OpinionHunter Wells'Haven't you ever had a flat?': City boy tested in rural lifeOPINION: Hunter Wells recounts another time he disappointed the farmer known as 'The Hat'.24 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryFrom risk to legacy: Farm Environment Awards celebrate 30 years"It was a risk, but we all realised this was what the future looked like.”24 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryMagic day for Lucy and her Pixie in goat competitionHilltop Pixie judged Supreme Dairy Goat at 150th anniversary Spring Show22 Oct 01:46 AM
The CountryMinister, mayor want answers after massive flooding in WaitomoMayor says district was hit by 'severe storms' and a red warning should have been issued.21 Oct 09:49 PM
The Country'Size of a ping-pong ball': World's largest blueberry to be grown in NZThe genetically-enhanced Eterna blueberries are to be grown in Kerikeri and Waikato.19 Oct 10:25 PM
The CountryOngaonga marks 150 years with parade, vintage cars and Victorian flairFounded by Henry Hamilton Bridge in 1875, Ongaonga marked 150 years in style.19 Oct 09:47 PM
The CountryTech is key on this Tirau dairy farm'We’re all on the same page - we want robotics to milk the cows for us.'19 Oct 08:15 PM
The CountryRural paper celebrates 300th issue milestoneCoast & Country News marks 300 editions in October 2025, spanning 25 years in print.17 Oct 03:59 PM
The Country'It was a raging bloody fire': Farmer recounts Targa Rally crash near RotoruaOne injured person was flown to Waikato Hospital after the crash.17 Oct 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryStock Takes: PGG Wrightson’s board shake-up raises questions over shareholders' motives Agria and Elders used their combined 56% stake to oust the board leaders.16 Oct 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Small towns fight incursion of big fast-food jointsOPINION: Tirau will get two drive-through fast-food joints despite opposition.16 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'The Great Helmsman' Jim Bolger left school at 15 & rose to be PM. His legacy is immense'Because it is the right thing to do': Bolger brokered first big Treaty deals with iwi.15 Oct 06:30 PM
The Country'Better animal all round': New dairy-beef breed raised in TaupōAbout 350 Synergizer calves have been born on a Pāmu farm near Taupō. 14 Oct 08:39 PM
The CountryTop handlers vie for honours as Royal Show dog trials beginWaikato triallist Leo Jecentho will judge the four-day championship.14 Oct 04:00 PM
LiveThe CountryWatch: Trapped trucks wind past slips in Awakino Gorge, emergency centre set up as rivers riseHomes are being threatened and a family have evacuated in Ruapehu.14 Oct 12:27 AM
The Country'Peaceful and relaxing': Growing veges at Suncakes GardensDavid Ruan has spent over 10 years cultivating spray-free vegetables.13 Oct 08:29 PM
The CountryStorm risk for South Island as muggy warmth lingers in the northAucklanders endured a sticky night with temperatures holding at 17C until dawn.12 Oct 08:52 PM
The CountryTimber Museum's big plan: Putāruru site aiming for top tourist tierThe museum holds rare machinery, including New Zealand’s last intact Crabtree engine.11 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryKiwis turn to freezers and firearms as meat prices biteMorrinsville butcher Graeme Hodges says homekill demand surged after Covid.11 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryMeet award-winning dairy farmer Tor PedersenThe family farm has grown from 40 hectares in 1967 to 300ha today.10 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryForestry’s new Govt 'bridge' to help with policy shiftsRay Hook will act as a bridge between forest landowners and the Government.10 Oct 03:00 AM
The Country'Avoid non-essential travel': Flooding sparks emergency operations' centre activation, highway closureAuthorities are speaking to schools ahead of afternoon bus runs amid flooding and slips.09 Oct 11:13 PM
The CountryBack on water or Airbnb? Historic paddleboat hits marketWhile not in prime shape, the Otunui has 'seen far worse'.09 Oct 05:00 PM
The CountryCaulerpa infestations dying back but threat of marine takeover still real At Omakiwi Cove, caulerpa biomass dropped 95–100% within three weeks.08 Oct 04:30 AM
The CountryAgResearch's GE animal trials under scrutinyGenetic technologies opponent, not-for-profit GE-Free NZ questioned ethics of past trials.08 Oct 03:19 AM
The CountryFarm offers unique animal encounters for kidsVisitors can cuddle guinea pigs and watch mice, chinchillas, and lizards.03 Oct 04:00 PM
The Country'In the thick of it': Thunderstorms, hail bring stormy end to school holidays for the northNorthland and Auckland could see squally thunderstorms and localised downpours.02 Oct 07:22 PM
The CountryDoes Labour have a farming plan? The Country asks Chris Hipkins Plus listen to Harriet Bremner-Pinckney, Mark Ferguson, Deanne Parkes and Chris Russell. 02 Oct 01:40 AM
The Country'We are a long way from being a ghost town': Community rallies over mill closureThe plywood mill closure will cost 119 workers their jobs, Mayor Gary Petley confirmed.01 Oct 11:30 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'We've come through it': Honey sector eyes recovery after Covid collapseA new 15% US tariff poses a fresh challenge for mānuka honey sales.30 Sep 10:00 PM
The CountryHighways closed, temps drop to sub-zero as cold snap sweeps up countrySnow is forecast to fall as low as 100m on several South Island roads.30 Sep 09:58 PM
The Country'One punch after the other': Community reels from Carter Holt closure newsA small number of roles will remain to process imported timber.30 Sep 04:22 AM
The CountrySH5 partially reopens after stock truck rollover leaves one seriously hurtThe southbound lane, heading towards Napier, has now reopened.29 Sep 02:04 AM
The Country'Changeable weather for the whole week': Waves of thunderstorms to roll over NZ todayWeather warnings have been issued for parts of the country as gales, heavy rain forecast.28 Sep 10:33 PM
