Latest rural news
Flood-ravaged Nelson, Marlborough in the firing line again, Auckland to see storms
The civil emergency in Nelson-Tasman was extended for seven days.
Ex-TV host Matt Chisholm's bold new career; 'Hugely unpopular' - battle royale brews inside Stuff
Well-known Kiwi's court move over story; Which political leader is best/worst with media?
Tradie's remarkable revival of long-lost NZ clothing brand from his backyard shed
Nikolai Solakof had never sewn before reviving Oscar Eide from his shed.
'Expand my horizons': Scholarship fuels student's global ambitions
Eibhlin Lynch and Jack Green will share the 2025 John Perrin Scholarship.
Heavy rain warnings extended as front sits over central North Island
Rain started falling at the top of the country before dawn.
Court holds forestry directors accountable for environmental compliance
The 940-hectare forest poses environmental risks due to erosion-prone terrain.
Dairy price dip won’t last long - expert
NZX head of dairy insights Cristina Alvarado said the dip in prices was not surprising.
North warned thunderstorms possible as watch issued
MetService says there is a moderate chance of upgrading the watch to a warning.
Sir David Carter talks politics and farming on The Country
Sir David Carter, Wayne Langford, Peter Weir, Jock Ross, and Craig Wiggins.
Woolworths issues major recall of contaminated mince
Some customers found 'foreign matter' in their meals before the recall was announced.
NZ no longer in a state of 'peak tractor'
New tractor registrations fell 17% to 1925, the lowest since mid-2001.
Heavy rain warnings: BoP acts like 'scoop' for wild weather
A severe thunderstorm watch is in place for the region tonight.
Rangitīkei fencer regains Golden Pliers title
The 49-year-old had to miss four years of action following a shoulder injury in 2017.
'Makes a lot of sense': Bioeconomy Science Institute's new HQ
The decision comes as the science sector overhaul came into effect on Tuesday.
'Tinder for cows' on The Country
Christopher Luxon, Craig Piggott, Anna Palairet, and Matthew Zonderop.
Why this young vet chose a rural life over city clinics
Holly Gardyne has no regrets about moving to a rural practice.
Wet, wet, wet: Rain warning for BoP as more tropical weather looms
An orange rain warning begins at 10am, lasting until 3am Friday.
Prices continue to slide in latest GDT
It's the largest decline in the Global Dairy Trade Auction this calendar year.
'Apprehensive': Fears as fresh deluge forecast for storm-hit south
Saturated ground in flood-affected Tasman 'just can't take anymore', says deputy mayor.
Foodstuff supermarkets face salad shortages as storm delivers 'logistical hit'
Spinach, mesclun and other salad greens are currently in limited supply.
Could a lab blunder replace 1080 poison and solve NZ’s rabbit plague?
A non-deadly alternative to 1080 is being developed which leaves pests sterile.
Historic homestead welcomes visitors after transformation
'I came here in December and I just fell in love.'
Warmer, wetter months ahead as tropical weather patterns impact NZ
'While cold snaps and frost will occur, they are expected to be less frequent than usual.'
NZ Super Fund-backed Kaingaroa Timberlands expands with Waikato land purchase
Kaingaroa Timberlands has bought 9200ha of forestry land in South Waikato.
'Hysterics': Pet dog Shiva swept into drains during flooding found safe 24 hours later
The pet dog was sucked into the drainage system during the weekend's heavy rain event.
Zespri teams up with Dame Lisa Carrington
Bay of Plenty-born Carrington calls Zespri role a great way to “connect back with home”.
Union warns against meat self-inspection plans
PSA says plans to privatise meat inspection service could risk food quality and safety.
Large pig on the loose surprises Pegasus locals
Wendy Campion thought it was a large dog before realising it was a pig.
MetService warns of heavy rain for Nelson, Tasman amid flooding
Tasman expects up to 150mm of rain; Nelson forecasts 80-100mm.
Zespri ambassador Dame Lisa Carrington on The Country
Dame Lisa Carrington, Jane Smith, Brian Dineen, George Dodson, and Steve Wilkins.
Watch: 'Heartbreaking' – Noel Edmonds' $30m NZ estate flooded
The British TV star called the damage heartbreaking.
Compliance concern: Growers oppose proposed geothermal water regulations
The draft plan affects water used for irrigation and frost protection.
Fresh weather warnings issued for BoP
Up to 180mm of rain is expected in areas east of Whakatāne.