The CountryForestry firms fined $200k after truck driver dies on unsafe Coromandel roadGreg Stevens, 59, died when his loaded truck rolled on a steep forest road.06 May 03:13 AM
The CountryThe Country: Christopher Luxon on Singapore fuel‑for‑food dealOn today: Christopher Luxon, Anna Palairet, Sandra Faulkner, Warwick Catto, Mike McIntyre.06 May 02:10 AM
The Country'They won't last long': Former All Black involved in illegal home-kill pig operationRobert Kururangi facilitated the sale of pigs that were hit with a pole then stabbed.06 May 01:12 AM
The Country'Authentic' leadership 'anchored in purpose': Dairy Woman of the Year named'Her commitment to people, land, and the next generation of farmers is truly inspiring.'05 May 11:39 PM
The CountryLow‑emitting bull research outcome ‘a little disappointing’Setback for new research on whether low-emitting bulls pass traits onto milking daughters.05 May 10:36 PM
The CountryWeather whiplash: Drier than usual next few months as El Nino pattern nears05 May 04:00 AM
The CountryThe Country: World turmoil and NZ trade with Michael EveryJamie Mackay talks to Michael Every, Jo Luxton and Paul Walker.05 May 02:00 AM
The CountryConcerns grow for missing Kapuka farmer Kevin Belling, searches turn up no tracePolice urge rural residents to check their properties and report any sightings.05 May 01:46 AM
The CountryEast Coast duck shooting: Plenty of paradise ducks bagged, mallards harder to findDuck season got off to a good start for paradise birds, but wasn't so good for mallards.05 May 12:58 AM
PremiumThe CountryNight raids and secret ops: Officer's 40 years guarding marine life from poachers04 May 08:48 PM
PremiumThe CountryHow lab-grown meat and dairy could upend our food exports – or make them worth more04 May 05:00 PM
The Country'Authentic' leadership 'anchored in purpose': Dairy Woman of the Year named'Her commitment to people, land, and the next generation of farmers is truly inspiring.'05 May 11:39 PM
The CountryLow‑emitting bull research outcome ‘a little disappointing’Setback for new research on whether low-emitting bulls pass traits onto milking daughters.05 May 10:36 PM
The CountryDairy prices lift as GDT rebounds 1.5%Whole milk powder rose 2.2% to an average of US$3741 per metric tonne.05 May 09:18 PM
The CountryHow can foreign butter (and veges) be cheaper than New Zealand-made?Only about 4% of butter eaten here was imported in the past year.05 May 08:06 PM
The CountryThe Country: Christopher Luxon on Singapore fuel‑for‑food dealOn today: Christopher Luxon, Anna Palairet, Sandra Faulkner, Warwick Catto, Mike McIntyre.06 May 02:10 AM
ListenPaul Walker: Why Farmstrong matters when ‘life happens’ on-farmSponsored content: Bay of Plenty dairy farmer on how to control the uncontrollables.05 May 04:37 AM
The CountryThe Country: World turmoil and NZ trade with Michael EveryJamie Mackay talks to Michael Every, Jo Luxton and Paul Walker.05 May 02:00 AM
The CountryErica Stanford on Act's immigration planOn today's show: Erica Stanford, Tom Young, Pita Alexander and Phil Duncan.04 May 01:42 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryNight raids and secret ops: Officer's 40 years guarding marine life from poachersCraig Petherick knew his life's mission: 'We are in the business of protecting the fish.'04 May 08:48 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryHow lab-grown meat and dairy could upend our food exports – or make them worth moreSydney firm Vow Group's cell-cultured quail has already been approved for sale.04 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Enormous opportunity': FTA opens door for more kiwifruit salesThe new trade deal with India will save kiwifruit growers millions.02 May 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryUrban myth or urban migration: Do the ducks know it's coming?Duck shooting starts on Saturday, but some ducks have already migrated to a safe space.30 Apr 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryLoose drone rules would cause farmer drama and danger, aviation group saysWild West approach would put high-value businesses at risk from rogue drones, group says.30 Apr 12:02 AM
PremiumPremiumThe Country$16m bridge rebuild unviable, community told – so local farmer got his own quote'I would love to understand where that difference is coming from,' bridge builder says.29 Apr 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe Country'Enormous opportunity': FTA opens door for more kiwifruit salesThe new trade deal with India will save kiwifruit growers millions.02 May 12:00 AM
The Country'Make a real difference': Call for hort industry awards nominationsThe awards span six categories, from innovation and service to leadership.29 Apr 11:00 PM
The Country'Well advanced': T&G in sale talks over fresh produce, Pacific businessesBayWa, which owns 74% of T&G, still intends to exit its shareholding.29 Apr 09:39 PM
Thursday17°C8°COccasional rain in the morning, otherwise partly cloudy with the odd shower. Northeasterlies, turning westerly in the afternoon.
