New Zealand'I was just there to have a crack': East Coast Young Farmer winner"Hopefully I can surprise a few people and bring the East Coast its first win since 2007."10 Mar 02:51 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessWhy Fonterra’s latest outlook means big gains for dairy farmersFonterra raised its 2025 earnings guidance to 55-75 cents per share.10 Mar 02:46 AM
New Zealand'Beautifully organic' commune still going strong after 50 yearsSeveral families share the land and help run a small farm to benefit the whole community.10 Mar 02:00 AM
LifestyleWhy power prices are rising – and what power companies could do to helpPower bills will rise by $10 monthly per household from April 1.10 Mar 01:20 AM
New ZealandDrought update with Phil Duncan on The CountryPhil Duncan, Andrew Hoggard, Grant McCallum, Dave Whillans, Pita Alexander, Jen Corkran.10 Mar 12:54 AM
New Zealand‘A really big deal’: Dreams come true for Eventer of the YearCharlotte Penny hopes to be a future world champion and to make Olympic teams.09 Mar 11:42 PM
New ZealandWairoa council’s outgoing CEO praised as interim leader steps in'He will still be in our community and we are looking forward to working with him.'09 Mar 11:28 PM
New ZealandWatch: Large commercial building ablaze in HamiltonEmergency services are responding.09 Mar 11:23 PM
New ZealandAre you in the blue zone? Tsunami Hīkoi Week aims to prepare Hawke’s Bay residentsIt is also a good time to check the new single blue tsunami zone in Hawke's Bay.09 Mar 11:12 PM
New ZealandPolice confirm no suspicion in Wairoa man’s deathEmergency services found him unresponsive on March 5 in Wairoa.09 Mar 10:55 PM
New ZealandNo one hurt in Gisborne house fireThe fire is thought to have began in the lounge of the Abbott St property.09 Mar 10:55 PM
New ZealandR23? Why bars might raise age restrictionsA bar owner said he wouldn't be surprised if venues further raised the age restrictions.09 Mar 10:47 PM
New ZealandPolice search uncovers meth, $100,000 cash and an e-bike stolen in 2023Armed officers stopped the alleged 'known offender' while driving in Tikokino on Friday.09 Mar 10:36 PM
WorldHungary reports first foot-and-mouth outbreak in 50 years"A farm with 1400 cattle showed the classic symptoms of foot-and-mouth disease."09 Mar 10:04 PM
New ZealandPlanetary Healing Doctorate: Hawke’s Bay elder's global honour'We have a responsibility to treasure this knowledge passed on to us and to share it.'09 Mar 10:01 PM
New Zealand‘I’m pretty good’: Young diver’s tips for a top manu after world champs successKadyn Kanohi, 12, came third in the Z Manu World Champs.09 Mar 10:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi champs carve their legacy at historic Timbersports eventNZ STIHL Timbersports National Championships held at the Rural Games over the weekend.09 Mar 09:56 PM
New ZealandPre-planned police operation led to school lockdownOne person was arrested. Police remain at the scene.09 Mar 08:56 PM
New ZealandState-integrated school’s optional $10,000 fee shocks parentThe fee for day students nearly doubled from $5585 since 2020.09 Mar 08:13 PM
New ZealandStudent in custody, another in hospital after serious ‘assault’ near Napier high school'The safety and wellbeing of our students and staff is our immediate priority.'09 Mar 08:07 PM
New ZealandPan Pac's rising electricity bill continuing to cause headachesPan Pac claims its main competitors in Canada have seen far lower price hikes.09 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessFrom sheep milk to wool pellets: Cozy Crops tackles wool wasteWool holds moisture, improves soil structure and deters slugs and snails.09 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandRevealed: The region with a drinking problem twice as bad as the rest of NZThe Far North District is developing an LAP to curb harm.09 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Tennis ball-sized lump’: 3-year old with head injuries waits 5 hours in ED'Nobody should have to wait for hours when they need medical care,' says his mum.09 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWhy two men are determined to finish a stranger’s dream boat'I don’t even know the guy but that boat’s got to be finished.'09 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand‘Very busy road’: Bus lanes that racked up $1.4m in fines may become T3Mount Maunganui road responsible for about half of all bus-lane tickets over two years.09 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandFarm systems specialists hit the roadMatt Dalley and Wade Bell are the hosts of the Feed for Thought podcast.09 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand‘Making history’: Northland woman becomes world’s first customer to be digitally clonedLiz Wright is the first person to be digitally cloned for a brand.09 Mar 04:00 PM
CrimeWitness claims coach accused of inappropriate relationship with girl, 14, said ‘I’ll do what I want'The Crown alleges the man sexually assaulted a 14-year-old sportstar.09 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandWatch: ‘It feels apocalyptic’ - Falling ash as garage full of gas cylinders explodes in Bay of PlentyEmergency services are responding to a fire in Minden, Western Bay of Plenty.09 Mar 07:54 AM
SportWatch: Photo finish as Olympian and 15yo share 1500m glory in DunedinSam Tanner and Sam Ruthe tied in the 1500m at the Dunedin championships.09 Mar 05:26 AM
CrimeNorthland lawyer struck off for sharing child abuse images on social mediaVaughn Hill was arrested in 2023 after a search of his Kaitāia home.09 Mar 03:00 AM
New ZealandTotal fire ban for all of Northland as 11ha blaze in scrub containedFar North fire crews have managed to contain a large blaze in vegetation at Mangakahia.09 Mar 01:36 AM
New ZealandRotorua actor, 12, lands her first role on iconic showSo much 'beautiful, untapped talent' in the Bay of Plenty.09 Mar 01:00 AM
