The CountryKauri tracks shut for nine months as kauri dieback protection work beginsThe upgrade will reopen the Four Sisters Walk, which has been closed since 2019.15 Mar 03:00 AM
The CountryRotorua businesses eye India FTA opportunitiesBusinesses are waiting to see if the potential 'game-changer' deal is worth their time.14 Mar 07:08 PM
OpinionGlenn DwightGlenn Dwight: The feijoa is our national fruit - hear me outOPINION: Yes I know they originated overseas, but feijoas are as Kiwi as jandal tan lines.14 Mar 05:00 PM
The CountryFrom Te Puke to Tikokino: Young Farmers' clubs in the 1930s"A bounteous supper served by the hosts brought the evening to a close."14 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionKem OrmondThe Fab Four: Tamarillos, feijoas, persimmons and passionfruitOPINION: This week, Kem Ormond is enjoying a taste of the tropics from her garden.14 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryTeenage kea ‘gang’ tracked in record flock at Aoraki Mt CookLeg bands with tiny microchips, costing under $1 each, are scanned at 13 hut sites.13 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryTauranga family swaps city life for off-grid summerThe Fairbairns flew by helicopter into private land in the Ahimanawa Range.13 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryDanish footwear giant tours North Island wool farmsDanish footwear brand Glerups sources much of its wool from North Island farms.13 Mar 03:59 PM
The CountryMountain oysters, huhu grubs, mealworms: Wild snacks on menu for Hokitika Wildfoods Festival 12 Mar 11:00 PM
The CountryTop award for 'a great farming couple working and living on the land'The Hoopers have transformed a former sheep-and-beef block into precision dairy.12 Mar 10:33 PM
The Country'We’re proud': Couple win Greater Wellington farm environment awardClarence and Elise Stolte say nothing is more important to their business than people.11 Mar 09:39 PM
The CountryWhat do rural sector groups think of the RMA?More than 2200 written submissions have been lodged on the two new bills.10 Mar 10:49 PM
The Country'Exceptional leadership': Bay of Plenty Dairy Industry Awards winners announcedShare Farmer, Dairy Manager, and Dairy Trainee of the Year revealed at awards dinner.10 Mar 09:21 PM
The CountryThe Country: Andy Dalton at the Wānaka showAndy Dalton, Andy Borland, Alan Livingston, M. Paterson, T Houghton, R Shearer, PJ Budler.13 Mar 01:35 AM
Sheep and BeefWhy a Feilding dairy specialist turned up at a Lawrence beef saleSponsored content: PGG Wrightson's Jamie Cunningham says the beef market is very strong.12 Mar 09:51 PM
ListenDairyNZ highlights improving outlook as levy vote enters final daySponsored content: DairyNZ’s Econ Tracker shows national break-even milk price drop.12 Mar 07:35 PM
The CountryThe Country: Chris Hipkins's rural credentialsOn today: Ben Picton, Chris Hipkins, Tracy Brown, Jamie Cunningham and Chris Russell.12 Mar 01:09 AM
PremiumPremiumThe Country$3m recovered in liquidation of logging company that reportedly owed creditors $7.1mDown 'N' Out Logging went into liquidation by special resolution of shareholders in 2023.12 Mar 05:09 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryKiwifruit labour contractor in liquidation owing IRD $1.5mThe company, incorporated in 2019, had compliance issues and couldn't pay its staff.10 Mar 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWar in Gulf threatens fertiliser supplies, may push fresh food prices higherUp to 45% of global urea supply is at risk from Strait of Hormuz turmoil.09 Mar 04:29 AM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Rural communities need a party to speak up for school bus concernsOPINION: Services for rural areas are gradually being lost.08 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryGrape expectations: Hawke’s Bay winemakers plot their comebackWine consumption is falling worldwide. How will a great wine capital turn it around?06 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryButter price pain set to stay as global dairy costs keep climbingGlobal butter prices have risen 6.1% since the last GDT sale and 34% since December.04 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryRotorua businesses eye India FTA opportunitiesBusinesses are waiting to see if the potential 'game-changer' deal is worth their time.14 Mar 07:08 PM
The Country19,000 jobs: Record kiwifruit harvest boosts the Bay of PlentyHiring now: Average orchard wages are about $25.70 an hour, 9% above minimum wage.13 Mar 05:05 PM
The CountryYoung Māori Grower finalists next-gen of NZ horticulture leadersGisborne finalist has 'ultimate goal' of owning lifestyle block with mini-orchard13 Mar 01:29 AM
Today17°C9°CMostly cloudy. A few showers developing in the morning. Westerlies, dying out early evening.