Friday14°C7°CRain with heavy falls developing in the morning. Southerlies developing in the afternoon.
Sheep and BeefGisborne's bull sales season kicks off this month after bumper 2025The annual rising 2-year-old bull sales season is just around the corner.04 May 11:23 PM
The CountryWairoa couple take equity stake in Pāmu’s Mahiwi farmCameron Hassall and Alice Wilson will help run the 1755-hectare farm.04 May 10:49 PM
The CountryChristchurch hosts PGG's first national wool auctionThe first national sale in Christchurch moved more than 9000 bales for $6.6m.30 Apr 10:03 PM
The CountryLow‑emitting bull research outcome ‘a little disappointing’Setback for new research on whether low-emitting bulls pass traits onto milking daughters.05 May 10:36 PM
The CountryNo bull: Aussie scientists find hidden hornless gene in cattleThe newly identified Mongolian polled variant was found in a Queensland herd.05 Apr 05:00 PM
The Country'Tongue-soft’ red meat innovation wins Dragon’s DenRon Park’s Kiwi Tender meats are soft enough to crush with the tongue.29 Mar 08:39 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryRecord-breaker: Halter raises $377m at $3.3b valuation, reveals customer numbersPeter Thiel backs largest VC raise by an NZ-founded start-up.24 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryDairy prices lift as GDT rebounds 1.5%Whole milk powder rose 2.2% to an average of US$3741 per metric tonne.05 May 09:18 PM
The CountryHow can foreign butter (and veges) be cheaper than New Zealand-made?Only about 4% of butter eaten here was imported in the past year.05 May 08:06 PM
The CountryWairoa couple take equity stake in Pāmu’s Mahiwi farmCameron Hassall and Alice Wilson will help run the 1755-hectare farm.04 May 10:49 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryHow lab-grown meat and dairy could upend our food exports – or make them worth moreSydney firm Vow Group's cell-cultured quail has already been approved for sale.04 May 05:00 PM
OpinionKem OrmondKem Ormond: The quiet winter beauty of the persimmon treeOPINION: It has taken me well over 50 years to appreciate this beautiful tree.02 May 05:00 PM
The Country‘A great mistake’: Chicken‑rearing lessons for farmers in 1904"The hens grow too fat and the chickens too thin, and it is a wrong system altogether."02 May 05:00 PM
The CountryRabobank Good Deeds Community Hub Competition 2026: Te Miro Settlers Hall named overall winnerTe Miro Settlers Hall receives $10,000 and a day’s labour from Rabobank and The Country.29 Apr 04:17 AM
The CountryNZ Winegrowers joins global call for white wine emojiNZ Winegrowers says 95% of NZ’s $2.1 billion wine export industry is of the white variety.28 Apr 09:52 PM
The Country'Kneejerk' and 'populist': Stanford launches broadside at Act's immigration policyImmigration Minister says Seymour 'hasn’t thought through this very well'.04 May 03:28 AM
The CountryErica Stanford on Act's immigration planOn today's show: Erica Stanford, Tom Young, Pita Alexander and Phil Duncan.04 May 01:42 AM
The Country'Forced off the land': Lifestyle block owner hits out at city's plan to make rates 'fairer'More than 1500 properties in 'rural residential' areas will be shifted on to urban rates.03 May 11:38 PM
The CountryFarmers should be paid to use methane-busting tools - agritech leadersOnly 7% of surveyed dairy farmers saw emissions cuts as a major near-term focus.03 May 11:24 PM
The Country'She's an example to us all': Volunteer retires after 50 years in dog trials03 May 11:00 PM
The Country'Greatest concern': Heavy rain and gales set to lash South Island districts03 May 05:00 PM
