The CountryHaumako's innovation transforms Wairoa into horticultural hubHaumako is leading Wairoa's shift to high-tech horticulture with Envy apples.07 May 04:00 AM
The Country'Real grumpy': Ex-mayor's clash with inspectors over duck shootInspectors halted the shoot just before 8.30am, and Peter Butler wasn't happy.07 May 03:38 AM
The Country Itsy bitsy ... New jumping spider species with 'puny' genitalia discovered It lives under rimu bark, a behaviour not seen in other jumping spiders.07 May 01:53 AM
The CountryThe Country: Fonterra’s Matt Bolger on an impressive GDT resultChristopher Luxon, Matt Bolger, Kate Acland, Wayne McNee, and Jen Corkran.07 May 01:36 AM
Sheep and BeefFarmers gather for insights on land use and emissions tradingAbout 140 people attended the field day at Tutumatai Station near Ruatōria.07 May 01:18 AM
The Country'Exceptional': March a record month for NZ red meat exports'We saw some increase in volumes, year on year, but a much larger increase in value.'07 May 12:06 AM
The CountryPersistency pays off on opening weekend of duck shooting seasonThree shotguns seized for gun magazine and lead shot offences.06 May 11:23 PM
The CountryOldest living All Black Bill McCaw diesBill McCaw played five tests and 27 games for the All Blacks.06 May 11:09 PM
The CountryGovernment farm forestry ban good news but questions remainFarm to forestry conversion loopholes must be closed, Federated Farmers says.06 May 10:41 PM
The CountrySolar panels slash farmer's power billsMalcolm Jones' milking shed is entirely solar-powered, comprising 380 panels.06 May 10:35 PM
The CountryWhangara Angus to host bull-buying workshop Better Beef Breeding workshop to be staged by B+LNZ on May 22.06 May 10:04 PM
The CountryStrong dairy demand, fierce bidding push up GDT pricesWhole milk powder is up 4.6%, the highest since April 2022.06 May 08:47 PM
The Country'Patience, patience, patience': Farrier's secret to mastering the tradeJohn Hawthorne has been a farrier for nearly three decades in Gisborne.06 May 06:00 PM
The Country'Confronting': Contract milkers' survey reveals financial, mental health issuesSharefarming Consultants, which took the survey, said the results were “disappointing".06 May 05:30 PM
The Country'Important part of the Northland culture': Diver's legal fight against scallop banMichael Badham claims Whangārei Harbour can support sustainable harvesting.06 May 05:00 PM
The CountryMilked dry: Northland dairy goat farmers' 'beautiful dream' sours in bank battleBNZ is pushing for a sale, potentially leaving them with no home for retirement.06 May 05:00 PM
The CountryBallance proposal to cut 62 jobs: Workers feel 'blindsided' Ballance Agri-Nutrients worker says there a lot of anxiety over potential loss of jobs.06 May 04:00 AM
The CountryBusiness in the front, party in the back this Fieldays'The team have nailed it – it’s a strategy that everyone can understand.'06 May 02:03 AM
The CountryThe Country: Dr Frank Mitloehner on methane emissionsMark Cameron, Richard Lindroos, Dr Frank Mitloehner, and Rick Ladd.06 May 01:46 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryUp in Smoke: Why NZ's medical cannabis industry is struggling to make ends meetAfter tragic cases, a new industry touted as a potential saviour has run into roadblocks.06 May 12:32 AM
The Country'Living their best lives': New mobile ocean farm trial for snapperThe trial system sits 10-15 metres below the surface, and moves with the tide.06 May 12:00 AM
The CountryFonterra to appeal decision on Bega Cheese The court has previously ruled it did not have jurisdiction to make a decision. 05 May 10:39 PM
The CountryFarm to forestry conversions: New rules, but do loopholes remain?Federated Farmers is concerned that gaps could lead to further farm-to-forest conversions.05 May 09:07 PM
The CountryGreen light: $9m confirmed for stopbank upgrades in Waipawa'Cyclone Gabrielle has left an indelible mark, and progress like this is so vital.'05 May 05:06 PM
The CountryLactalis, Bega Cheese eye Fonterra consumer assets in competitive raceLactalis is seeking merger clearance to buy Fonterra's businesses in Australia.05 May 05:36 AM
The CountryHow Taranaki's dairy effluent debate reached rare consensusTaranaki has 277 farms with consent to discharge effluent into waterways.05 May 03:55 AM
The CountryCentralines trustee resigns over $100k dam decisionThe move is 'a board decision shared by the firm as a courtesy', trust chairwoman says.05 May 02:56 AM
The CountryThe Country: Political roundup with Steve Maharey Toby Williams, Steve Maharey, Mike McIntyre, and Pita Alexander. 05 May 01:45 AM
The Country'Daddy's girl': Te Anau character crushed in fatal workplace accidentLynda Kelly, 63, has been remembered for her care and compassion.05 May 01:11 AM
The Country'Very sad': Why boutique dairy company is closing its doors after 15 years'I feel it's a tragedy because the brand is about improving the outcome for the planet.'04 May 11:44 PM
The CountryGovernment asking for public feedback on landmark Predator Free 2050 strategy Consultation on plan to help New Zealand's threatened species closes on June 30.04 May 10:36 PM
The CountryFire at Bremworth’s Whanganui plant under investigationFive fire trucks and two support vehicles attended at 5.15pm on Sunday.04 May 10:26 PM
The Country'Amazing': Rural community unites to save chooks from flooding'You reminded us what the power of the rural farming community really means.'04 May 09:59 PM
The CountrySolid forecast for agriculture exports, despite tariffsExport prices for agriculture may withstand US tariffs but face rising competition.04 May 09:03 PM
