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
The CountryShearing it around on the busiest weekend of the seasonMore than 200 shearers and woolhandlers are expected to be in action this weekend.15 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryRenewed US trade war threatens China's 'lifeline'Exports have historically been a key engine in the world's second-largest economy.15 Jan 04:06 AM
The CountryGrowing optimism for the 2025 avocado seasonThe avocado industry is holding on to hope for a good season in 2025.15 Jan 02:10 AM
The CountryRaising the next generation of primary industry leadersHATA has regional hubs throughout NZ with workshops, programmes & resources for teachers.15 Jan 02:00 AM
The CountryThe Country: Rabobank’s Stefan Vogel on the global food supply chainStefan Vogel, Hunter McGregor, Hamish Goatley.15 Jan 12:40 AM
The CountryNew speed shear record set at Te PunaA new Te Puna Speed Shear record has been set by a shearer in his 20s.14 Jan 11:30 PM
The Country'Relief': Waimea Dam dispute finally endsTasman Mayor Tim King said: "It’s been a long and tortuous process to get this far".14 Jan 08:33 PM
The CountryHumble Northland couple’s community contribution recognisedJohn and Lily Coleman recognised for community service.14 Jan 04:00 PM
The Country'Real buggers': Woman scammed by fake Facebook meat businessAroha Hicks lost $250 to the scam which is operating through social media marketplaces.14 Jan 04:27 AM
The CountryNew independent director for Alliance Group boardDay replaces Simon Robertson, who will step down from the board at the end of March.14 Jan 01:24 AM
The CountryNew year, new job? Farmer switched to stacking shelves - and aims to own a supermarketHe started again at the bottom, and is working his way up.14 Jan 01:00 AM
The CountryRotten summer: Wairoa A&P Show cancelled for the third time in four years'Another good thing that’s not happening': Wairoa's series of weather blows continues.14 Jan 12:58 AM
The CountryThe Country: 2025's economy with Cameron BagriePhil Duncan, Blair "Blizzard" McLean, Katie Milne, and Dan Brier.14 Jan 12:56 AM
The CountrySmart collars 'an absolute game-changer' on hill country farmsJames Parsons from Matauri Angus will talk 'virtual' fencing at the East Coast Farm Expo.13 Jan 11:38 PM
The CountryNew chief executive for NZ Meat BoardNick Beeby, acting chief executive since July 2024, replaces Sam McIvor.13 Jan 10:58 PM
The CountryFather and son win big at Peninsula Duvauchelle ShearsNorth Otago farmer Justin Meikle and his teenage son Tye are on a roll.13 Jan 08:44 PM
The Country'Arduous conditions': Drones identify multiple hotspots at Coromandel fireDrones with thermal imaging equipment has surveyed the Black Jack fireground.13 Jan 07:39 PM
The CountryRussell Forest less 61 feral deer during joint conservation initiativeEfforts to eradicate feral deer from Northland are going well, authorities say13 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryThousands enjoy action at Gisborne RodeoRiders turn on an 'awesome' show for the big crowd.13 Jan 02:27 AM
The CountryKiwi woman wins 'World's Ugliest Lawn' awardA Canterbury woman wins 'World's Ugliest Lawn' for water conservation.13 Jan 01:33 AM
The CountryClean boats crucial to stopping spread of marine pests in Hawke’s Bay watersWhy keeping your boat clean is crucial for Hawke’s Bay's marine health.13 Jan 01:29 AM
The CountryThe Country: Nadia Lim and Carlos Bagrie on their ONZMsCarlos Bagrie, Nadia Lim, Dan Steele, Mike Inglis, Sir David Fagan.13 Jan 12:59 AM
The CountryFrom university to sharemilking: Meet the Hammonds'The farm manager was leaving so Dad proposed we come home to try contract milking.'12 Jan 09:19 PM
The Country'Challenging': Coromandel fire expected to take several days to put outFour crews and three helicopters return to dampen hotspots.12 Jan 08:45 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryMānuka honey’s sticky export situationThe industry is urged to learn how to keep the premium status of high-grade mānuka honey.12 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryDargaville records lowest annual rainfall as dry spell continuesRecord dry weather recorded in parts of Northland, but growers cheer no heavy rain.12 Jan 03:00 AM
The CountryKem Ormond's top tips for growing garlic - not rustThe Country looks back at some of the biggest and best stories of the past 12 months.11 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryMan crushed by tractor loses arm, fractures skull and neckBlake Anderson's parents are staying in Wellington to be by his hospital bed.11 Jan 06:33 AM
The Country'Strawberries just disintegrate': Some HB growers are loving the rain, others not so muchSummer had started very well – now a couple are losing thousands of dollars every day.10 Jan 05:00 PM
The CountryCambridge man loves all tractors great and smallThe Country looks back at some of the biggest and best stories of the past 12 months.10 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryFood prices are rising - so why aren't farmers happy?The Country looks back at some of the biggest and best stories of the past 12 months.10 Jan 03:59 PM
