PremiumPremiumThe CountryFonterra and Affco appeal billion-dollar housing, recreation park planSetback for $1 billion Te Awa Lakes as appeals filed in Environment Court.20 May 05:00 PM
The CountryWhat farmers can expect from Fonterra's Q3 updateFarmers are bracing for a drop in Fonterra's milk price forecast tomorrow.20 May 05:32 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryUp to 325 jobs are on the line at Carter Holt HarveyMore than 300 jobs are on the line at Carter Holt Harvey's LVL plant in Ruakaka.19 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'I don't know whether we will get there' - contractorForestry planters can make $1000 a week, and have accommodation and food provided.19 May 05:00 PM
The CountryCarter Holt Harvey proposes to chop workforce at Marsden Point in halfFirm confirmed it had begun consultation with staff.19 May 02:55 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryPressure on meat companies to return huge wage subsidyThe meat industry's going gangbusters but claims mammoth wage subsidy.18 May 06:00 PM
The CountryHawke's Bay locals want to raise $2m to buy coconut yoghurt businessLittle Island won't let Covid-19 impact $2m capital raise to buy coconut yoghurt business.18 May 02:16 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryNZ log prices rebounded strongly during level 4 lockdownDemand from China will determine whether rebound lasts for NZ exports.17 May 05:00 PM
The CountryMillion-dollar shipping container for sale - with 7 acres of beachfrontCoastal land south of Auckland perfect for 'horsey' person or surfing Baby Boomer.16 May 02:14 AM
Rural PropertyHouse prices tipped for 7% fall, despite lockdown successWestpac tips house prices to fall 7 per cent by the end of this year.14 May 11:38 PM
The Country'The devil will be in the detail' - Farmers react to Budget spendFarmer groups find Budget highlights, but still concerned about the long-term plan.14 May 10:30 PM
The CountryBudget 2020: Jobs and opportunities for the primary sectorGovt makes $232 million investment in the primary sector and rural New Zealand.14 May 10:00 PM
The CountryBudget 2020: Courses made free in building, construction, agriculture, manufacturingExpanding the fees-free scheme has been shelved14 May 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryExport heavyweights urge PM not to allow further risk to trade with ChinaPrimary sector urges PM and Winston Peters to save China relationship.13 May 10:50 PM
The CountryWineries reopen but will visitors flow in?Without overseas visitors, wineries fear it won't be business as usual during level 2.13 May 10:35 PM
The CountryFonterra dismisses bank forecast as speculationFonterra dismisses speculation on impact of Covid-19 on milk payout.13 May 07:00 PM
The CountrySouthland milk business expands offeringHenderson Dairy is now delivering pasteurised milk as well as raw to its customers.13 May 04:10 AM
The CountryJamie Mackay, Sir Eion Edgar and Cameron Bagrie on business post-lockdownJamie Mackay talks to Sir Eion Edgar and Cameron Bagrie about a post-Covid business world.13 May 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryForestry and agriculture could ease recession painNew Zealand is facing the biggest recession since the Great Depression economists warn.12 May 10:33 PM
The CountryChina bans Aussie meat imports as Covid-19 tensions riseCanberra and Beijing have become increasingly embroiled in a bitter row.12 May 04:04 AM
The CountryVineyard overwhelmed by response to help with harvestCharRees Vineyard owners put out a social media call for help to harvest during lockdown.12 May 03:45 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryChinese billionaire donor's $5.5m deal for Waikato stud farm hits turbulenceChinese horse-racing tycoon and political donor flags "delays" to $5.5m studfarm deal.11 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryHow the M. bovis disease fight is tracking amid Covid pandemicMPI still confident of erasing M.bovis cattle disease.11 May 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryDon't pick 'wood-first' favourites - Concrete NZFavouring one industry could cost jobs in others, the Government has been warned.09 May 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFree range and barn eggs back on sale on Friday at Higgins Poultry FarmHuggins Poultry Farm still "pretty flat out."08 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryTee-off time for American billionaire's second golfing ventureIt's tee-off time for Kayne's second project to bring two new courses to NZ.08 May 05:00 PM
The CountryCall for Govt help as tractor sales down 60 per centTractor sales plummet as Covid-19 affects contractors' and farmers' incomes.07 May 11:00 PM
The CountryComment: GFC sparked lessons for farmers, so what has Covid 19 taught us?Comment: Will Covid-19 teach farmers the same lessons as the Global Financial Crisis?07 May 04:00 AM
The CountryComment: Time to hit the 'reset' buttonComment: Nothing's the same after Covid-19, so we need to press our brains' reset button.06 May 10:13 PM
The CountryWhat farmers want from Budget 2020Comment: Budget 2020 will be vital to the rural sector, especially after Covid-19.06 May 09:45 PM
The Country'We are starting to see some hope': Forestry back up and running in Gisborne areaGisborne's forestry industry is back in full swing under alert level 3.06 May 09:15 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryManuka honey is booming, so why are companies tapping into wage subsidies?Manuka honey companies have applied and received the Government's wage subsidy.06 May 05:00 PM
The CountryLatest GDT result shows dairy still 'defying gravity'Fonterra chief executive Miles Hurrell says small drop in GDT is still a "good result".06 May 12:30 AM
The CountryRed meat exports top $1 billion in MarchOverall exports to China were down for March but increased for all other major markets.05 May 11:30 PM