacyAt 80 years old, Tony Thompson shows no sign of slowing down.28 Apr 02:30 AM
The CountryThe Country: Is NZ heading for more dairy conversions? Phil Duncan, David Seymour, Riley Kennedy, Adam Thomson, Craig Hickman, Bryce McKenzie.28 Apr 01:43 AM
The Country'Really special': Horowhenua farm diversifies with agritourism'We’re very conscious we’re the guardians of this land for the next generation.'27 Apr 10:30 PM
The CountryUS tariffs to hit Delegat Group's 2025 earnings The wine company has lowered its earnings outlook due to a 10% tariff. 27 Apr 10:23 PM
The CountryKaiwaka Clothing celebrates 50 yearsScott Barrett was recently appointed as Kaiwaka’s brand ambassador.27 Apr 10:00 PM
The Country'Changed forever': Trainee machine operator's fingers severed in horror workplace accidentEveryday tasks such as showering and writing 'now require patience and adaptation'.27 Apr 06:57 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard Gaddum: ‘Economic vandalism’ - Harvests not homes on our fertile soilsOPINION: 'We don’t want highly-fertile food producing soils destroyed forever.'27 Apr 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryShelling out: Audit questions hold up assessment of troubled mussel farmCabinet agreed to invest $16.5m more into mussel business despite ongoing losses.27 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryStock truck full of sheep rolls on SH1 near BalcluthaThe Clinton Highway is closed following the single-vehicle crash. 27 Apr 02:43 AM
The Country'Huge step forward': New rural 'community base' for PāpāmoaIts mission is to 'serve the community' for recreational and educational purposes.27 Apr 02:00 AM
OpinionGlenn DwightTop dog? My search for a new best friendOpinion: Dogs are loyal, drooling little legends, but is there an alternative out there?26 Apr 05:01 PM
The Country'You've got rat bite fever': Northland woman's warning to trappersShe touched a live rat briefly, leading to severe infection and sepsis.26 Apr 05:00 PM
The Country'Chance to share our space': Farm lake brings community togetherOxford farmer Geoff Sparks says, 'I don’t believe in the rural-urban divide.' 26 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryVege tips: A little piece of paradise at the bottom of your gardenOpinion: A garden retreat in winter? Why not build a shed close to your vegetable patch?26 Apr 05:00 PM
The Country'Jealously': The Hawke's Bay ploughing stoush of 1881"We trace the abolition of ploughing matches to jealousy of local ploughing associations."26 Apr 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Our planning laws are a mess': Top CEO on 'whims and fancies' stopping big projectsMike Fuge says that is not appropriate when we have such an important job ahead26 Apr 12:00 AM
The Country'There was a breakout': Herd of cows go for a dip in Napier estuaryFarm staff used kayaks to bring the curious heifers back, after they lifted a gate hinge.25 Apr 06:00 PM
The CountryWhy John Rohloff is dubbed 'Mr Consistency' in excavationTe Puke is now home to the county’s second-best excavator operator.25 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryScholarship winner to get scientific with farming'This scholarship will allow me to focus even more on my academic and career goals.'25 Apr 04:59 PM
The CountryGovernment extends aid for drought-hit farmers facing long recoveryFarmers have a new focus on minimising the impact of extreme weather events.25 Apr 03:00 AM
The CountryNapier council's new barriers frustrating fishermen: 'The beachfront is being closed off'Timber barriers are appearing along Marine Parade to stop vehicles.25 Apr 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Golden opportunity': 56ha of 'prime farmland' rezoned, approved for developmentMore than 450 homes could be built on the land.25 Apr 12:00 AM
The Country'That was the finish of him': 100-year-old veteran on tough days and toasts at the end'I was quite content to be back home.'24 Apr 08:29 PM
