The CountryMeat and skincare on the agenda for PM's first day in ChinaChristopher Luxon's first day in China includes a surprising win for cosmetics exporters.17 Jun 11:36 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryRichter scales and fishy tales: When a small earthquake spoiled a day of fishingEveryone struggled for bites after Monday morning's quake. So were the fish spooked by it?17 Jun 06:00 PM
The CountryRural vs urban economy: Who's doing 'the hard work' and which regions are booming?ASB has released its Q1 Regional Economic Scoreboard: Food exports make an impact. 17 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Dark horse' emerges: Meiji named as potential bidder for Fonterra's MainlandJapanese food group Meiji is listed on the Nikkei 225.17 Jun 05:16 AM
The CountryFinding forever home for old farming dogs getting harder - charityThe charity has rehomed about 1800 farming canines over the last decade. 17 Jun 04:41 AM
The CountryA nod to back-country culture: Gisborne author gains book recognitionSam Gibson finds recognition boosts his confidence as a new author.17 Jun 04:00 AM
The CountryOn The Up: Pie-fecta - Pie King's trainees claim top prizes in apprentice showdownBoth are training under Patrick Lam at Patrick’s Pies Goldstar Bakery in Tauranga.17 Jun 03:00 AM
The CountryNorthland's six-month weather rollercoaster: Cyclones, droughts, floodsCyclone Tam left 24,000 Northland homes without power on April 17.17 Jun 02:49 AM
The CountryThe Country: Gabrielle-hit couple still without full-farm accessHelen and Ian Burgess, Todd Clark, Sandra Matthews, Dr Beata Bukosa, and Damien O'Connor. 17 Jun 02:17 AM
The CountryMeat and dairy continue to drive food price inflation, Stats NZ data showsFood prices continue to rise but the rent increases are now the lowest in a decade.16 Jun 11:28 PM
The CountryFrom 5% to 70% survival rates – the conservation team taking eggs from kiwi nestsCatching adult birds to take their eggs may seem counterintuitive, but it works.16 Jun 11:05 PM
The CountrySunshine follows chilly start before wet weather returns for MatarikiOne South Island spot fell into the double figures below zero this morning.16 Jun 10:44 PM
The CountryPaving the way to NZ's future, using robots and kiwifruit leatherFieldays showcases NZ ingenuity with pollution-mapping robots and vegan leather.16 Jun 10:36 PM
The CountryNew Zealand braces for potential arrival of deadly H5N1 bird fluIn October 2024, H5N1 was found in king penguins on Crozet and Kerguelen islands.16 Jun 10:18 PM
The CountryMajor North Island farming business appoints new bossJohn Tatere starts work with Ātihau-Whanganui Incorporation on July 28.16 Jun 09:12 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryUK shellfish farmers revive ambitions with new EU trade dealNew York Times: The Hawards have cultivated oysters on Mersea Island for 250 years.16 Jun 08:00 PM
The CountryA farming mother thought her sore leg was a sports injury - it was a potentially terminal cancerAlicia Brough was fighting fit – now she is fighting for her life. 16 Jun 06:00 PM
The CountryThe Country: David Seymour reviews Jacinda Ardern's memoirDavid Seymour, Emma Higgins, Andrew Hoggard, Grant McCallum, Phil Duncan, Cheyne Gillooly.16 Jun 02:13 AM
The Country'Quite fun': Hamish's quail egg business takes flightHamish began rearing quails for their eggs at age 11.16 Jun 12:09 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryComvita forecasts another annual lossThe mānuka honey company has cut staff by around 70 to save money and reduce debt.15 Jun 11:39 PM
The CountryGlyphosate to be debated in High CourtELI is challenging the EPA's refusal to reassess glyphosate’s risks.15 Jun 10:54 PM
The CountryTribunal asked to halt seabed mine fast-trackSouth Taranaki hapū and iwi are seeking a tribunal injunction to block the process.15 Jun 09:38 PM
The Country'Still a long road': Volunteers tackle Northland's marine pollutionLocal crews collected 106,000 litres of litter in Northland over three months.15 Jun 06:00 PM
The Country1000 kills and counting: Golf course's predator control successHastings Golf Course bird life thrives as predator numbers decline. 15 Jun 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountrySmall Business: Weaving culture and quality with Nodi RugsOlivia Moon talks to Tom Raynel about her hand-woven rug business Nodi.15 Jun 05:00 PM
The Country'A lot of fun': Planting project rewarding for farming couple“We’d like to thank everyone who has helped us with potting up seedlings & planting out."14 Jun 05:01 PM
The CountryWhy every garden needs a persimmon treeOpinion: Even if you don't like persimmons, the tree can be a real talking piece.14 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryFarming, science and family through the generationsGordon Stephenson’s family have embraced inquiry-based learning in their farming.14 Jun 05:00 PM
The Country'Not suitable for high speeds': Rural roads in the 1930sRoads were built for traffic, "consisting largely of slow-moving horse-drawn vehicles".14 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'That's what a true blue doco is': Why Lisa Burd's new film comes with a content warningA boots and all tribute to the women saving rugby.13 Jun 10:00 PM
OpinionMarcus MussonForestry report: Export log prices provide winter relief – Marcus MussonOpinion: June brought the highest export log prices for winter's first month since 2021.13 Jun 05:01 PM
The Country'Game changer': Tail hair test could boost cattle efficiencyAustralian researchers have found that plucking a tail hair can identify efficient cattle.13 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryUpokongaro: Where herons roost and gin wins gold“Orchard Gin” is crafted with pear, kawakawa, and a hint of nutmeg.13 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Pretty positive': Fieldays vendors thrive as farmers investFarmers flocked to Fieldays, boosted by high milk and red meat prices.13 Jun 05:15 AM