Monday20°C12°CPartly cloudy, with rain in the afternoon and evening. Light winds, then strong northerlies developing at night.
Tuesday18°C8°CA few showers clearing to fine in the morning. Northerlies, turning southwesterly in the morning.
The CountryTop award for 'a great farming couple working and living on the land'The Hoopers have transformed a former sheep-and-beef block into precision dairy.12 Mar 10:33 PM
Sheep and BeefWhy a Feilding dairy specialist turned up at a Lawrence beef saleSponsored content: PGG Wrightson's Jamie Cunningham says the beef market is very strong.12 Mar 09:51 PM
The Country'Powerhouse couple' win Waikato farm environment awardJudges praised their 'winning combination of profitability and environmental outcomes'.11 Mar 01:32 AM
The Country'We have got so many levers to pull': Award-winning farmer on planning and adaptability03 Mar 10:36 PM
The CountryMiddle East exports: NZ dairy, meat exporters monitor US-Iran conflict closely 02 Mar 01:51 AM
OpinionHow Dutch-style glasshouses could reshape food securityOPINION: In Australia, protected cropping is gaining popularity, off a small base.04 Mar 02:15 AM
The CountryAn Oxford professor on the future of food and food productionSir Charles Godfray says climate extremes will make food and climate links undeniable.02 Mar 09:07 PM
The Country'There to assist us’: How AI is changing life on the dairy farmYounger farmers are driving a tech shift, while veterans share crucial skills.23 Feb 01:30 AM
The CountryShiitake mushrooms: Fermentation fuels fungi gold rushThe new fermentation method delivers high-value shiitake extracts in weeks.10 Feb 09:02 PM
The CountryRotorua businesses eye India FTA opportunitiesBusinesses are waiting to see if the potential 'game-changer' deal is worth their time.14 Mar 07:08 PM
The Country19,000 jobs: Record kiwifruit harvest boosts the Bay of PlentyHiring now: Average orchard wages are about $25.70 an hour, 9% above minimum wage.13 Mar 05:05 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country$3m recovered in liquidation of logging company that reportedly owed creditors $7.1mDown 'N' Out Logging went into liquidation by special resolution of shareholders in 2023.12 Mar 05:09 PM
The Country'They have been let down': Heinz Wattie's plans to shut three factories, 350 jobs at riskFrozen vegetables, Gregg's coffee and several dip brands would be axed.11 Mar 02:56 AM
OpinionKem OrmondThe Fab Four: Tamarillos, feijoas, persimmons and passionfruitOPINION: This week, Kem Ormond is enjoying a taste of the tropics from her garden.14 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryFrom Te Puke to Tikokino: Young Farmers' clubs in the 1930s"A bounteous supper served by the hosts brought the evening to a close."14 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryTauranga family swaps city life for off-grid summerThe Fairbairns flew by helicopter into private land in the Ahimanawa Range.13 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionBurnout to balance: Farmer’s warning on the cost of pushing too hardOPINION: Jason Halford says 18 months of burnout recovery reshaped his life and work.10 Mar 03:00 PM
The CountryHumid-hit Auckland to reach 27C as two systems collide over country Just before 7am the super city was already at 21C.12 Mar 07:06 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country$3m recovered in liquidation of logging company that reportedly owed creditors $7.1mDown 'N' Out Logging went into liquidation by special resolution of shareholders in 2023.12 Mar 05:09 PM
The CountryThe Country: Chris Hipkins's rural credentialsOn today: Ben Picton, Chris Hipkins, Tracy Brown, Jamie Cunningham and Chris Russell.12 Mar 01:09 AM
The CountryWeather squeeze: Two systems set to collide for howling wet end to weekWeather warnings have been issued for both ends of the country.12 Mar 12:17 AM
OpinionJacqueline RowarthDr Jacqueline Rowarth: NZ’s resource shake-up needs better data11 Mar 07:51 PM
The Country'They have been let down': Heinz Wattie's plans to shut three factories, 350 jobs at risk11 Mar 02:56 AM
