The Country'Artificially coloured': Faking show sheep in 1911If a sheep was not shown in its natural colour "it was not worthy of being shown at all".08 Mar 04:00 PM
The Country'Every day is a privilege': Mark Leslie on leading NZ's largest farm"Agriculture is far from being a sunset industry".08 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryVege tips: Preserving your garden's bounty for winterOpinion: Kem Ormond is stripping her garden of produce before winter arrives.08 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryWhanganui hunters urged to be sure this RoarThe Roar season begins in late March and runs for about four weeks.08 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryTeen breaks barriers with historic tractor-pull winElla Martin, 17, is the first female to win the Northland Field Days' tractor-pull title.07 Mar 10:00 PM
The CountryA life spent 'going towards things that everybody else is running away from'Te Arohanui Cook is the first woman in a leadership role in brigade’s 110-year history.07 Mar 05:00 PM
The CountryWorld famous in Hastings: The official history of the ‘meatball’Sitting in pie warmers since 1953, they're beloved by our region alone.07 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryMountain for sale: Iconic station has been in family for more than 100 years'Time for someone else to have a go' with one of Hawke's Bay's most outstanding features.07 Mar 05:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Stoat trapping is crucial to saving NZ’s native birdsWithout stoat control, 94% of kiwi chicks don’t survive to adulthood.07 Mar 04:30 PM
The CountryA unique slice of Paradise in the middle of nowhereKem Ormond's three days at Blue Duck Station were truly something special.07 Mar 04:00 PM
The Country‘Not here’: Is this town the nimby capital of NZ?They have fought off windfarms and airports, and now they're against a gold mine. 07 Mar 04:00 PM
The Country'Believe in yourself': Students tackle environmental challenges at expo'Just because it hasn’t been done before, it doesn’t mean you can’t do it.'07 Mar 03:59 PM
The CountryLuxon visits the Wānaka A&P ShowLuxon officially opened the show before visiting the wool pavilion and sheep yards.07 Mar 03:47 AM
The CountryFire ban: All permits revoked for North Waikato and CoromandelFire and Emergency New Zealand has declared a prohibited fire season in the area.07 Mar 03:35 AM
The CountryDrought declared in Horizons region; minister announces support for farmersIt's a long road ahead for farmers in the worst-affected areas.07 Mar 02:19 AM
The CountryDrought declared in key NZ farming regions, Govt offers supportThe government is providing $100,000 to support affected farmers.07 Mar 12:54 AM
The CountryEmma Poole talks dairying and drought on The CountryPeter Walsh, Emma Poole, Shane McManaway, Dr John Roche, and Chris Brandolino.07 Mar 12:54 AM
The CountryHot, dry conditions tip Northland into droughtBig dry gives Northland its eighth drought in past two decades07 Mar 12:52 AM
The CountryTop axeman Jack Jordan ready for NZ Rural GamesJordan's brother Shane will be a tough rival at the wood chopping event.06 Mar 10:24 PM
The CountryField days will aim at ‘Farming for Profit’B+LNZ will run 'Farming for Profit' field days at Whāngārā and Nūhaka next week. 06 Mar 10:04 PM
The CountrySH25 cleared after after logging truck hit power pole near WhangamatāPolice said contractors were at the scene and there were no reports of injuries.06 Mar 09:59 PM
The CountryStuart Neill wins Canterbury Ballance Farm Environment AwardsJudges said Pukatea Dairy Farms chooses to do the right thing, rather than the easy thing.06 Mar 09:03 PM
The CountryEels picked away at farmer’s injured leg - now he’s healed and planning to run a Coast to CoastSeven gruelling surgeries and a painstaking skin graft won't hold Harvey Nelson back.06 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryStock Takes: 25% tariffs loom leaving NZ market uneasy as trade uncertainties growFisher & Paykel Healthcare under pressure as analyst forecasts $100m in additional costs. 06 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryNumber of wildfires on the rise, Fire and Emergency saysIn New Zealand, 99% of wildfires are caused by people.06 Mar 03:00 AM
The CountryWhy is New Zealand garlic so expensive?Why does a head of home-grown garlic cost an arm and a leg, compared to imported garlic?06 Mar 01:26 AM
The CountryThe Country: How Trump's tariffs could affect Kiwi farmersTodd McClay, Kate Acland, Chris Russell, Steve Hollander, and Warwick Catto.06 Mar 12:36 AM
The CountryRevealed: Hottest place in the country for third month in a rowThe region boasts both the hottest and wettest weather for February.06 Mar 12:00 AM
The CountryOut-of-control rubbish fire revealed as Waipoua blaze causeFire and Emergency have this morning released the cause of the 100ha blaze.05 Mar 11:52 PM
The CountryShelby’s no mustang but has plenty of horsepowerPair of Gisborne Frasers first and second in Five-Year-Old class at Horse of the Year05 Mar 10:27 PM
The Country‘Pretty flawless’: Rangitīkei club triumphs at prestigious polo tournamentThe team last won the cup in 2010 and were runners-up in 2024.05 Mar 10:00 PM
The CountryHorse of the Year: Two from two for Sophie Scott'I am so stoked. It was a bit wet and muddy out there but it seemed to work out for best.'05 Mar 09:55 PM
The Country'Recruitment issue': Council struggles to fill $129k forest jobIt turns out that hiring a dedicated manager for Nelson’s forests is not so clear-cut.05 Mar 09:06 PM
The CountryCompany lodges fast-track Waihī mine applicationOceanaGold has submitted a project application through the fast-track approvals process.05 Mar 07:22 PM