The CountryFarmer crushed in fatal quad bike rollover, coroner findsCoroner Heather McKenzie found an unsecured 20kg attachment caused the roll.06 Apr 10:08 PM
The Country‘It’s our life, our home’: Merino Downs wins top farm awardThe Roberts family has transformed two farms into a 269ha dual-system operation.01 Apr 09:42 PM
The CountryIllegal nets, car batteries and busted rules: Inside NZ's summer fishing crackdown Officers seized illegal set nets, including one anchored with a dumped car battery.28 Mar 03:00 AM
The CountrySouth chills, north basks: Split week of rain, single-digit temperatures and sun on way16 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryTropic-charged rain, 100km/h gales set to lash NZ, first severe weather alert issued 10 Mar 12:15 AM
The Country'Tracking vigorously': Tropical system looms as sizzling heat and heavy rain approaches 05 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryHunter who broke ‘number one rule of hunting’ and shot dead young cancer survivor avoids jail03 Mar 07:38 PM
The Country‘Just like a cheeseburger’: Is this NZ’s best sausage? Inside the 'Sausage Capital' of NZ's competition to find our best snag.26 Feb 10:40 PM
The CountryFiordland hunters make big push for venison meat processing plantThe planned Te Anau abattoir would turn culled wild deer into venison for sale.26 Feb 10:28 PM
The Country600 competitors, 6000 sheep: Golden Shears world champs return to MastertonThe championships will be held on March 4-7 at the town’s War Memorial Stadium. 26 Feb 09:18 PM
The CountryIwi extends pause on Bluff oyster harvest to prioritise fishery's recoveryNgāi Tahu Seafood controls about 20% of the Bluff oyster commercial quota. 26 Feb 12:53 AM
The CountryFarmers being cautious with profitsFarmers are funneling strong payouts into debt repayment and on-farm upgrades.24 Feb 09:06 PM
The Country'You can go get f****d': Drink driver who taunted police convicted after crash that killed mateAron Templeton drank about 16 standard drinks before getting behind the wheel.23 Feb 09:22 PM
The CountryFinal week of summer brings sun, heat and scattered showersTemperatures are forecast to linger in the mid-20s for much of the country.23 Feb 04:00 PM
The Country'There to assist us’: How AI is changing life on the dairy farmYounger farmers are driving a tech shift, while veterans share crucial skills.23 Feb 01:30 AM
The CountryBehind the scenes at the Hokonui Moonshine Museum and DistilleryMary McRae’s legacy of distilling lives on at the Hokonui Moonshine Museum and Distillery.22 Feb 09:22 PM
The Country'Autumnal chill': Single-digit lows and mountain snow as temperatures tumbleOvernight temperatures will fall into the single digits in multiple South Island centres.19 Feb 07:05 PM
The CountryHave you seen Kevin? Police continue search for Southland manThe 62-year-old was last seen at his Motu Rimu farm last month.18 Feb 04:43 AM
The CountryBarter to bust-up: Farmers fall out over digger-for-grazing dealThe barter deal ended badly when one farmer sent the other a large bill.14 Feb 02:00 AM
The CountryThe Country at Southern Field DaysLuxon, D. Fagan, Bryce McKenzie, Bruce Weir, Vanessa Winning, Simon Beamish, Hamish McKay.13 Feb 01:50 AM
The Country'Out of character': Police hold serious concerns for missing Southland farmer Kevin Belling, 62, was last seen at his Motu Rimu farm on January 9.11 Feb 01:07 AM
The Country'Surreal': Thomas Slee wins Otago Southland Young Farmer finalSlee, 28, a dairy farmer from Nightcaps, is now prepping for the grand final in July.09 Feb 02:05 AM
The CountryPolice rule out foul play after early morning Southland car fireThe fire broke out on Dunsdale Valley Road near Hedgehope at about 6.15am.08 Feb 10:43 PM
The Country'Very unusual': Fears grow for Southland farmer missing for almost a monthLast weekend, police focused intensive searches on his Caesar Rd property.03 Feb 08:54 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'A nice round number': Ikea owner sets sights on 100,000ha of local forestsIngka already owns about 43,000ha of New Zealand forest worth $648m.01 Feb 08:00 PM
The CountryInsurer expecting $50m in payouts from October stormIt's the second-most number of claims for an event in FMG's 120-year history. 28 Jan 11:51 PM
The CountryNew era for Southland pasture growth project as Chris Smith retiresCanterbury scientist Anna Taylor will now lead the Southland monitoring project. 23 Jan 02:00 AM
The CountryWool prices hit 10-year high, putting money back in farmers’ pocketsFull-length fleece is now about $5.20 per kg, up $1.25 on early 2025.21 Jan 05:00 AM
The CountryBraddick shines in big shearing weekendEketahuna shearer Hemi Braddick is closer to world champs after his first national win.19 Jan 09:45 PM
The CountryThe Country: David Seymour on 2026 so farDavid Seymour, Grant McCallum, Mark de Lautour, Graeme Williams, and Phil Duncan. 19 Jan 01:15 AM
