The CountryForestry manager admits loss of public trust in industryThe parties are near agreement in Gisborne's Kanuka Forest case.11 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountryTuriroa bull sale recharges WairoaNothing was going to stop the 80th annual sale.08 Jul 06:00 PM
The Country‘I saw some terrible stuff’: Retired rural hero reflects on Cyclone GabrielleWhen the cyclone struck one retired farmer knew he had the skills to lend a hand.07 Jul 07:49 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWhat the region wants from $1.2b infrastructure fundAwatoto flood protection, housing and roads funding, and water security on the wishlist.02 Jul 09:14 PM
The CountryA story of joy and hope: The pig, the cyclone and the refuge of a muddy mattressLucky the pig has grown into a big book star.29 Jun 06:00 AM
The Country'Killing our community': SH2 Napier to Wairoa road repairs far too slow, mayor saysA mayor is fed up with the repair work 'taking far too long' on the major highway.13 Jun 11:12 PM
The CountryWhy apples could be in short supplyNZ Apples and Pears said the exportable crop was 11 per cent lower than estimated.12 Jun 11:11 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryThree Northland projects in line for new regional fundingAll three projects have resource consent, are construction ready.07 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Don’t take it all on yourself': Hawke's Bay farmers struggling as economic and environmental setbacks collideTough economic conditions are compounding with the lasting impact of Cyclone Gabrielle.04 Jun 12:59 AM
The CountryCyclone Gabrielle thought to be reason for 'masses' of porcupinefish'On my last trip, which consisted of 10 trawl tows, we caught 773 kilos of them.'03 Jun 11:37 PM
The CountryHawke’s Bay cyclone recovery: The slip that will cost $7m to fixProject highlights enormous cost of fixing region’s road network.23 May 06:26 PM
The CountryForestry firms argue against rate hikes, citing already high paymentsResidents say forestry firms should boost payments for debris clean-up and road repairs.20 May 05:00 PM
The CountryDrive to get horses microchipped in the wake of Cyclone GabrielleDisappearance and death of horses during the storm highlighted the need for microchips.18 May 10:00 PM
The CountrySlips and broken bridges continue to keep eastern Te Paki tracks closedNgāti Kuri is mulling over alternatives to the extensively damaged waterfront walkways.16 May 05:00 PM
The CountryQuick removal of slash can prevent Gisborne from being 'munted', residents saySubmitters to Gisborne District Council want slash removed as it builds up.15 May 05:00 PM
The CountrySilt impact: Cyclone-related damage to seabed could harm fish populationOne survey focused on the impact of cyclone-related silt on the marine environment.09 May 06:00 PM
The CountryGisborne group fights for bridge funding to save family farmsBridging Tairāwhiti, a Gisborne group, campaigns for bridge repairs post-Cyclone.08 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryApple and grape picking season wraps up in Hawke’s Bay - how growers faredApple and grape growing is a huge sector in Hawke's Bay still recovering post-cyclone.04 May 06:00 PM
The CountryGovernment told heartland town's 'economic potential' undermined by roadsCouncil tells Government town's economic potential is "undermined" by roading network.02 May 05:00 PM
The CountryKaimanawa muster: Wild west comes to WaiouruThe wild horse muster didn't go ahead last year because of Cyclone Gabrielle.29 Apr 11:56 PM
The CountryBailey bridge makes a huge difference for East Coast communityA new Bailey bridge has gone up on the Makarika No 2 Bridge south of Ruatōrea.28 Apr 09:52 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryExports up, imports down in March - so should we be happy?Imports take a tumble, kiwifruit and apples get country out of deficit.24 Apr 12:40 AM
The Country'Big deal for rural NZ': More than year after flood, country’s largest wool cleaning plant re-opens near NapierSeventy sparkies helped get the factory re-opened at the height of the rebuild.23 Apr 05:30 AM
The CountryCyclones, Auckland deluge inquiry exposes how vulnerable NZ is to severe weather eventsIt's prompted the Government to scrap a bill aimed at improving emergency management.22 Apr 09:00 PM
The CountryCyclone Gabrielle dumps on Tai Rawhiti - now its the rubbishFly-tipping is skyrocketing in Gisborne, with 700 tonnes of rubbish dumped21 Apr 08:15 PM
The Country'Pretty useful genetics': Why one region is set for a deer hunting boon in coming yearsFarmed animals escaped during the cyclone and will have mated with the wild population.13 Apr 06:00 PM
The CountryHelp a grower - buy some feijoasFeijoa growers struggling with lower prices this season.07 Apr 09:03 PM
The CountryCyclone emergency management staff resigned due to public ‘backlash’The Bush report calls for improved resourcing and training across emergency management.28 Mar 05:00 PM
The Country‘I’ll believe it when I see it’: Residents doubt action will follow Cyclone Gabrielle reportIndependent review found Civil Defence did not plan for the "worst-case scenario".26 Mar 02:05 AM
The CountryCyclone review: Hawke's Bay Civil Defence staff told those concerned about flooding they were 'over-reacting'The cyclone's speed 'quite simply overwhelmed the officials involved in the response'.25 Mar 01:47 AM
The Country'Huge worry': Cost of living threatens Kaimanawa horse adoptionsSo far only a handful of applications for horses have come through for the 2024 muster.21 Mar 08:22 PM
The Country'It was awesome': National open farm day a successAround 4100 New Zealanders visited 25 farms last Sunday.15 Mar 05:30 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Warning shot': Hawke’s Bay stopbanks have 'major inherent weaknesses', report findsA farmer was so concerned about stopbank failure, he paid $13k for an engineer's opinion.15 Mar 05:00 PM
The CountryNew bridge plans at Puketapu revealed, Waikare bridge hopes still on iceA resource consent decision for the Waikare Gorge appears likely to be made in July.15 Mar 03:21 AM
