Listen to The Country online: Winston Peters on immigration and FTA with India
And is he in danger of losing farmer votes over his stance on the FTA? David Birkett: The…
Ikea NZ adds extra jobs as overwhelming demand catches retailer off guard
“We’re proud to be growing our team to meet that demand while staying true to our values. “Opening…
Listen to The Country: Weather update with Phil Duncan from WeatherWatch
When will the Aussie heat make it across the Tasman? Grant McCallum and Andrew Hoggard: Today’s farmer/politician panel…
Listen to The Country online: Dougie Haynes on walking the length of NZ
Sandra Matthews: This Gisborne sheep and beef farmer is a former President of Rural Women NZ. She talks…
Motorhome catches fire on SH5 near Rotorua
Firefighters from Rotorua attended the incident, supported by a Lake Ōkareka water tanker. Police said they received a…
Listen to The Country online: Whanganui shearer Simon Goss on breaking world record
Mike McIntyre: Jarden’s head of derivatives takes a look at last week’s buoyant first GDT auction for 2026,…
Northland illegal toheroa and tuatua catches prompt fisheries warning
Most offending will be dealt with through warnings or infringement notices, but Lal said prosecutions were being considered…
Five rescued at Waihī Beach after evening rip catches swimmers off-guard
Waihī Beach. Photo / David Hall While preventative action by lifeguards meant no rescues were required during patrol…
Listen to The Country online: ‘Not Only Fred Dagg’ director Lorin Clarke on her dad John
Andrew Hoggard and Grant McCallum: Today’s farmer/politician panel discusses Fred Dagg, a big RMA announcement tomorrow, changes to…
Listen to The Country: Shane Jones on failed ETS auctions and regional council reform
Total group profit after tax: $278 million, up $15m Continuing operations profit after tax: $158m, down $10m FY26…
Central Auckland hotel evacuated after construction skip catches fire behind building
Several fire appliances and the police attended the incident and at 11.30am a cordon was lifted, and guests…
Boaties leap to safety as launch catches fire in Hauraki Gulf
They said the boat was well engulfed” in flames when the Deodar III arrived with firefighters on board.…