The CountryYoung A&P entrants in for clucking good timeA 10-year-old Tauranga boy is fast becoming an expert in chickens.18 Jan 04:04 PM
The CountryVege tips: Horseradish packs a punch on your plateOpinion: This hardy perennial plant is easy to grow and is cold and drought-tolerant.18 Jan 04:00 PM
The Country'No reason for panic': The plague rats of 1900"Discovery should impel people throughout New Zealand to persist in sanitary precautions."18 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryUS man hooks possible record 250kg tuna near Great Barrier on his third-ever fishing tripThe beginner angler fought a marathon 8.5-hour battle and also missed Christmas lunch.18 Jan 12:53 AM
The Country'Give it a nudge': Shearer sets sights on solo world recordThe current record is 872, set by Stu Connor in Cornwall in 2021.17 Jan 04:01 PM
The CountryFourth-generation farm blossoms with sunflower tourism venture'You see all sorts now, you’ve got the farmers who have the glamping tents.'17 Jan 04:00 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 CountryOpinion: Tweed, shrimp cocktails and steamy nightsOpinion: There had never been so many tweed sports coats in one place at one time.17 Jan 03:59 PM
The CountryToxic algae warnings for Southland riversThree warnings in place for Southland.17 Jan 02:55 AM
The CountryHow Waikato farmers are balancing growth with rising costsFeds' Matthew Zonderop said the region had enjoyed near perfect conditions this season.17 Jan 02:00 AM
The CountryNew Zealand Rural Games preview on The CountryTristan Meyers, Steve Hollander, Kevin "Smiley" Barrett, Rachel Shearer, Jason Pine.17 Jan 01:00 AM
The CountryStay 'vigilant': Warning after out-of-control rubbish fire burns 19ha'Fires can happen at any time and no one ever expects a fire.'16 Jan 11:56 PM
The CountryWatch: Auckland teen lands monster 52kg tuna on jetskiThe jetski tilted on the ride home due to the fish's weight.16 Jan 11:00 PM
The CountryThe multi-million dollar mountain of wood removed from Gisborne waterways and beaches330,301 cubic metres of wood was removed from beaches and river catchments in 2024.16 Jan 10:58 PM
The CountryFamily devastated by theft of woodchopping trophyThe trophy was made from mottled kauri in 1966.16 Jan 10:16 PM
The Country‘Hard yakka’: Firefighters work round clock to control forestry blazeHelicopters and crews from multiple regions have been involved in the effort.16 Jan 10:09 PM
The CountryChina set to post sluggish growth as doldrums deepenSluggish local demand and gathering storm clouds over the country’s trade outlook.16 Jan 09:59 PM
The CountryThousands of homes planned for Hawke’s Bay, but there’s no extra water'They won’t increase it as our population grows, so we all need to get better.'16 Jan 09:42 PM
The CountryCoromandel fire: Road to fully open, Fenz boss thanks localsFire and Emergency was to conduct another drone flight at first light.16 Jan 08:19 PM
The CountryCentral Districts Field Days a 'must-do agri event'More than 25,000 people flocked to the event across three days last year.16 Jan 07:56 PM
The Country'I talk about it in my sleep': 100-year-old gardener still digging lifeGardening is one of her two tips for a long life.16 Jan 05:08 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryKiwi v Aussie dairy farmers: Who’s the least satisfied and looking for another job?Research results give Australian industry stakeholders plenty to chew over. 16 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryTaheke scrub fire: Blaze 70% containedOn Friday afternoon crews were still working to fully contain the fire. 16 Jan 01:08 AM
PremiumPremiumThe Country‘In the right area’: Mayor says new Dannevirke mill is compliant after seven noise complaints'It’s a new business and they have invested heavily and it’s in the right area.'16 Jan 12:52 AM
The CountryHamish Marr's tour of Latin America on The CountryHamish Marr, Chris Russell, Lynda Coopersmith, Brendan Lane, Bjorn Anderson.16 Jan 12:29 AM
The CountryAll smiles: Taradale man's shot wins farming photo competition'They always have a big smile on their faces; they are lovely people.'16 Jan 12:12 AM
The CountryFood prices rise in December, driven by dairy, fruit, cooking oilNon-alcoholic drinks and tobacco registered the biggest annual price increases.15 Jan 11:02 PM
The Country'Day and night': Germany searches for source of foot-and-mouth outbreakIt is Germany’s first reported incident of FMD in more than three decades.15 Jan 09:36 PM
The CountryFire crews battle large pine fire near BullsMultiple fire crews have been battling a large blaze among pines at Parewanui.15 Jan 09:11 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 CountryToxic algae warning for Wairarapa as red alerts issued for riversThe algae contains a neurotoxin which is harmful to humans and can be lethal for dogs.15 Jan 08:03 PM
The CountryFire restrictions in Far North follow summer water restrictionsFar North under fire and water restrictions15 Jan 05:00 PM
The CountryA sausage to call your own: Butchery aims to make singles' love lives sizzle againFor single Hawke’s Bay residents, Valentine’s Day isn’t usually a banger.15 Jan 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryThe Hawke’s Bay connection to every bounce at the Australian OpenNZ wool the secret ingredient in grand slam tennis balls.15 Jan 05:00 PM
