The CountrySouth Auckland woman who supplied pickers to growers sentenced over $1.5m tax evasion Haitelenisia Kaumavae admitted income tax files were not submitted to IR for four years.24 Sep 02:04 AM
The Country538 votes to 2: The little South Island town fighting against a drive-through liquor storeLake Hāwea, home to about 2300 people, currently has no dedicated liquor store.24 Sep 02:04 AM
The CountryHeavy rain and storms set to batter northern North IslandThunderstorms and localised downpours are expected across Northland this morning.23 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryBiodiversity crisis: Call grows to add wasps to Predator Free listWasps cost New Zealand over $130m a year in damage and control.22 Sep 05:00 PM
The Country'Weather rollercoaster': Heavy rain warnings in place for multiple regionsNorthland, Auckland and Bay of Plenty face downpours through to Wednesday.22 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountrySouthern Ocean low, subtropical 'plume of moisture': Waves of rain to lash school holidaysForecasters say low pressure in the Southern Ocean will drive rain and strong winds.22 Sep 04:18 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryTalley’s defamation trial hears about ‘extremely lucky’ forklift accident escapeForfklift driver at least partly to blame for one Talley’s near-catastrophe, court told.22 Sep 02:25 AM
The CountryCutting-edge safety: Kiwi team builds AI chainsaw droneThe project has secured a $10 million government grant over five years. 20 Sep 05:03 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryThe making of Marokopa's 'monster': Tom Phillips' childhood, hobbies and descentBefore he abducted his children, Phillips was both their father - and home school teacher.20 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryNZ city's economy in a 'hole', says mayor, as hundreds of jobs vanishNick Smith says 'over 500' jobs will be lost with the closures of the past three months.19 Sep 03:18 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryTalley’s defamation trial hears claims of forged workplace injury filesCourt hears of Talley's injury management and claim files being falsified ahead of audit.19 Sep 03:00 AM
The Country'We will all run dry': Locals warn fast-track energy plan risks water supplyA 2023 council report warned drops could cut off Hāwea Flat’s drinking water.18 Sep 10:25 PM
The CountryFirefighters new fear old burn piles could fuel still-burning Canterbury wildfire Helicopters called in to fight wildfire; crews dealing with gusts up 50km/h.17 Sep 08:59 PM
The CountryECan mulls 'nitrate emergency' declarationThe motion to declare a 'nitrate emergency' has drawn criticism from Government ministers.17 Sep 03:59 AM
The CountrySevere winds and flooding hit South Island as roads shut, truck rollsWellington schools remain open despite wind warnings of up to 120km/h.17 Sep 03:51 AM
The CountryThe Country: The PM on ag returning to the classroomChristopher Luxon, Shane McManaway, Andrew Murray, Nicola Grigg, and Jeremy Rookes speak.17 Sep 02:06 AM
The CountryWild Wednesday: Thunderstorms, strong winds and heavy rain charge northGusts in the Canterbury high country could climb to 130km/h today.16 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryEggs return to shelves after bird flu forced farm's 200,000 chicken cullA strain of avian influenza was discovered at a Mainland Poultry farm in Otago last year.16 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Steady decline': Wattie's defends peach cutback, says Kiwis aren't buying as many'Decisions that affect our growers and the future of NZ crops are never made lightly.'15 Sep 11:20 PM
The Country'Challenging': Cold start to calving at Emerald Acres“Calving, like every calving season, I think a few wins and a few losses."15 Sep 09:37 PM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthOpinion: Nitrate in drinking water - research v headlinesOPINION: Research shows nitrate in water may pose less risk than some claims suggest.15 Sep 04:26 AM
The CountryPenguin crisis: Emergency fishing ban ordered off Otago PeninsulaNorthern hoiho numbers have plunged 80% since 2008 to just 143 breeding pairs.14 Sep 11:42 PM
The CountryBay of Plenty tops with bumper kiwifruit season as Auckland shows signs of economic turnaroundThe June quarter was marked by 'chilly' economic conditions.14 Sep 11:14 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightGlenn Dwight: Hear me out - Marmite and jandals can grow our economyOPINION: Welcome to New Zealand, please accept this jar of 'salty tar stuff'. 13 Sep 05:00 PM
The Country'I'm passionate about the quarrying industry': Meet Keri HarrisonHarrison is one of a small group of Kiwi women holding an A-grade quarry manager’s ticket.12 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryBoutique cheesemaker in liquidation, creditors face possible shortfallIt's the second dairy company to go into liquidation in as many weeks.11 Sep 03:00 AM
The CountryFarm sold to Oz mines company for $25m to be 'offered to New Zealanders first' Santana Minerals agreed to pay $25m for Ardgour Station in early July.10 Sep 10:00 PM
The CountryWinery’s after-work sampling session ends in tragedy as young staff member dies in crashDaniel Oyaga died in a high-speed crash in 2022 after finishing work at a Tasman winery.10 Sep 07:20 PM
The Country'Skin in the game': Pāmu opens Mahiwi Farm to equity partnershipsPamu unveils new plan to help create pathways to farm ownership for young farmers.09 Sep 10:40 PM
The CountryCanada geese hunters drawn to 'the magic of Molesworth'The Molesworth Goose Hunt tradition dates back to at least 1985. 09 Sep 10:35 PM
The CountryWet and windy weather forecast to move up the country this weekNorthland will likely get prolonged periods of showers and rain later in the week. 08 Sep 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWhitebait wars: Spots secured weeks before season opened, crackdown on illegal squatsThis year’s whitebaiting frenzy has drawn attention not just for the catch.07 Sep 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryNadia Lim’s personal 'low point' and building the life she dreamed ofThe chef and TV star on her toughest 18 months and finding her way on the farm.05 Sep 09:00 PM
The Country'Herding cars': Farmer praised for helping motorists after crashThe accident on Cardona Valley Rd injured five people and closed the main route.04 Sep 02:37 AM
